10 Things You Should Know Before Self Publishing Your Book
1. Self publishing is painless and inexpensive.
Contrary to the popular belief among new authors, self publishing isn't hard to break in to. A lot of self publishing firms offer cover design, proofreading, editing services that goes along with the package you may opt thus making it easier for you. And since self-publishing is an evolving industry with lots of competitors, publishers are continually upgrading their facilities, offering higher quality services, and affordable pricing at your convenience.
2. Have an apparent goal for the book.
Know your objective for writing a book. Is your goal is to simply have a book to give to family and friends or you are serious about your career and have your mind set on a commercial venture with bigger ambition? In that case, quality design work, a comprehensive edit, distribution and a promotional plan are essential. This will help you to decide which service to go with when choosing self publishing company to publish your book.
3. Quality is better.
Today, the quality of self published books is getting pretty solid. Gone are the days of poorly printed books with mediocre edits, which can hinder a powerful message and a potentially successful book.
4. Distinctive title is essential.
Basically, you want to get the maximum SEO for your title when marketing it online, so if and when someone's really looking to buy it they'll find the link for your book and not an older one with the same title.
5. Design a great-looking book cover.
With Amazon becoming a leading bookseller, your book has to be noticeable as a thumbnail image online since that's how a good number of people are going to come across it. If you're mainly selling through Amazon, think small and work your way up.
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