Literary Agent Breaks Down How to Win in Self-Publishing 10 Tips Before You Jump Into Self-Publishing

Literary Agent Breaks Down How to Win in Self-Publishing

10 Tips Before You Jump Into Self-Publishing

The facts don’t lie. Everyone who publishes a successful book doesn’t have a deal with a major publisher.  Over the last two decades self-publishing has flourished and the books sold by independent authors have done amazing things in the industry, including winning awards, becoming national bestsellers and even landing television or movie option deals.  Whether you are working on a children’s picture book, a romance novel, a photography or business book, or writing your memoir, if you are choosing to self-publish the following tips will help guide your endeavors.

Know Your Dual Role and Responsibilities. If you are writing a book you are more than likely focused on your role as an author, the creator of content and the voice behind the message. However, when you self-publish you also take on the role of publisher.  As such, you become the “company”  producing this material.  You must develop the plan and budget to support your book’s marketing, public relations, graphic design, pricing, sales, distribution activities and unexpected expenses.

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