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Why self-publish your book?
When I meet an author with a great book concept, someone who is definitely the right person to write that book, I will immediately encourage him to self-publish. This is because I know that if an author is fully dedicated to what he has to say and if he is determined to create a buzz about his message, he will find out. . .
5 great benefits of desktop publishing
1. Control. When you sign a contract with a major publisher, he is entering into an exclusive agreement that prevents him from participating in most of the important decisions that will affect public perception of his book and its sales. You will have very little to say about the appearance of your book cover, the endorsements that appear on the back of your book, or the wording of your press release, for example. And since all of the above are critical to giving your book the best chance at best-seller status, such a loss of control can pose significant problems. "But don't publishers know better than I what to do to sell a book?" You can ask. Not necessarily. Authors often know more about the subject of their book, and therefore their target audience (market), than anyone else. Hey, they wrote the book!
More things to think about about signing with a major publisher: If for some reason your book doesn't sell quickly and the publisher lets it out of stock, there is often a "waiting period" before the author can self-publish the book for you. put it back on the shelves. Meanwhile, the reading public sees that his book is "out of print" and that word of mouth has caused a lot of damage. Desktop publishing means that you are in command of your book project. Of course, it also means that the responsibility for your success is in your hands. But when you believe in your message and know that you are going to do everything in your power to get that message across to your target audience, isn't it a good feeling to know that you are the one driving their success in the marketplace? market?
I suggest a balance of control and delegation. The right publisher partner can guide you through the process of writing and editing your book, and will also advise you on designing and marketing your message for optimal results. Your editorial partner can be a book publisher, editorial consultant, published author, or all three. However, if she's worth it, she'll know what it takes to get your book published and she'll know how to help you make it happen.
2. Money. Why does self-publishing make business sense? Consider the following: a contract with the book publisher does not give you an ironclad guarantee that your book will always be on the shelves. If you are a new author, your publisher will allocate zero marketing dollars to promote your book. It's sink or swim! If your book sells well, it will be because of your hard work and ingenuity, and your reward will be a small fraction of the book's total earnings. True, desktop publishing involves higher capital risk, but it also means that the extensive footwork you do to market your book will go to generating income for the person who deserves it most. After all, you are the one doing all the work to ignite word of mouth about your book. Not only that, you wrote it! Don't you deserve to reap 100% of the profits?
3. No waiting, no rejection. The Cinderella story of the little book that is discovered by a publisher and becomes an overnight bestseller is mostly that: a fairy tale. Yes, it happens. But not much has happened lately. In today's publishing climate, with major houses paying huge advances to famous authors, their "cash cows," there isn't much left to spend on developing new talent. Let's be honest: a publisher is not going to spend a penny marketing a book by an as-yet unknown author. In order for your book to be considered for publication in the first place, he will need to have an extremely compelling marketing strategy that he intends to implement on his own, at his own expense! As in all genres, from children's books to alternative health and historical novels. Novice authors are being rejected en masse. And since many nonfiction book projects are time-sensitive - well-placed offerings intended to respond to a specific market trend - their authors are often your precious window of opportunity waiting for agents or publishers to respond to a proposal. It is not impossible to get a major publisher interested in a book by a new author, but it is becoming increasingly difficult. Desktop publishing eliminates the wait (and the burden that comes with it) and the hassle of rejection in the process of printing your book.
4. Independence. The self-published authors sThey are usually people who trust your message. Many have already developed a following by giving talks and seminars in the areas where they live and work. Expe Artists know when they have a powerful personal message; they don't need an editor's approval to get excited. These authors, many of whom are already seasoned professionals, self-publish their books because they love being in the driver's seat of their book project. Rather than gambling that a large corporation will treat her book with the respect it deserves, this author takes the reins of publication to make sure her message reaches the widest possible audience. Nobody cares more about your book than you.
5. Power of faith. The power of believing our words is what makes promises good and makes dreams come true. Authors who self-publish their books deeply believe that others will benefit from reading what they have to say. They have an unshakable conviction. These authors often tell me: “I had to write this book. I just have to get it out there! "Deep faith is the selfless power that drives all true service and makes a difference in the world. Authors with a strong sense of purpose know that they can make their books successful. They don't want to wait for a publisher to" accept "their book. Realizing that time is precious, these authors create their own publishing opportunities They support their own message Launch a campaign driven by faith in the creative power of intention.
Every good editor or editorial consultant knows that the best way to make your book a true success is to create and market a message that you will both be proud of for years to come. Creating uplifting books is a passion. Make it yours, and each of your books sold will be a vote of confidence in you and the rest of humanity!
