Inspired? Would you like to see your name on this website and your book up on those bookshop shelves? This is where we bring you a round up of writing tips, ideas and hints.
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by Jacqueline Burns Spread the word: self-publishing is the new Black: on trend, in vogue and definitely here to stay. 10 Stunning Reasons to Self-publish your book 1. You’ll make more money. The royalty income on a £10 book with a publisher would be 50-70 pence per copy. If you self-publish you can make up to £7/8 per copy sold. 2. You’ll own it. You’ll own all the rights to the book outright. 3. You can spin off and reuse the material and make even more money. You can exploit the material as you wish including: turning it into a DVD, an e-course, an e-book or selling a serialised version of the book to a newspaper or magazine. 4. You’ll have greater control From the cover and text design to the title and the paper used in the book, you’ll make the decisions. With a publisher, the final decision lies with the publisher. 5. You can shine in your niche Be niche and proud – instead of being rejected by publishers for being too specialised, you can hit your target market head on. 6. You’re free to market and sell your book on the internet You’ll reap all the profits from the sales you can make via internet sales and marketing. 7. You will create a calling card that won’t go in the bin People value books; they give you expert status and authority within your field. 8. You can attract the attention of journalists You’ll be a quotable author and an authority on the subject you write about. 9. You can use your book as a PR and marketing tool to promote yourself and your business. 10. You can sell your book via Amazon and name your price. Jacqueline regularly holds self-publishing masterclasses in the cosy Covent Garden offices of a leading literary agent - contact www.freethinking.tv for more details |
| Posted: 12/07/2008 21:11:50 Last Updated: 12/07/2008 21:16:25 |
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