10 Publishing Tips that Assist – it’s the little things…
Here you are, thinking...what, how am I going to finish, design, publish and promote my book?
Some of you who are more familiar with my posts know I end with the statement of "Remember, do something every day toward....." There is such power in this statement, please remember it.
Here are 10 things/actions/thoughts for you to consider:
One of the things I found most daunting about writing a book was all the rewrites....UNTIL I realized how great the book turned out because of...
We all know it's not JUST about writing the book… right?
1. Make / write your statement, book, tips, whatever...
2. Get it out there, blog, post, tweet, video, radio, articles, conferences, seminars, events
3. Do what you have to do so that as many people see your work as possible
4. Prove that you're a going concern, timely, motivated, aware of the world, benefits
5. That you're in this for the duration, this is who you are, your focus, goals, gift
6. You're committed, this is what you think about all the time... your love affair
7. You're not...
How to write the subtitle for your book…
When determining your subtitle…think benefits that the reader will get, think what you promise them.
Think bullet points (but don’t use them in the subtitle), think logically and think what “they” want to solve or know about. Re-read your intro, foreword and first chapter, pull out the phrases you already use and rework them into your subtitle.
Write it out in several different sequencing of words and keep it to around or under 10 words for best comprehension. Fill pages with your...
A surefire way to know if your book title is working…"I wonder what it's about?"
If you hear these words..."I wonder what it's about?"... then your title is doing it's job and hopefully so is your sub-title. Creating a desire for fascination and intrigue to learn more and open the book.
BUT
Books designed with CDs – some things to consider
Should you put a CD in your book or not? or do you create a book designed with all the stuff in it that might go in the CD? good questions.
If your book is not sealed, shrink wrapped, the CD could be easily taken and then your book is not sellable and the book store will return it to you...not good. And...
How to Create a Web Presence – Quick and Cheap! For Online and Offline Businesses
Are you an author, life coach, therapist, or small company looking to have a website and offer your services and products?
If your answer is yes... my information will be of value to you!
Offline business has its network meetings, trade shows, advertising, direct mail programs, catalogs, telemarketing, workshops and more...
Online business has its social networking
Photos scans for the interior of your book
I've written about this before... but it's such an important subject here it is again...
I can't encourage you enough to contact a knowledgeable professional if you are planning on having one or hundreds of photo/illustration images on the inside of you book. There are so many "if's" involved and the wrong road could cost not only money but quality in the end product. Be sure that your images are scanned
BOOK DESIGN: Everyone needs a Photo… Right? Headshots and other Photo Tips
Know, like and trust. This is what we build with our books, services and website. Visuals play a big part in creating this trust. And we all know we need a photo. Just how important that photo quality is depends on how you will be using it.
If you plan to use it for web use, the resolution doesn’t have to be very high, 72dpi will work fine. But anytime you plan to use a photo for print work you need to be sure the resolution is as high as you can get for best quality reproduction....
The Author-Entreprenuer
The current print on demand self publishing industry was built on vast numbers of hopeful people betting on the common dream of becoming a best-selling author; and some of the self publishing companies that fueled this notion skyrocketed from nowhere to being counted among the largest publishers on the planet. Ok, some of these authors were more grounded in reality, but there's little doubt a great many were fantasizing about grabbing the brass ring.
A year ago, just about any self publishing...
Book Cover Design: Do You Know How To Find Out What's On Your Audience's Mind?
You've got the topic you really want to write about but not sure if its relevant or if there is even interest in what excites you.
Go to the book store, see what other books have been written on it. Are any seeing the unique part you see?
Now got to the newspaper and magazine stand. What's there that you can gather input from.
Be sure you cover all bases where your topic is being talked about and take notes, buy the publication and subscribe to the emails.