Do you typically seek help for the most important aspects of your book project? Editing, writing a book proposal and marketing?
Nothing is as valuable to a new author who is seeking even minor success, as the assistance of a seasoned publishing professional who will guide you through the process.
Your publishing success depends on you. You must,
• Create a worthwhile product that is needed/wanted.
• Make the right choices on behalf of your project.
Depending on your choice of professionals and what you are willing to pay for, a book editor, book shepherd, professional mentor, etc. can potentially edit your manuscript and even teach you some important lessons in how to revise your own text. He or she can instruct you in writing a more powerful book proposal, show you how to navigate the publishing industry, assist you in creating a marketing plan and advise you in actively pursuing the appropriate promotional activities. It is your job to learn as much as you can through the guidance of your editor/mentor.
It does you no good to pay for help developing a book proposal, for example, and not take advantage of the learning experience. You may plan never to write another book and feel that you do not need to fully understand the concept of creating a strong marketing section, fleshing out the chapter summaries, etc. But even if you don’t produce another book in the future, what you learn from the book proposal process can go a long way toward your understanding of the whole book promotion process and mindset. What you learn through the book proposal process can assist you greatly in your marketing endeavors.
It’s sort of like when I quit smoking many years ago. I didn’t think I could do it. But when I did, I realized that I was strong enough to overcome any habit I chose to stop. I gained a huge new boost of confidence in my abilities and I certainly acquired some tools I could use in many situations over time.
Getting through your first book proposal is sort of like overcoming any other obstacle, block or challenge. But if you don’t get professional help with it, you may miss out on major learning opportunities. And if you don’t pay attention to what the professional is trying to teach you, you will lose out on something of value that could ultimately affect the success of your book.
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