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Xlibris Warns Customers of Email Scam, Closes the Xlibris Online Bookstore
2008-06-04 07:50:00 Also, What to Do If You?re Scam medby Sabne RaznikThe print-on-demand publisher Xlibris has sent out a mass email to its customers and authors from Xlibris? CEO John Feldman which warns of an email scam built around the company. Under the email address Orders@Xlibris.us, the scammers claim that a recent order placed by the recipient cannot be filled due to incomplete credit card information and asks that the recipient reply to that address with their CVC number which is the three or four digit number on the back of credit cards used most often to help verify online purchases. Xlibris is firmly denying any relationship at all to this domain name or its originators and is strongly cautioning its customers to report any such emails received to the recipients? Internet Service Provider.Xlibris is also taking steps to change how it handles credit card information provided by its customers in order to provide greater security against attempts to access this information. They no longer keep... More About: Email , Customers , Online , Bookstore
On and On
2008-05-14 09:47:00 Mamie Flesher Diehl is obviously no ordinary lady.She was a member of one of the first all-female marching bands in the United States at the age of 19. At 74, she volunteered for an Arizona sheriff?s posse. At 96, she learned to use a computer for the first time. In between those years, she traveled extensively with her husband, worked for the World Health Organization, and raised a son. Recently, she came out with her very own book entitled, Going On and On. And through the passage of time, her cheerfulness and sense of humor remained intact.This is quite a feat for someone who has already passed the century mark in her age ? 100 years, no less.The title alone of Mamie?s book, Going On and On, already reveals a slice of her very colorful life. This is, in fact, her guiding principle in facing each day of her existence. She adds, ?I believe in moderation and doing what is right with a cheerful attitude.?Going On and On is a beautiful rendering of Mamie?s numerous positive life exper... More About: News , Articles
Self-publishing brings us stories otherwise untold
2008-05-14 09:39:00 Writing a book is no small feat ? even before you start to think about a way to get that manuscript onto the shelves of your local bookstore.But much in the same way the information age has given everyone the tools to become a movie producer or a newspaper editor, it?s allowed writers to circumvent the publishing industry.Just five or 10 per cent of manuscripts submitted to publishers are accepted, and it can take six months to hear back, say organizers of a Guelph group of independent authors, who help others navigate the world of self-publishing.Those are formidable odds to face, especially after you?ve poured your soul onto the page. And so we?re impressed by the number of local folks, described by writer Renee Tavascia in today?s Here section, who figure out they?ve got a book living inside of themselves and dedicate the time to write it down.Kudos also goes out to those who organize that community, nurture its new members and help it mature.They?ve helped bring us an impressive... More About: Articles , Stories , Publishing
Self-Publish Your Bestseller With Print-on-Demand Technology In Time for Ch
2007-12-17 03:29:00 Venice, FL (OPENPRESS) November 27, 2007 -- The latest edition of ?Print -on-Demand Publish ers Directory 2008? and ?Print-on-Demand Printers Directory 2008?, released by 21st Century Research, assists unpublished and self-publishing authors to get their books into print quickly at reasonable cost.Traditional publishers reject up to 98% of all the manuscripts submitted to them. Considering the fact that about 81% of Americans believe they have ?a book in them? that suggests a very large number of frustrated writers looking in vain for a publisher. Worldwide it goes into tens or hundreds of millions.Thanks to the latest developments in digital printing new authors can publish quickly using inexpensive print-on-demand (POD) technology. Our ?Print-on-Demand Publishers Directory 2008? helps them to compare and select a POD service best suited to their needs.In recent years numerous POD services have come into being offering their services to new authors. 21st Century Research compiles a d... More About: Technology , Bestseller , Time
Edina: A nice niche for fulfilling writers' dreams
2007-12-17 03:29:00 The man behind Edina-based Beavers Pond Press has overseen publication of almost 500 books.by Jenna Ross, Star TribuneMilt Adams can -- and often does -- point to any one of the hundreds of books that line his office walls and rattle off most everything about it: What it says, why it's interesting, who wrote it and how it came to be."Look at this book," Adams said, grabbing a copy of "Dione" by Steven Accola. "It's just black-and-white pen-and-ink, but the lines continue and twist and turn into figures, people. This strange little book is just fascinating when you open it up."Many are "little bitty" books. Others are "big important books." And all, in some way, are his.At the age of 70, Adams founded Beaver's Pond Press, an Edina publishing company that offers selected authors the opportunity to self-publish. Almost 10 years later, the press has grown by most every measure -- in employees, authors, copies sold, awards won and reputation.After a long, successful entrepreneurial ca... More About: Dreams , Writing , Writers , Nice , Niche
Fox Chapel teen uses writing talent for charity
2007-12-17 03:29:00 by Misty ChybrzynskiTRIBUNE-REVIEW NEWS SERVICEA new book penned by a young local author piques interest in science and sparks imagination.To help a good read do good, some of the profits will be donated to help homeless children.Praveen Tummalapalli, 16, a junior at Fox Chapel Area High School, wrote "The Misadventures of Traveen."The story follows Traveen as he attempts to support himself after he tosses his parents into the time-space continuum and is left alone for an undetermined amount of time. He invents things and comes into possession of items that put him and his friends in danger of criminal-minded monsters who want to steal from him.Does he survive?"Well, we wouldn't want to give that part away," says Tummalapalli, of Fox Chapel.Tummalapalli wrote the book at age 14, but recently decided to self-publish with the help of his family. It's not his first story, nor will it be his last, he says. He wrote another book titled "The Weather Adventure" when he was 12 and also di... More About: Writing , Charity , Talent , Apel
Christian Writers - Write On!
2007-12-17 03:29:00 by Diana R. WilliamsBe encouraged Christian Write rs! This form of Christian service is very rewarding and the number of works written by Christian authors is increasing! They fall in the categories of Bible studies, devotions, novels, personal testimonies, prayers, sermons and self-help directives. Christian authors are writing plays, poetry and scripts for the big screen and TV shows. Whether it is to encourage, enlighten or entertain, the true Christian writer has a calling to write with a wonderful gift grounded in truth. ?Then the LORD answered me and said: ?Write the vision And make it plain on tablets, That he may run who reads it.? Habakkuk 2:2, NKJV. This scripture is the basis that I use for three key components of my writing mandate.First, I believe that I must maintain my passion for serving the LORD. This type of passionate service is fueled by a strong love, unspeakable joy and zeal for the things of GOD. It causes me to search the scriptures for guidance and to reinfor... More About: Writing , Writers
Why Self-Publish? -- Tips
2007-11-27 08:46:00 by Katrina WilliamsYou have written a book. Now you want to publish it. Which way do you go? Self-Publish ing or Traditional Publishing? For most people, the traditional method seems safer, more reliable, and simply, easier. But it can take a long time to see their labored-over work in print.For many people, that dreaded rejection letter, saying their work is not something the publisher can market successfully at this time, leaves them feeling disillusioned. That?s when other means of getting the book into print comes to mind.Self-Publish. It makes sense for the writer who has the money, the time to devote to promotion, and the desire to be his or her own boss. There are basic steps that will allow you to be successful at self-publishing your own book.Write Before you write your story, make sure there is a market for it. This can be very hard for some writers to comprehend because they may believe the story they have written is one that everyone will want to read. If you determine th... More About: Writing , Tips
Tips and Tricks to Self-Publish Your Book
2007-11-27 08:46:00 by Patrick SchwerdtfegerBecoming an author happens once in a lifetime. As soon as you publish your first book, you forever more become an author. And regardless how many additional books you write, that label never changes. The interesting thing is that you get the same designation whether you had your book published by one of the industry giants like Penguin or Random House, or if you self-published it. And since the process of self-publishing is a lot easier than getting one of the industry giants to accept your book proposal, I suggest doing your first one yourself.One of the tricks to this process is to register a fictitious business name that sounds like a publishing company and then using that name as the copyright holder for your book. Your still publishing your own book but it looks like you used a real publishing company, adding credibility to the finished product. I would think of a regal-sounding name and use that. The exercise will cost you about $50 but it will add trem... More About: Tips , Tricks , Tips and Tricks , Book , Publish
How to Self-Publish Easier, Faster Than Ever Before
2007-11-08 03:07:00 by Erma BrownCompare PODs Then Choose Wisely!Technology has advanced in the publishing world. I love it! I have been greatly helped to realize my publishing dreams. I think it’s wonderful that aspiring authors have a greater range of choice. Now you may choose to pursue traditional publishing or quantum leap into self-publishing. Perhaps some would never have the opportunity to see their work in professional print without the arrival of publish on demand or POD Publish ing. Print-on-demand means exactly what it implies: the company print books as they are ordered. They use modern technology to store and print your book in electronic form, removing the need for a warehouse and large print runs.In my opinion, POD publishing does not take the place of its proud elder brother “Traditional Publishing.” As with anything, there are pros and cons of each method. With that said, I won’t attempt to convince you whether POD publishing is a good choice for you. There are lots of good rep... More About: Aster
How to Self Publish a Book, 10 Little Known Money Secrets
2007-11-08 03:02:00 by Bob BurnhamSelf publishing tasks and marketing tools can quickly add up, costing you more money than you originally planned. Here are ten tips to save money self publishing your book.Hire a student or a virtual assistant to edit and format your book. Professional editors cost a lot of money but they play a vital role in the process of making your book great. College students and stay at home parents can be a significant resource if you are on a budget.Even better, ask a detailed family member or friend to go through your book word by word for errors. A second or third pair of eyes is always good book writing business.Hire a student to design your book’s cover or contribute to the graphics inside. You can also hire students to design your website – you will be amazed what they can do!E-publish your book for the most cost effective means of production and delivery.If you absolutely must print, print your book in small quantities to keep your inventory low. You will save money o... More About: Money , Book , Secrets , Publish
Five Things Your POD Subsidy Publisher Won’t Tell You
2007-11-08 02:58:00 by Fern ReissCEOPublishingGame.com/Expertizing.co mThere are several good reasons to consider POD/subsidy publishers. But there are also many reasons why they’re not the most appropriate choice for most book projects. Below are five things your POD subsidy publisher probably won’t tell you. (For more information on your other options, see the article on subsidy/POD publishing at http://www.publishinggame.com/art_pod.htm as well as the dozens of other articles on the www.PublishingGame.com website, and sign up for the (free) Expertizing email newsletter at http://www.PublishingGame.com/signup.htm) So what won’t your POD subsidy publisher tell you?Nobody reviews our subsidy books. The trade press, such as Publisher s Weekly, Library Journal, and Booklist, won’t generally review POD/subsidy books, whereas they will review self-published books. Your book, unfortunately, is unlikely to be the exception to this rule.Bookstores don’t carry subsidy books. Partly because your book won... More About: Things , Subs
How to Self Publish a Book In 30 Days
2007-11-08 02:55:00 by Bob BurnhamWhew, your book is written and it’s time to bring your masterpiece to market. Here’s a quick 30 day plan to get it done:Week One:This is a week of decisions. If you haven’t chosen a title and subtitle for your book, do so today! Once that’s accomplished you will need to write your sales copy for the back of your book and if you plan on marketing it yourself online, you’ll want a sales page. This is the week to also determine how much you want to charge for your book and determine how much money you want to spend on marketing and promotion, distribution, and printing. If you don’t already have an accounting software package, consider getting one or hire an accountant. Lastly, you’ll want to consider whether or not you want to hire an editor to go over the book one last time before you have it printed or release it to the public.Week Two:More decisions! Today you get to choose the name of your company. If you are planning on having a website, I suggest that... More About: Book , Publish , Days
Should You Self-Publish Your Book or Not? - A Crash Course in Print on Dema
2007-11-08 02:50:00 by Anthony CoeWhen people think about self-publishing, also know as “vanity publishing”, they think of scams where you send in your short story to a publisher and they sell you a thousand copies and send you on your way as a “published author”. They think about the wannabe author who just couldn’t get their manuscript accepted by a publisher. The truth of the matter is that it takes more work to be a self-published author. You will have to do everything yourself. The phrase “Vanity Publish ing” doesn’t apply.If you are up to the challenge rest assured you will be in good company. Some famous self-published authors include; Richard Nixon “Real Peace” and John Grisham “A Time to Kill”, others include, Mark Twain, Virginia Woolf, E.E. Cummings, William Blake, Edgar Allen Poe, Benjamin Franklin and Walt Whitman just to name a few. John Grisham sold his first book out of the trunk of his car.The advancements in business and home computing and DSL, T3 connections an... More About: Book , Print , Crash
First Time Self-Publishers: Find a Mentor
2007-11-07 05:22:00 by Sid SmithI wish I?d had a mentor when I was going through the process of self-publishing my book. I was, to put it mildly, clueless. There is so much to know, and so little reliable information that it?s a wonder I even got my book published.When I say that the information that?s out there is unreliable, what I mean is that the world of publishing is a world with multiple realities. Everything is true - and everything is an exaggeration. It sometimes seems as if there is no middle ground in the muddle that has become publishing, and in particular, Self Publishing.Everyone - and I mean everyone - has an opinion.?Self publishing your book is a waste of time and energy.??Literary agents are all sharks.??I wouldn?t even consider publishing without an agent on my side.??Publishers only want your money and won?t pay you what you?re worth.??I?ve been a best seller as a self-publisher, and I can?t imagine going the traditional publishing route.? Want an opinion? Just ask the question, ?W... More About: Mentor , Time , Find , First Time
Marketing Your Self-Published Book
2007-11-07 05:20:00 An interesting article by JC Derrick about how to market your self-published book:That is why self publishing, also commonly called Printing on Demand, and hereafter POD, is becoming more and more popular. No longer are the days when sheets have to be made and molded for every page of your book. Digital printing has revolutionized the industry and more and more folks are taking advantage of it. Furthermore the initial costs are only the printing costs themselves. And since you can order a single book at a time, you have no minimum order. In the old days you had to order, on average, 2000-3000 books at the first printing. Talk about big costs!!The real benefit of self publishing however is the control of your product, and how much you?ll make from it. Beyond printing costs you may have no additional fees and if you get in with the right printer, you?re job might be done. Many printers make deal with Amazon.com or Barnes & Noble, etc to have your book listed there. It?s a great wa... More About: Marketing , Book , Published
Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishers
2007-11-07 05:18:00 An article by Fred Gratzon about the pros and cons of self-publishing:I am frequently asked about the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing. Even though I am far from being an expert, that doesn?t stop me from shooting off my mouth.After writing the first draft of my book, I called a friend in New York City who was a high-profile literary agent. I energetically explained my book and then asked for her opinion. I knew my book wasn?t her cup of tea; I was just getting some direction. She launched into a description of the New York publishing scene that curled my toenails.She said that since I was a first-time-unknown author, my chances of landing with a majorNew York publishing house without an agent were anorexic at best. I was told most big time publishers wouldn?t even sneer at me without an agent. Unfortunately, finding an agent who I liked and who liked me could take forever. She pointed out that the best agents were as picky as publishers. But she conceded that if I di... More About: Publishers , Publishing , Traditional
?Babylon 5? Scripts, Self-Published
2007-11-07 05:12:00 ?B5? author, J. Michael Straczynski, wants to change the way people view print-on-demand publishing:He hopes to change the future of publishing by selling his scripts to fans of the cult it via print-on-demand ?a fast-growing business that lets writers reach audiences without first landing a publishing contract or display space at Barnes & Noble.?There?s always been something of a stigma to print-on-demand, that it was just a form of vanity publishing that could never produce financial returns of significance,? Straczynski says. ?The B5 books are the first to change this in a big way, showing that a writer can make as much or more as with a majorcompany.?Read the whole article from USA Today More About: Writing , Scripts , Published , Babylon 5 , Babylon
What is a Self-Publisher?
2007-11-07 05:08:00 A brief look at self-publishing ? what it is, what it isn?t, and why anyone would be crazy enough to try it.by Wendy J. WoudstraAlthough the term self-publishing seems to confuse many people, in reality it?s very straight forward. A self-publisher is an author who, for any number of reasons, chooses to bypass the traditional publishing houses and publish his or her own work.Publishing a book means far more than sending off the manuscript to a ?publishing service? to print and distribute it. A self-publisher controls all aspects of the book, from layout and cover design to marketing and sales. The author chooses which cover designer to hire, which editors to hire, and which printer to use when self-publishing. But all this control comes at a price. Self-publishers shoulder the entire cost of producing and marketing their books, with no guarantee of a return on their investment.So why do they take the risk?Some authors self-publish because they?re sick of rejection by traditional publ... More About: Publisher
Want to Write a Book? You?d Better Start Now
2007-11-07 05:06:00 by Sid SmithSo you want to write a book?That puts you smack dab in the middle of roughly 80% of the world?s population. The key difference between you and them, though, is that you?re actually writing. Aren?t you??The whole duty of a writer is to please and satisfy himself, and the true writer always plays to an audience of one.? ? E.B. WhiteThe funny thing about writing a book is that you actually have to sit down and do it. Most people don?t. They find a myriad of excuses, such as ?I just don?t have the time.? Hogwash. You can work on your book anywhere, including driving to work if you invest a few dollars in a small tape or digital recorder. Bring your book with you everywhere you go.It?s a bad idea to discuss your book with othersEvery industry has the discouragement fraternity (term coined by Robert Ringer) - people who go to great lengths to convince you that you can?t succeed. How can you succeed if you?ve never written a book? It?s not in your best interest to pay attention... More About: Writing , Write , Book , Start
How to Promote Your Book to the Top of the NY Times Best Sellers List
2007-11-07 05:00:00 by Eric GruberAlthough Mark Hyman, M.D, the New York Times best-selling author and practicing physician, had a strong, multifaceted marketing and sales plan in place, the addition of an article-marketing strategy helped push his book, UltraMetabolism?The Simple Plan For Automatic Weight Loss to the No. 2 spot of the Times best seller list.Dr. Hyman?s article-marketing campaign was only one piece of the puzzle, but it was an important piece, helping him establish key relationships with site publishers that will result in increased, targeted traffic and stronger sales for many months and years to come.By including a targeted article marketing program into your marketing and sales plan, you too can achieve book-marketing success. Doing so effectively requires planning and perfect execution from beginning to end.Step 1: Create an article that grabs reader interestOne of the most important parts of the article is the title. Remember, the first three of four words of the title have the mo... More About: How To , Promote , Book , List
A Fear of Writing?
2007-11-07 04:55:00 by Sid SmithA Fear of Writing ??You need a certain amount of nerve to be a writer, an almost physical nerve, the kind you need to walk a log across a river.? Margaret Attwood?I write in terror. I have to talk myself into bravery with every sentence, sometimes every syllable.? Cynthia Ozick ?I admire anybody who has the guts to write anything at all.? E.B. White ?All my life, I?ve been frightened at the moment I sit down to write.? Gabriel Garcia Marquez ?I suffer as always from the fear of putting down the first line. It is amazing the terrors, the magics, the prayers, the straightening shyness that assails one.? John Steinbeck ?The awful thing about the first sentence of any book, is that as soon as you?ve written it you realize this piece of work is not going to be the great thing you envision. It can?t be.? Tom Wolfe When you come to accept that anxiety is a part of the game, as much as daydreaming and revision, then the terror becomes easier. As soon as you realize that at any mo...
The World of Publishing is Changing
2007-11-07 04:53:00 by Cherie BurbachIt?s always interesting to me when I hear people lament about what ?junk? self-published books are. Some complain they can spot a self-published work a mile away, and others claim that the quality and more importantly, writing of these works is sub-par.I find this interesting, of course, because I am a self-published author. I find it interesting because when I read the news lately I hear that some authors, such as Kaavya Viswanathan and James Frey, knowingly misled readers, and worse, that their ?traditional? publishers let it happen.We?ve probably all heard the James Frey saga of late, but in case you haven?t heard the deal with Viswanathan, she reportedly ?borrowed? large parts of her novel, ?How Opal Mehta Got Kissed, Got Wild, and Got a Life? from fellow novelist Megan McCafferty.Right.Of course all in the publishing realm will be okay because both Frey and Viswanathan have apologized. And ?profusely? apologized at that. It won?t stop them from making money, co... More About: World , Publishing , Changing , The World , Chang
What I?ve Learned From Self-Published Authors
2007-11-07 04:47:00 by Lynn EmeryAlmost eleven years ago I sold my first novel to a traditional New York publisher. I was so green I hadn?t even thought of self-publishing, barely knew anything about it. I joined the local RWA (Romance Writers of America) chapter and started to learn about the publishing industry. I confess that I didn?t pay much attention to things like marketing, contracts, etc. I was just trying to get out of the ?talking about being a writer? stage and across the ?I?ve started my book? threshold. So most of my attention was on basic how-to information. I started writing my first book. Looking back I laugh at how blissfully ignorant I was then. I didn?t think about how few African-American fiction novels were in bookstores or that genre novels with black characters were practically non-existent. Nor did I know what Sandra Kitt, Donna Hill and other black romance writers had gone up against trying to get published. Good thing because I might have given up. I wouldn?t have given up wr... More About: Published , Authors , Learned
How To Market Your Book
2007-11-07 04:44:00 Your book is written. Your job as author is over; time to just sit back and let the fame and fortune roll in.Well, maybe not yet. In many ways, to paraphrase the Carpenters, you?ve only just begun. If you want your book to be bought and read by the widest audience possible, you have to let readers know that it?s available, and that means marketing.Publishers have departments whose sole purpose is to market books. They promote books through advertising and direct mail, conferences and trade shows. Publishers also arrange bookstore signings and send out review copies. There are marketing managers, copywriters, publicists, and designers who are paid to get your book noticed. While there are obvious advantages to this system, there is a serious downside: No one knows a book better than its author, yet authors are often out of the marketing loop at large publishing houses.As a self-marketing author, you need to take advantage of the fact that you know your book, and you know who its audi... More About: How To , Market , Book
How To Market Your Book
2007-11-07 04:44:00 Your book is written. Your job as author is over; time to just sit back and let the fame and fortune roll in.Well, maybe not yet. In many ways, to paraphrase the Carpenters, you?ve only just begun. If you want your book to be bought and read by the widest audience possible, you have to let readers know that it?s available, and that means marketing.Publishers have departments whose sole purpose is to market books. They promote books through advertising and direct mail, conferences and trade shows. Publishers also arrange bookstore signings and send out review copies. There are marketing managers, copywriters, publicists, and designers who are paid to get your book noticed. While there are obvious advantages to this system, there is a serious downside: No one knows a book better than its author, yet authors are often out of the marketing loop at large publishing houses.As a self-marketing author, you need to take advantage of the fact that you know your book, and you know who its audi... More About: How To , Market , Book
How To Write A Book Despite Everything
2007-11-07 04:43:00 by Don DewsnapVery few people actually know how to write a book. Most of those who have written one or more books have usually had to learn how as they went along. Even then, whatever they learned was what worked for them; there is almost no chance the same lessons would work for you.You can understand, therefore, that anyone who tells you he can teach you how to write a book is not being entirely truthful. He can tell you what worked for him, or for other people, and he may be helpful, but he doesn?t have a magic wand with your name on it.The thing is, not knowing how to write a book is the easiest obstacle to overcome on the way to becoming an author. If that were the only problem, you would have already finished writing a dozen books. You have been learning how to do things by doing them for your whole life. Learning how to write a book is little different from learning how to ride a bicycle. You keep at it until you get it right.The real reasons you haven?t written a book are pe... More About: Writing , How To , Write , Book
How To Write A Book
2007-11-07 04:33:00 by Robert S. NahasIt?s astonishing just how many people I speak to on a daily basis who know, with certainty, that they have the next bestseller ? if only they knew how to write a book. For some, time never seems to allow them the right to hit the keys and pour out the visions in their minds onto the computer screen. Others haven?t a clue on how to get started. Whatever the reason, the $64,000 question still remains: How do you write a book when there?s not enough time, know-how??What most people don?t realize is that getting a book written is NOT as daunting as it seems at first glance. The solution to this dilemma of ?How do I write my book,? begins to unravel when we refine this approach to, ?How do I get my book written??Though this is subtle, the differences between the two perspectives are vast. The first stands from how you, yourself, are going to personally type out every word on the page; the second looks at how your book can be written otherwise.From my own personal experi... More About: Writing , How To , Write , Book
POD is not Vanity is not Self Publish
2007-11-07 04:30:00 POD is a technology. It?s a way to print books. It?s quite useful for printing small quantities, particularly if there is intermittent demand. LOTS of publishers who are not vanity houses or scam mills use POD technology. University presses spring to mind, as do very small limited runs of very tightly focused books. POD is not evil.Vanity presses can use POD technology OR they can use webfeed technology. Vanity presses are essentially printers with some support staff. They?ll help you print up nice editions of whatever you want. You pay for this. It?s called vanity because they don?t acquire the book. Acquire means there is an editorial staff choosing particular books to publish. Vanity houses do not maintain lists, issue catalogs or sell books in bookstores. Vanity presses are not evilSelf publishers can use POD technology or webfeed technology. Self publishers are not vanity presses in the everyday sense of the word. They are ?vanity? in the sense that there isn?t an acquisition b... More About: Publish , Print on Demand
Selling Your Published Book - Writing is the Easy Part
More articles from this author:2007-11-07 04:26:00 by Michael MouldBeyond writing your book, you want it to be successful. Success is measured many ways and perhaps the most widely accepted measure is that of sales. While most writers do want to make some income from their hard work, most find the greatest satisfaction from positive customer feedback, but you cannot even get this if you do not have customers, so you need to get out there and promote your book to get sales, customers, and feedback.There are a number of ways you can promote and sell your book, but reliance on your publisher to market or sell it is usually a sure fire way to failure. Most publishers do not take any active role in either promoting or selling books, they are for the most part only interested in collecting revenues when a book sells and promoting their publishing services so more authors will sign up with them.Personally, I have found that promoting and marketing through my own website as well as Amazon.com, Alibris.com, Abebooks.com, and other online mar... More About: Selling , Writing , Book , Published , Part 1, 2, 3 |
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