Getting published may seem like a daunting task. However, today there are more opportunities to get a book into print than ever before. A decade ago, the only option for first-time authors was to flood agents and publishers with manuscripts and start a file for the inevitable rejection letters that would follow. The best way to bypass the arduous process of securing an agent, preparing a formal book proposal, and then searching for a publisher, is to SELF PUBLISH. Self-publishing allows you total control over your book project from start to finish and is an excellent option for aspiring authors.Hiring a professional publisher with a firm grasp of the nuances of your subject matter can greatly simplify the process.
There is no question that the playing field has been leveled between what is sometimes referred to as vanity press and the traditional publishers. Boutique publishers are trumping the larger publishing houses with cutting-edge print-on-demand technologies and boosting sales with access to Amazon.com and major wholesalers who deliver books to Barnes and Nobles, Borders, and top stores around the country.
If your primary goal for writing a book is to see your ideas in print and to reap a reasonable financial benefit, the self-publishing route is a natural choice.
Look for custom publishers that can deliver quality printed materials in a cost-effective and timely fashion, including writing, research, editing, design, typesetting, artwork,
print, and production, as well as securing an ISBN for your book and assisting with marketing, distribution, and promotion.
Good books take time to write and produce; however, swelf-publishing can be a relatively quick process. Once you have a completed manuscript ready to submit to a publisher, you can have your book “hot off the press” in as little as 90 days.
Work with a company that understands your subject matter and takes pride in representing your professional image in an appropriate manner. Keep in mind that the reader will judge you not only by the content of your book but by the quality of your
presentation.
In conclusion, not only can self publishing be successful but there is a long-standing tradition of works that were originally self-published that went on to fame and fortune, and in many cases were sold to larger publishing houses.
Some examples include The One Minute Manager, The Celestine Prophecy, The Joy of Cooking, A Time to Kill, Lady Chatterley’s Lover and even Poor Richard’s Almanac.
Self - Publishing is a task that is rich in rewards!
Anne Akers is Publisher of MDPUBLISH.com
which is an online custom publisher, specializing
in developing consumer books for physicians.
Turn-key services from concept to writing, design,
layout, sales, distribution and marketing. She
can be reached at akersnyc@aol.com or by
phone at 2l2-983-5444. F. 212.973.0470
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