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Should you have an audiobook version of your book? How do you do an audiobook? And most importantly, how do you make money with an audiobook? This guide to audiobook creation and marketing will also help you decide whether to voice your own book or hire a great narrator. The Author's Guide to AudioBook Creation includes the critical details of audiobook self-publishing on Amazon's Audible, iTunes, and beyond.Over $2 billion dollars in audiobooks were...
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You've written the best book ever and now everyone will be racing to read it. Or, that was the plan.As a first-time author, you walk a fine line between planning for and marketing your book for success and the crushing reality of low sales. Book Marketing for the First-Time Author breaks down the most important elements that you need to market your book. Master the fundamentals covered here to set your book up for success.M.K. Williams has compiled...
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You've written your first book and you are ready to self-publish it, congratulations! Now, what steps do you need to take to self-publish? What are the best strategies? How do you ensure retailers and libraries will carry your book? These are a few of the questions that many aspiring authors ask as they set out on their publishing journey. Aggregating 8 plus years of experience in the self-publishing space, M.K. Williams has compiled the answers that...
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The 2024 edition of the Beginner's Guide To Amazon KDP is bigger and better than ever!MORE information about how exactly to write, format, and upload fiction and non-fiction books!MORE information about advertising your books, including updated Facebook and Amazon ad strategies!MORE information about creating no-and-low content books such as journals, planners, notebooks, and activity books!MORE information about how to grow your self-publishing business...
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So often, when I introduce myself to a new person and they learn that I am an author, they reply back that they plan to write a book one day. I'm always so excited to learn more about their idea and see how I can help. More often than not, they reply that they haven't written a single word. They ask me, "how do you write a novel? How do you get started?"Over the years I've written multiple novels and I have condensed my best tips and practices into...
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It reveals the unique perspective of Richard Curtis, former president of the Association of Authors' Representatives. He provides the aspiring author with the benefit of over thirty years of lessons learned in the publishing industry, including: the damage caused to the publishing industry by the archaic practice of selling books on consignment; the changing nature of the wholesale business and how it affects authors, editors, and agents; the way...
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You've finished your book! Congratulations. Now put the champagne down because it's really time to get to work. If you thought writing your book was hard, getting your book published can be a long daunting process. That's why I wrote The End – Now What: 6 Steps To Take Your Manuscript To Marketplace In 6 Weeks. As President of BookBaby, I've talked to 100s of authors from all walks of life about their self publishing experiences. My book combines...
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How To Publish Your Book is a simple but lively guide that tells you exactly what you need to know about preparing and publishing your book, in both hard copy and the exciting new ebook format. Author Tom Graves, who has published two award-winning books through traditional publishing means as well as five well-received ebooks, tells aspiring authors precisely what they need to do to get through the gauntlet of publishers, literary agents, print-on-demand...
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Publishing in the 21st century is a rapidly changing business, and this highly readable and comprehensive reference covers it all: editorial acquisition and process, the importance of metadata, operations procedures, financial benchmarks and methods, and personnel management as well as product development, production, and sales and marketing. Written for the practicing professional just starting out, veterans looking to learn new tricks of the trade,...
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Learn What to Expect on the Road to Publication! With a balanced treatment of fiction and nonfiction books as well as traditional and indie publishing, Perfect Bound is the ideal reference for new authors. • Determine your route: Assess your strengths and weaknesses to find the publishing path that's right for you • Build your publishing team: Discover best practices for finding and working with publishing professionals • Learn from the experts:...
11) The 10 Biggest Mistakes That Authors Can Make Publishing Their Book: That Can Land Them in the Trash
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Self publishing a book can be a truly rewarding and magical experience, especially if you follow a good plan. Self-publishing will allow you to retain more rights over the final product, offer the product at a substantially lower cost, and if you understand the fine print, give you an outlet to do traditional marketing and advertising yourself. Self-publishing is a great option to get your book out there. You have to be prepared; self-publishing takes...
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Learn the 30 best practices of the bestselling ebook authors. This updated January 2014 edition of The Secrets to Ebook Publishing Success has already helped tens of thousands of authors publish more professionally. This ebook is a must-read for every writer, author, publisher and literary agent. Whether you're considering publishing a book for the first time, or you're a long-time veteran, this book will help you take your book to the next level.Includes...
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This collection contains Volumes 8-11 of the groundbreaking, behind-the-scenes series of a working writer's journey!
Ever wondered what bestselling authors think about on a daily basis?
M.L. Ronn is the author of many books of fiction and nonfiction. This book series is a diary of all the lessons he's learning as he navigates how to master the craft of writing, marketing, and running a profitable publishing business.
Most writers don't talk about...
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Este no es un libro sobre tipografía y diseño. A Eric Gill no le interesa el aspecto estético de la tipografía, sino las letras en sí y su efecto en nuestras vidas. Porque las letras están hechas para ser leídas.
Por tanto, digámoslo alto y claro: si Un ensayo sobre tipografía fuera apenas un mero manual sobre cursivas, serifas e interlineados, hoy, en estos tiempos en que lo digital se impone, su relevancia sería la de un reloj de sol....
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Get the Summary of Robert McKee's Story in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Robert McKee's "Story" is a comprehensive guide to the art of screenwriting and storytelling. McKee debunks the idea of a universal storytelling model, emphasizing the importance of archetypal stories that resonate across cultures and time. He argues that storytelling requires a deep understanding of human nature and a mastery of craft that...
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Self-publishing is getting common nowadays due to the low upfront costs for authors and accessibility of digital technologies and web-based publishing software. In countries like India, authors are increasingly using self-publishing tools as they are becoming more widely available in English as well as regional Indian languages. Moreover, the platforms to sell the books that are self-published are also becoming more easily accessible and affordable.In...
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The Frugal Book Promoter assures your book gets the best possible start in life, whether your publisher assigns zero dollars or thousands to your book's marketing campaign. A former publicist, the author provides no-nonsense basics to build the essentials you need to build a time-saving social media campaign and knock'em dead lists of influencers that will be more effective than anything you could buy. Pick and choose from dozens of ideas for promotions...
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The buzzy term in the self-publishing space right now is, "wide." I was doing this before it was a thing. As more authors hear about the benefits of self-publishing on multiple platforms, I find myself on the receiving end of many panicked emails. While the concept is easy to understand the execution requires planning and patience.For those who want to get their book out to as many readers and retailers as possible, I have the tools you need to create...
20) Writing the Past
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Eagles and Dragons Publishing Guides – Helping Authors bring the Past to Life
Have you ever wanted to write a historical novel, but don't know where to start?
Have you already written a book, but aren't sure how to get it out into the world?
Does modern book publishing and marketing overwhelm you?
If any of these questions or other challenges are holding you back, then The Eagles and Dragons Publishing Guide to Researching, Writing, Publishing,...
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