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.

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 situations shy away from asking hard questions and requesting more favorable provisions.

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,

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.

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:

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 1st Books. To “self-publish” implies that you, “self” are the “Publisher”. The most universally accepted method of recognizing a publisher is through the ownership of the ISBN…

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 Internet. Find out how