This document outlines the 7 key steps to publishing a book: 1) Get clear on the book's vision and market; 2) Start writing; 3) Hire an editor; 4) Design the book cover; 5) Register the book with Nielsen; 6) Choose between traditional publishing or print on demand; 7) Set up an author page on Amazon. It emphasizes starting to write, hiring an editor, choosing print on demand for publishing, and marketing through bookstores, reader offers, and viral videos. The ultimate goal is to get the book for sale on Amazon.
13 Steps to Becoming a Bestselling Author - from Willamette Writer's Conferen...Tom Corson-Knowles
Want to become a bestselling author? In this presentation, Tom Corson-Knowles shares the 13 steps to becoming a best-selling author from coming up with book ideas to completing your manuscript, getting it published and creating an evergreen marketing campaign.
How to get your work into print - Guaranteed!Glen Palmer
Writing your book, short stories or articles can be very rewarding. However, getting it traditionally published can be hard. Learn the easy techniques and strategies to getting you book into print and online.
How to Make a Book: The Pressbooks Guide to Self-PublishingHugh McGuire
How do you turn your manuscript into a real, published book?
This guide from Pressbooks.com, gives you a digestible overview of the process of getting your book into (online) bookstores, and into the hands of readers: writing, editing, producing your book and cover files for publication, how and where to sell your book, and some ideas on marketing.
We go over in detail how Pressbooks.com can help anyone easily make beautiful PDF "interior files" for print-on-demand, and ebook files for all the different ebook stores. All without having to know anything about book design or ebook development.
Visit Pressbooks.com for more information.
Ready to write your nonfiction book? You are in the right place!Bobbi Linkemer
Are you ready to write your nonfiction book but don't know how to start? How to Write, Publish, & Promote a Nonfiction book is based on the popular How to Write a Nonfiction Book: From planning to promotion in 6 simple steps. This easy-to-take, practical course will teach you the key concepts you need to know and help you apply those concepts to your own book.
So, you’ve written a book and want to publish it. Do you wonder if you should self-publish or try publishing traditionally? What about independent publishers? Do you know all the practical and legal steps you need to take to allow your book to become available in bookstores and libraries? With so many choices and requirements, the world of publishing grows more complex every year. Book Shepherd Ann Videan will help you sift through the possibilities to choose the right publisher for your book, and walk you through every item you need to complete to ready your book for publishing.
How Publish in the New Millennium: Journals to Best Sellers
This PPT is from a workshop on demystifying the processes of getting published—from peer reviewed journals to blogs to books. Various ways to get started and what to avoid will be covered, with many examples and real-world practical tips and advice.
Learning Objectives
1. Attendees will learn about the best ways to approach submitting a manuscript for scientific publication in peer reviewed journals.
2. Attendees will learn about the mechanics of book contracting—how to submit an idea; what publishers are looking for; how to evaluate (and negotiate) a contract; royalties, advances and copyright; why to NEVER first submit a manuscript to a publisher; differences in publishers; when an author needs an agent (and when one does not), along with a myriad of additional considerations and advice.
3. Attendees will learn about eBooks, Print-On-Demand, Amazon’s CreateSpace and Kindle, and other non-traditional approaches to publishing.
4. Attendees will learn about marketing, media kits, Amazon’s Author Pages, book signings, library talks and other promotional aspects.
Business Strategy Plan for Authors & PublishersiGO eBooks®
Following iGO eBooks plenary presentation on the subject of things to consider in such a Plan this is an actual production template to tangibly demonstrate the content that should be considered for inclusion in such a Business Strategy Plan for Authors & Publishers including those who choose to become a Social Enterprise. It takes into consideration the following subject headings and laid out contextually for cohesive presentation to readers, authors, publishers, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Writing / Before Publishing - Producing for an Audience / Creating for yourself? - Publishing Path & Road Map? / Writing & Vision - Traditional business strategy plans have components - Vital Plan / Selling Book - What Makes your book so Special? - Who will want to buy your work? - Competition - Format(s) of your Book - How do you plan to promote your product (Book/eBook) - Marketing Strategies? – Budgets/Projections- Timetable for writing, editing, book production, marketing etc?
This step by step guide reveals how to write a book for your target audience and how much money you can make from selling your book.
You'll also discover how to self publish your book along with all of the pros and cons of self publishing on Amazon.
Get all you need to know about writing an e-book. Get a successful start in your writing career with help from a 10-step guide of simple steps to reach the global audience effectively.
NMX Publishing 101 For Content Creators - From Decision to Market, A Guide Fo...Ellen Gerstein
Slides from a presentation given at NMX 2013 on January 8, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. Presenters were Ellen Gerstein (@elleinthecity), Peter Knox (@peterknox) and Amy Fandrei (@afandrei).
It seems like every blogger and their grandmother has a book deal these days. You think, sure, I write for my blog, for other blogs and I bet I could do the same. There seem to be so many options - big publisher, small independent press, self publishing - that it's hard to keep the end in mind.
This is a special 2-hour Super Workshop that will help you think about where a book would fit in with your personal brand message and platform. We'll discuss everything it takes to get noticed and get published in today's changing landscape.
13 Steps to Becoming a Bestselling Author - from Willamette Writer's Conferen...Tom Corson-Knowles
Want to become a bestselling author? In this presentation, Tom Corson-Knowles shares the 13 steps to becoming a best-selling author from coming up with book ideas to completing your manuscript, getting it published and creating an evergreen marketing campaign.
How to get your work into print - Guaranteed!Glen Palmer
Writing your book, short stories or articles can be very rewarding. However, getting it traditionally published can be hard. Learn the easy techniques and strategies to getting you book into print and online.
How to Make a Book: The Pressbooks Guide to Self-PublishingHugh McGuire
How do you turn your manuscript into a real, published book?
This guide from Pressbooks.com, gives you a digestible overview of the process of getting your book into (online) bookstores, and into the hands of readers: writing, editing, producing your book and cover files for publication, how and where to sell your book, and some ideas on marketing.
We go over in detail how Pressbooks.com can help anyone easily make beautiful PDF "interior files" for print-on-demand, and ebook files for all the different ebook stores. All without having to know anything about book design or ebook development.
Visit Pressbooks.com for more information.
Ready to write your nonfiction book? You are in the right place!Bobbi Linkemer
Are you ready to write your nonfiction book but don't know how to start? How to Write, Publish, & Promote a Nonfiction book is based on the popular How to Write a Nonfiction Book: From planning to promotion in 6 simple steps. This easy-to-take, practical course will teach you the key concepts you need to know and help you apply those concepts to your own book.
So, you’ve written a book and want to publish it. Do you wonder if you should self-publish or try publishing traditionally? What about independent publishers? Do you know all the practical and legal steps you need to take to allow your book to become available in bookstores and libraries? With so many choices and requirements, the world of publishing grows more complex every year. Book Shepherd Ann Videan will help you sift through the possibilities to choose the right publisher for your book, and walk you through every item you need to complete to ready your book for publishing.
How Publish in the New Millennium: Journals to Best Sellers
This PPT is from a workshop on demystifying the processes of getting published—from peer reviewed journals to blogs to books. Various ways to get started and what to avoid will be covered, with many examples and real-world practical tips and advice.
Learning Objectives
1. Attendees will learn about the best ways to approach submitting a manuscript for scientific publication in peer reviewed journals.
2. Attendees will learn about the mechanics of book contracting—how to submit an idea; what publishers are looking for; how to evaluate (and negotiate) a contract; royalties, advances and copyright; why to NEVER first submit a manuscript to a publisher; differences in publishers; when an author needs an agent (and when one does not), along with a myriad of additional considerations and advice.
3. Attendees will learn about eBooks, Print-On-Demand, Amazon’s CreateSpace and Kindle, and other non-traditional approaches to publishing.
4. Attendees will learn about marketing, media kits, Amazon’s Author Pages, book signings, library talks and other promotional aspects.
Business Strategy Plan for Authors & PublishersiGO eBooks®
Following iGO eBooks plenary presentation on the subject of things to consider in such a Plan this is an actual production template to tangibly demonstrate the content that should be considered for inclusion in such a Business Strategy Plan for Authors & Publishers including those who choose to become a Social Enterprise. It takes into consideration the following subject headings and laid out contextually for cohesive presentation to readers, authors, publishers, sponsors, and other stakeholders.
Writing / Before Publishing - Producing for an Audience / Creating for yourself? - Publishing Path & Road Map? / Writing & Vision - Traditional business strategy plans have components - Vital Plan / Selling Book - What Makes your book so Special? - Who will want to buy your work? - Competition - Format(s) of your Book - How do you plan to promote your product (Book/eBook) - Marketing Strategies? – Budgets/Projections- Timetable for writing, editing, book production, marketing etc?
This step by step guide reveals how to write a book for your target audience and how much money you can make from selling your book.
You'll also discover how to self publish your book along with all of the pros and cons of self publishing on Amazon.
Get all you need to know about writing an e-book. Get a successful start in your writing career with help from a 10-step guide of simple steps to reach the global audience effectively.
NMX Publishing 101 For Content Creators - From Decision to Market, A Guide Fo...Ellen Gerstein
Slides from a presentation given at NMX 2013 on January 8, 2013 in Las Vegas, NV. Presenters were Ellen Gerstein (@elleinthecity), Peter Knox (@peterknox) and Amy Fandrei (@afandrei).
It seems like every blogger and their grandmother has a book deal these days. You think, sure, I write for my blog, for other blogs and I bet I could do the same. There seem to be so many options - big publisher, small independent press, self publishing - that it's hard to keep the end in mind.
This is a special 2-hour Super Workshop that will help you think about where a book would fit in with your personal brand message and platform. We'll discuss everything it takes to get noticed and get published in today's changing landscape.
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7. My 7 Key steps for
also getting your book there
8. 1. Get clear about the vision for
your book.
• Why do you want to write it?
• What type of book will it be?
• What market are you aiming at?
9. 2. Most important – start writing!!!!
There is no such thing as writer’s
block
Just start writing and write for a set
time everyday
10. 3. Hire an Editor
No matter how good a writer you
are, your book will benefit from
expert opinion.
Your editor could also connect you
with an agent.
11. 4. Design the Book Cover
Choose your book title carefully
Hire a designer who specialises in
book design
Check out Ayd Instone
http://www.sunmakers.co.uk/
14. Back Cover Content
1.Decide price – use multiple currencies
2.Testimonials – send draft to key players
3. ISBN – ideally get your own
http://www.isbn.nielsenbook.co.uk
4. Your image
5. Description of book’s USPs – why should
anyone buy it?
15. 5. Register Your Book with Neilsen
Once you have the ISBN & design sorted,
then submit your book to Nielsen
http://www.nielsenbookdata.co.uk/
Your book will then show up on Amazon
16. 6. Decide on your chosen route to
publication
3 options:-
1. Find a traditional publisher
2. Print your own copies
3. Print on Demand
17. Traditional Publisher
Pros:-
- They do the sales and marketing
- Handle all editing, printing, delivery
- Perhaps upfront fee
Cons:-
- They own the copyright
- They decide the feel, look and distribution
- You make lot less £££
- May only market for few months
18. Print your own copies
Pros:-
- Print as few or as many as you wish
- You retain copyright and control of your book
- You can easily change design and content
- You decide just what you want to do with book
Cons:-
- You have to do your own marketing
- Stockholding and delivery costs
- Some Initial investment
- Printing quality moderate but getting better
19. Print on Demand (the best option)
Pros:-
- Zero stockholding and delivery costs
- Seamless and zero involvement once set up
- You still own the copyright
- You can change your book as you wish (with
minimal costs)
- You make more £££
Cons:-
- You are on your own without credibility (initially)
- You have to do your own marketing
(which is why you are on this seminar!)
20. Print on Demand
The best Print on Demand solutions
1.http://www.lulu.com/
2. https://www.createspace.com/
3. http://www.lightningsource.com/
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24. 7. Set yourself up on Amazon
This is the best place to sell
your paper books online – the
biggest and most popular
Get lots of Book Reviews over
time
25.
26. Amazon Author’s page
This is your author hub on
Amazon – include all your
books, blog, profile etc
(now also on Amazon.co.uk)
29. Simple – you just ask!
• Cold call bookstores
(I called over 200 WaterStone’s stores in a week)
• Offer store readings
(I got a national listing with Borders simply by
carrying out store readings at a few stores!)
33. Some other marketing ideas that
worked for me
• Free offer with book e.g. free coaching
offer with first book
• Bartering e.g. got NLP training course for
box of books
• Reader offers in my newspaper column
34. I have just released the ebook
version:-
http://www.GettheLifeyouLove.com