Synopsis
Take Control of Your Destiny
Bottom line: You want to get published. You want to control the future of your manuscript and your writing career.
Best-selling author Marilyn Ross and publishing expert Sue Collier show you how to make your own success - whether you're a published author, entrepreneur, corporation, professional, or absolute newcomer to writing. In this expanded and completely revised 5th edition of the ""bible"" of self-publishing (over 100,000 copies sold), they empower you to publish your own work with minimal risk and maximum profits. You'll find:
Complete step-by-step guidance on publishing and marketing a bookWays to leverage social media marketing to build your platform and make yourself stand out from the crowd A thorough explanation of the difference between POD self-publishing, subsidy publishing, and true self-publishing - and how to decide which is the best option for youPractical advice on making the decision between offset printing and print-on-demandHow to leverage the Internet to create ""buzz"" and promote your book with killer PRThe latest information on e-publishing A detailed marketing plan and timetable to keep you on trackProven marketing strategies to get free publicity, reach nontraditional buyers, and sell booksInformation-packed appendices with marketing contacts, organizations, and vendors, complete with names, addresses, and websitesValuable case studies and examples of how other publishers excelAn in-depth discussion of exclusive distributors, plus coverage of the most recent changes in bookstores and the book-selling industryThirty-one creative ideas for generating capital to launch your publishing company "The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing" is the one book you need to take control of your writing career. Read it. Believe it. Do it. Your future depends on it."synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Tom and Marilyn Ross are the cofounders of About Books, Inc., a writing, publishing and marketing consulting service based in Buena Vista, Colorado. This nationally acclaimed team has helped hundreds of clients publish and market thousands of books. These industrious entrepreneurs conduct publishing and marketing seminars across the country. The Rosses have also written and published 11 books.
Review
A handbook stuffed with essential information on how to get into print, and beyond . . books. With realism and extraordinary thoroughness, every practical topic is covered. -- Booklist
I commend you on producing publications that are truly as valuable as their advertising. All too often the product falls far short on the promise. Your books exceed the promise. Thanks for putting real value on the market. -- Bill Koch, Special Reports
Incredibly complete and easy to use. If you buy only one book on self-publishing, make it this one, You'll thank yourself all the way to the bank. -- Evelyn Kaye, Founder/President Colorado Independent Publishers Association
The newly revised Complete Guide to Self-Publishing is the best book available on the subject. Period. It's thorough, user-friendly, and full of tips to save you money and help you sell more books. -- Marilyn McGuire, Publisher NAPRA ReVIEW
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