6 Great Book Publishing Tips to Get You Started on Your Writing Career!

 

great book publishing tips

 

Publishing a book is a dream shared by writers all over the world. This is because publishing a book of your very own is like a culmination of years of work. And no matter the end result, being able to publish a book of your very own is still a great accomplishment. But before you jump into the book publishing process, you should know that it takes a great deal of work and can get difficult in the long run. This is especially true if you are just starting out and don’t know the finer points of the book publishing process. So before you set out and publish a book of your own, you should know what you are doing.

Here are 6 Great book publishing tips to get you started on your writing career.

 

1. Set up an author blog right away

If there’s one thing you should know about publishing a book, it is the fact that book marketing takes a long time to do. And if you don’t start right away, you might find yourself struggling to properly market your book once you release it. So you should get started on the book marketing process as soon as possible. And one of the best ways to do this is to set up an author blog. This is because you will need a platform from where you can conduct your book marketing. And an author blog is the most effective and affordable way to do this. Through your author blog, you can post examples of your work and reach out to potential readers. You can also establish a fan base through your author blog. And seeing as most author blog sites are free or relatively cheap, it will help you stay in budget. All in all, setting up an author blog of your own is a great way to start the book marketing process.

2. Decide on a publishing option as soon as possible

 

publishing option

Aside from setting up an author blog, it is also important that you choose a publishing option as soon as possible. That way, once you do finish writing a manuscript, you will be able to get started on the publishing process. As for publishing options, the two best choices are traditional and self-publishing.

If you choose traditional publishing, you should know that traditional publishing houses are very particular when it comes to choosing authors they will publish. This is because it will be the traditional publishing house that will finance the entire publishing process. This includes the entire marketing process. All in all, if you ever get a publishing contract with a traditional publishing house you are getting a very big opportunity. The only set back is that you will have to give up a percentage of your book rights and royalties. You will also lose creative control over your book. It is also very difficult to get a traditional publishing deal, so publishing right away is not really an option.

The other publishing option is self-publishing. To self-publish a book means that you will publish your book yourself. This means that you will get to keep all the rights to your book and you will have overall control over your book. The setback though is that you will have to do most of the work, and pay for the entire publishing process. All in all, these two options have pros and cons. It is up to you to decide which one is right for you.

 

3. Enhance your online presence

We are living in a very internet dependent world now. And seeing as social media is one of the most widely used marketing tools in this day and age, it makes sense that you should enhance your online presence. That way you can market your book in the best way possible.  One way you can enhance your online presence is to use various social media site. This is very effective because social media sites are extremely useful and potent marketing tools. They not only give you a chance to reach out to multiple demographics, but they are also quite multifaceted. So it is always a good idea to create accounts in well-known social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.  You can also create a book video and share it through the various video sharing sites all over the web. By having a clear cut strategy, you can get started on the book marketing process, long before you even release your book. That way once you do release your work, you will already have a fan base waiting for your work.

 

4. Have your book reviewed

Have your book reviewed

Publishing a book can be a very daunting task. This is because there is no way of knowing whether or not your book will do well. So it is always a good idea to have your book reviewed. By having your book reviewed, you will be able to see whether your book can measure up to your potential reader’s expectations. You can reach out to family members and friends and have them look over your work. But it is much better if you have a professional have a look at your work. This is because professionals are quite adept at spotting mistakes and can be brutally honest with their criticism. And it is better to get a bad review early on rather than to get one from a potential fan.

 

5. Take things one step at a time

When it comes to publishing a book, it is important that you don’t rush the process. This is because the more you rush the process, the more chances of you making mistakes. So take things one step at a time. Be thorough and do your research. Take the time to double check every aspect of your work. Know your target market and lay the groundwork for your book marketing. Reach out to fans and make a reputation for yourself as a good writer. That way once you do release your book, you will already have a potential fan base to sell your book to. All in all, the more time you dedicate to the publishing process the more chances you will have of succeeding.

 

6. A great publishing team

If there is one thing you should add to your self-publishing checklist for writers, it is a great publishing team. Self-publishing a book does not mean that you should do it all by yourself. Remember that publishing a book takes a great deal of work. So it is imperative that you get professional help. You should take the time to choose highly skilled editors, cover designers and other publishing professionals. These professionals will not only publish your book, they will also teach you how to get into publishing.

In the past decades, self-publishing companies have been on the rise. These companies are composed of highly-skilled professionals that will handle every aspect of the self-publishing process. So if you have the funds and looking for a publisher that will legitimately publish and market your book, you should really try out self-publishing companies.

It may seem like a big expense to hire a team, however if you go cheap you may end up regretting your decision later.

 

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