Book Publishing Advice

Questions about book publishing? This section is dedicated to informing you on how to find a publishing company for a book. We will give you tips on what an author should know when publishing, including digital book publishing. Whether you’re a first-time author or an experienced writer, our resources simplify the publishing journey.

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7 Steps to Building Your Book Publishing Strategy

Publishing a book is a big deal for many of us, but the journey from manuscript to published book can be overwhelming. With so many choices and decisions to make, it’s easy to get lost, overspend or delay. But by planning ahead and doing your research you can simplify the process and increase your chances of success.Here are 7 steps to help you create your book publishing plan.

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How to Get Your Book Rights Back from a Publisher

If you’ve signed over your book rights to a publisher the terms of your contract will dictate the way forward for getting those rights back. Publishing contracts cover key areas like copyright ownership, royalties, and termination clauses. Signing with a traditional publisher feels like a dream come true, but things don’t always go as planned – whether it’s poor sales, no marketing support, or wanting to expand your distribution.

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How to Make the Most of Your Publishing Budget: A Self-Published Author’s Guide

Self-publishing gives you total control over your work but it also means you have to manage the costs. Without planning, costs can spiral out of control as you invest in services, hire professionals, and try to make your book the best it can be. Especially if you’re on a tight budget. But, with smart decisions and smart spending you can make the most of your budget without sacrificing quality.

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How to Spot and Avoid Book Publishing Scams

Publishing can be confusing, and recognizing the differences between a legitimate opportunity and a scam is becoming more challenging, especially with the rise of companies targeting self-published authors. Scams have become alarmingly common in recent years, with bad actors using deceitful tactics to catch unsuspecting authors. They promise Hollywood deals or high-profile book placements that are just too good to be true.

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The Ebook as a Starting Point to Traditional Publishing

So you’ve got an Ebook, it is available for sale, and people are buying it. But you want a traditional publishing deal in addition to the Ebook. Ok. Well, there are a few things to know about leveraging that Ebook into a traditional deal. What gets the attention of a traditional publisher? Sales, sales, sales. Oh… and a strong platform. And an agent.

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What Authors Need to Know About Book Metadata in Publishing

If you’re new to publishing, there’s much to learn to reach your publishing goals. One often overlooked topic is book metadata. While it may seem like a minor technicality, getting your book’s metadata right can make a huge difference in how many readers find and buy your book. To get your book set up for success, you need to know what metadata is, where it’s used, why it’s important, and what metadata is required for publishing.

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Why Bookstores Like Returnable Books

Getting your book into bookstores is a big deal for many authors, as well as a huge visibility and sales boost. One of the key things that can increase your chances of getting your book on bookstore shelves is if it’s returnable. A returnable book means the bookstore can return unsold copies for a refund, so they don’t risk stocking a book that won’t sell. For example, suppose a bookstore is considering a debut author’s book with no sales history. In that case, the ability to return unsold copies can be the difference between them taking a chance or not.

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