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Self Publishing For Beginners by Juan Bell
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According to a recent study, self publishing has increased by 287 percent in the last five years. If you are considering publishing your own book and don't know how to get started, this article may help. So what is self publishing? This is the process of getting your work published independently, without the use of an established publishing company. It is a well-known fact that the majority of traditional publishers are simply not willing to take the risk of taking on new authors, and this is why many authors are doing it themselves. Of course, it is understandable that these publishing houses need to make money, but this leaves little opportunity for new authors trying to break into the world of writing. Many authors turn to self publishing if they have had previous rejection from major publishing companies or are writing for a small specialised niche. Simple Steps Below are some simple steps that you will need to go through in order to get your own book published: Budget. How much do you want to spend? This will be determined by the type of package you require. If you simply require your book to be bounded and available for distribution, it is likely to be a lot less than those who require bespoke cover designs and marketing services. Decide what format you want your book to be available in. Hardback, softback, e-book? Or all? Plan out the design of your book cover and ensure you have a professional head shot to use. Ensure your work is fully proofread for spelling mistakes and grammatical errors. Many self publishing companies can do this for you. Ensure you apply for an ISBN number. Send your manuscript over to the publisher and put it all together! Working Together with a Publisher Rather than being kept in the dark about where your book is going to and what process it will go through, a good publisher will work with you every step of the way and support you fully. It can seem daunting to go it alone but the great thing about self publishing is that you get complete control over the layout, design and editing, so it can then be marketed as quickly as possible, should you require. Many companies offer marketing and promotion services alongside their publishing packages which helps if the author in question wants to sell their novel to a wide audience and will have trouble doing it alone. resume company
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