I ask a lot of questions. Why did you write your book? For whom did you write your book? Who are your targeted readers? “Everyone who can read at an eighth grade reading level” is not the right answer. I will probably not read your fantasy book about vampire beavers attacking a muskrat kingdom. Who is your ideal reader? My what? Your … [Read more...]
The fortune cookie read, “you will find success this year.” Where will success be found? When will I find it? Will I find this “success” before the predicted end of the world next December? I don’t buy it. Any success worth finding is worth earning. This goes for all of us here at selfpublishing.com and it goes for all of the … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! If you have your ear to the self publishing blogosphere, you’ve heard the constant buzz on the subject of publishing printed books vs. e-books. If you’re going to self-publish a book this year, there are five points you need to consider as you consider your publishing options. Tangible products have immediate … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! This issue’s column is for those of you who have goals of commercial success with your self-published book. If yours is a “friends and family” project, you might find some of this helpful, too. To be successful your book has to be exceptional. With the explosive expansion of self publishing options, it’s … [Read more...]
The holidays have arrived. It’s again time to reflect on things we’re thankful for, on ways we give to others, and on hopes for the coming New Year. At www.selfpublishing.com, we’re reminded daily how important our place is in the publishing industry. We have the good fortune of being like Santa’s helpers throughout the entire year. Here … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! I recently purchased a voice recognition software program to aid in the word processing of some creative writing. My goal was not necessarily to create an error-free document, but to quickly get some lengthy thoughts down in the form of a first draft. The program I chose claims that you don’t have to go through … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Coach’s Corner! It’s officially autumn. We’re starting to field calls and e-mails asking that important and sometimes panicked question: Can I have my book by Christmas? Possible? Yes. Necessary? Not at all. Is your manuscript ready? Whether it’s taken you several weeks, months, or even years to complete your book, … [Read more...]
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