Is Distribution Right for You? A master distributor acts as your sales force and fulfillment center. Many people confuse distributors and wholesalers and the two terms are often used interchangeably. Because of this, the term "master distributor" was coined to describe companies like Biblio, NBN, BookWorld, Consortium, IPG, and PGW. Here are the … [Read more...]

CONQUERING THE FEAR OF FINE PRINT IN THE PUBLISHING CONTRACT Excerpted from Literary Law Guide for Authors: Copyright, Trademark, and Contracts in Plain Language THE MOST common fear authors have when faced with a publishing deal is the dreaded fear of negotiation. In the spirit of not wanting to offend, many authors in first-time bargaining … [Read more...]

Three Strategies for Conquering Your Goals BE POSITIVE ABOUT OUTCOMES Being positive about the outcome of your goals is the best way to keep going when tasks seem impossible. I know that if I just keep moving forward through the difficult tasks and events in my life, I will emerge on the other side and be rewarded. Life has taught me this … [Read more...]

Don't Just Do Something, Stand There A marketing plan is a document that outlines the ways in which your marketing activities may be implemented to reach your company's goals. According to traditional practice, a plan is divided into two sections. The first is the Strategic Plan that outlines your general marketing strategies, and the second … [Read more...]

The Skinny on ISBNs All books sold in bookstores must have ISBNs. But if you don't play your cards right, you might make a big mistake with this most basic of publishing labelers. Here's what you need to know about ISBNs: An ISBN - otherwise known as an International Standard Book Number--is a unique identifying number for your book. Every … [Read more...]

I am thinking of Self-Publishing my book with 1st Books(Author House). How does their service compare to RJ Communications and www.BooksJustBooks.com ? First off, you can't "self-publish" with 1 st Books. To "self-publish" implies that you, "self" are the "Publisher". The most universally accepted method of … [Read more...]

Maximize Profit by Selling Directly To Readers Online Mike Kaufman has been steadily selling 300-450 books a month for over two years by selling directly to his target audience. Best of all, Mike has been able to double what conventional publishers earn by cutting out the distributor and traditional retailers and selling exclusively on the … [Read more...]