I’ve been telling you about my new book, Publish Your Book, Proven Strategies and Resources for the Enterprising Author at
http://www.matilijapress.com/PublishYourBook.html
You might legitimately ask, “What’s in it for me?” Let me give you an idea:
• A study of your publishing options whether you write fiction, nonfiction or children’s books (traditional publishing, self-publishing and the pay-to-publish option).
• Help determining which publishing option is right for you.
• Tips for working with a publisher and an agent.
• Sample query letters and book proposals for both fiction and nonfiction books.
• An introduction to self-editing
• Dozens of book promotion ideas with tips and techniques for all authors.
• Over two dozen anecdotes and examples from other fiction and nonfiction authors showing how they handled various writing, publishing and book promotion situations.
• Recommended reading after each chapter in case you want more information on a topic—pay-to-publish companies, for example, publishing law, book promotion, etc.
This book is your guide to publishing success. The time to purchase it is as soon as you start thinking about writing a book. A successful publishing experience begins with a viable product (a well-written and expertly edited book that has a strong general or niche audience). Publish Your Book coaches you in writing the right book for the right audience. If you are in the process of writing a book, you can use this book to make sure you are on the right track with your project and to guide you in making better decisions on behalf of your book once you enter into the daunting publishing realm. If you have already published your book and you are struggling to make sales, Publish Your Book will offer the insight and ideas you need to bump your sales up to speed. A lagging book is often the result of an uninformed author.
The most important thing you need when you decide to enter into the world of publishing is information and education. This book (a result of my nearly 40 years navigating the industry and a plethora of research) is designed to provide you with the education you need.
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