When it comes to your book's success, it's less about self-publishing versus traditional publishing and much more about the foundation you've laid. Before you put a book into the world, do these two things first.
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Deciding whether or not to self-publish is one of the most difficult and significant decisions an author will face. Most people I know have a strong opinion one way or another. I have two strong opinions. First, I think self publishing is of tremendous value to readers, writers, and the publishing field. Second, way too many writers self publish for the wrong reasons.
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I’m going to cut out all opinion and all hype to be as realistic and straightforward as I can about the ins and outs, the pros and cons, and all the numbers for both ways to publish.
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Format your book the right way for each occasion— pitching agents with a manuscript, querying nonfiction with a book proposal, or for self-publishing. You want your book to stand out for its stellar writing, not for its unorthodox formatting. Here’s how the pros do it.
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Vanity publishing still exists. I’ll tell you what it is, how to avoid being scammed, and how to recognize a reputable company. If you’re considering self or hybrid publishing, pay attention to these red flags so no one takes advantage of you.
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I recently had the pleasure of connecting with Lucinda Halpern, owner of Manhattan-based literary management firm Lucinda Literary. I talk with her about traditional publishing, self publishing, how to stand out as an author, and what she’s looking for.
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Word count guidelines matter, and believe it or not, there are good reasons. In this post, I go over word count standards by genre, why they are what they are, why word count matters even for self-published authors, and what to do if your book is too long or too short.
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