Many individuals have wonderful, inspiring and thoughtful stories to tell. With the availability of print on demand and desk top publishing, anyone can be a published writer. But, there are a few things to be aware of!
Independent publishing includes much more than just writing your book. A well developed plan is critical to a book that will lead to successful sales.
- Research your topic or subject
- Think about your niche market
- Put together an comprehensive marketing plan
- Remember – the author plays a critical role in marketing
- Plan for sales and distribution issues (order fulfillment)
- Research, plan and project costs of independent publishing
- Decide what parts of the process you can handle on your own
- Think about the business aspect of independent publishing
And always remember, writing the book is only part of the entire process. Be smart, plan ahead and get professional assistance in the parts of the process where you need help.
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This is a good little short list – but it misses one absolutely *critical* step: which is good editing. Very few writers are capable of editing their work to a high standard – even those who are professionals at what they do. It’s a case of being too close to the forest to see the trees.
A good edit will always lift the standard of a book from good to great, and from great to outstanding. If you can achieve that, then all the other business elements (especially marketing) can be lifted thanks to excellent reviews.