This document discusses how to develop an online presence and fan base in order to attract a book publisher. It recommends getting an online presence through a website, blog, social media or other digital channels. It also suggests creating a press kit to promote yourself to media outlets, which can help sell books through speaking engagements. Networking within the writing community at conferences and groups is also presented as a way to build relationships with publishers, agents and editors.

2. I Want To Get My
Book Picked Up
By a Publisher
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3. Things have changed in the
publishing industry, and now you
must prove your book’s worthiness
by demonstrating you have a
market for your book.
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4. I’d like to share how you go about
developing your own fan base
and wooing the publishing world.
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5. Get an online
presence
Online Presence: your online presence is simply where you are found online. It can include
your website or blog, your social media profiles or pages, your images, your videos, and
your audios to name a few.
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6. Here are three reasons why
you must have an online
presence:
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7. You need a following
Book publishing companies are on the lookout for individuals
with an established fan base.
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8. You are responsible
for your own
marketing
Regardless if you are a “chosen one”, you still
have to do a lot of the leg work after you
become a published author.
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9. Make connections
with editors and
book agents
An online presence is vital because editors and book agents
are looking for new authors online.
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10. Create a
Press Kit
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11. A press kit is a marketing portfolio
that promotes you and your work
to the media (i.e.
television, radio, magazines, news
papers, online media and blogs).
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12. Here are three reasons why
the media will help to promote
you and your book:
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13. Books are platforms
for speaking
engagements
The best way to promote a book is for an author to discuss
the subject to a captive audience.
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14. A media presence
helps you sell
books
Each media outlet has its own fan base, which means you have an
opportunity to build yours from theirs.
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15. Your fan base is
increased
100 viewers or listeners could be leaders or publishers in the subject
matter of your book; or they may know key individuals in your industry
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16. Network with
the book
community
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17. The ability to build relationships is
the secret to getting you to a
publishing contract.
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18. Here are three ways to
build your network:
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19. Go to writers
conferences
Attend these events to learn more about the field,
new trends, and to build relationships with
publishers, agents and editors.
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20. Join writer groups
Not only will you be in the company of other writers you’ll be in
the company of those who have been published.
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21. Join online
forums and social
networks
Join the discussion and participate in building the network.
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