Three Ways To Succeed At Self-Publishing

Self-Publishing can be a pain in the butt.

You not only have to write a good book, but now you have to promote it, get people to buy it, ship copies to the readers, etc, etc.

The faint at heart will be ready to give up and throw in the towel at the drop of a hat.

Making the decision to self-publish can be scary.

There is always some level of uncertainty.

You wonder if people will really like your book, or will people like it enough to turn your words into a best seller.

There are three ways that you as an author can succeed at self-publishing, and they are as follows:

Know your audience from the beginning. Who did you write your book for? Knowing the answer to this question will save you a ton of heartache and pain in the end.

Write a good story. You would be surprised at the number of people who will write a boatload of crap and then get upset when they sadly discover that either no one wants to read it, or the story sucked all together.

Be prepared to face rejection. The reality of this business is that if you want to succeed, you have to have a tough skin. There are going to be some people who are going to tell you no. They don't want your book, they don't want to sell it in their stores, and so on and so forth. The reality is that you have to take it with a grain of salt and keep pushing on until you get to a yes.

So, if your dream is to succeed at self-publishing, develop your tough skin, learn to handle rejection and get to know your audience. Doing so will make your dream of becoming a best-selling, self-published author, that much more attainable.

Do you have a book that you would like to self-publish? Consider purchasing 'The Blueprint' , a user friendly guide which breaks down the entire process of self-publishing from start to finish. This manual was put together out of a need to educate people on the right way to get started in the publishing industry and avoid many of the pitfalls I endured when I published my first book.

You can learn more and download your own copy here.

7 Reasons To Self-Publish

Your Book Deserves A Fighting Chance

If you are one the thousands of aspiring authors contemplating self-publishing, here are seven good reasons why you should stop putting it off and put yourself in the running to become 'best-selling author'.

1. Save Time. Most traditional publishers work on an 18 month cycle. By working with Sandra, your book can be completed in as little as 2 months!

2. Control. Self-Publishing gives you the final say on the direction of your book.

3. Bigger Profits. A large publisher may finance the project but may only offer a 5 to 15% royalty. Since all authors must do their own promoting anyway, why not self-publish and earn a 40-400% margin? If your book becomes a hit, publishers will come calling. This will give you the upper hand in negotiations.

4. Sole Owner. As a self-publisher, you own all rights to your book. A traditional publisher owns the rights. If they lose interest in your book, you cannot print additional copies unless you purchase those rights back.

5. Filling a Niche. Traditional Publishers may not take interest in your book, especially if it deals with a very specific topic. They may feel the demand is not great enough to warrant a large press run. Your book may fill a niche that has not been met, and you can test the waters with short run printing. If you are an expert in the field, who better to publish and sell?

6. Local Advantage. Books about local or regional topics are generally produced by local authors in short run quantities. Large publishers will decline publishing these books because of their limited sales potential.

7. Be In Print. Making money is not the only reason to publish. Sharing what you have learned or leaving a legacy to your family are other admirable motives.

If you are considering whether or not self-publishing is for you, I have put together manual to help make the entire process go a lot smoother. It's called 'The Self-Publishing Blueprint: the easy way to publish, promote and sell your own book.' Read more about it and purchase your copy here.

Until next time,