Publisher's Synopsis
What one time was a business dominated by big publishing houses and single names in the industry has changed dramatically thanks to instant technologies that allow print on demand options for self published books. More people than ever before are turning to the option of printing and releasing their own book through Web sites like Amazon or their e-commerce sites. This newfound freedom to interact with the publishing world has produced many first time and celebrated writers.
This book was written to provide a complete overview of everything that you need to know to start printing your own books on demand. You will learn all of the basics of publishing to start with, including how ISBNs and BowkerLink work, the essence of copyrighting, library of congress tags, book printing, book binding, inventory control, and expenses you can write off. You will learn the basics of query letters and book proposals as well as basic negotiating, finding agents, and dealing with publishing contracts and how these issues can be sidestepped by publishing for yourself. You will learn the essentials of trade publishing such as distribution and returns, frontlist and backlist, and imprints. The Print on Demand model will be outlined for you with 10 of the most common myths, the current technologies available, and the economics of the process.
The top publishing on demand companies and writers were contacted and interviewed for this book and have provided their insights to help new writers navigate the complex world of publishing. You will learn how distribution works for small publications, how internet publication can be handled through sites like Amazon, and what stepping stones you can take to larger scale publication. You will learn the basics of the book market, from online stores to brick and mortar businesses and how to sell rights and copies of your book in various different markets. Design and marketing are covered in detail to provide all the tools you need to market your book effectively and finally you will learn how to build an effective internet presence to promote both your book and yourself. For anyone with a dream of self-publication, this book is for you.
