Everyone who writes has to go through a lot of failures before they can finally hold their own work in their hands. In any case, publishing a book is a big step in the work of any writer. But you'll need to do some things before you can have your finished book or e-book. These will determine whether your self-publishing efforts are successful or unsuccessful.
Some things you should know before putting out your own book Reading traditionally published books as a guide won't hurt you It's not true that looking for lessons in formally published books is a bad thing. But it has been shown that these books can help you make your own. If you liked a book, think about what it was about that made you like it and how you could make that happen again. If you find a book you don't like, think about what you could do better. You might get ideas for your book just by thinking about the books you read as a child. Watch out for what might happen if you choose non-standard formatting Some writers wanted their book to look good, so they chose an 8-inch by 8-inch hardback with a matte finish in the hopes that artisan retailers would be more interested in buying it. Unfortunately, they found that because the book was meant to be "artistic," it didn't fit into the usual 7- or 8-inch book sizes. Since it was square, they couldn't just make it ready for eBook printing, which limited their options. You should know that if your book has a strange style, it might not follow the rules that are in place for a reason. Learn how the books will be distributed and how much money you can expect to make It costs you some of your earnings at every step in the book distribution chain. If you understand each step, you will have a better idea of how much money you could make. Let's say you choose to self-publish your book with Writat. For each sale, you will get 80% of the money. Most of the time, shops will take 50% of the money you make, even if you sell directly to them. Price your book with this information in mind to get a good idea of how much money you will make. Trust the Professionals You might think you're smarter or that your way of doing things is the only one. In any case, listen to the experts who know how to promote books. This knowledge should help you when you read about printing companies or get tips on how to market your book properly. There were times when I thought things would be different because my book wasn't for business and I was a new author. But I learned that the book business can be tough at times and that getting help from a professional can save your life. Marketing requires a lot of persistence Most of the time, one email or phone call is not enough to get a customer to buy your book or agree to a reading. Follow up in person, and don't stop calling or emailing until you hear a clear "yes" or "no." Remember the people you're connected with so you can stay in touch and look for chances to show off your book. You have to give your book the chance to reach more people if you want it to sell itself, no matter how great it is. Putting Things Together You've worked hard on your book for a long time, rewriting it several times and staying up all night to finish it. Then you decide to self-publish your book, and you feel scared right away. As you look through shelves and shelves of other books, you ask yourself, "What does mine have to offer?" The more you let this thought take over, the harder it will be to sell your book. You must believe that your book fits in with the others on the shelf. You should be sure of your book pitch when you give it, and people will pick up on your excitement.
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