Tips for First-Time Authors - Nov. 1st is National Author's Day
Print-on-demand technology has eased the publishing process for first-time
authors, but would-be writers had better shop around.
Tucson, AZ - October 29, 2004 - November 1 is National Author's Day but many
first-time authors don't feel much like celebrating. Rejection letters from
large publishing houses scream loud and clear that the traditional publishing
trade is not interested in untested talent. What is an unknown author to do?
Thankfully, in this era of technology, budding best sellers have an option.
Print-on-demand (POD) publishers have stepped in to provide inexperienced authors
with an efficient and affordable alternative to traditional publishing. However,
not all POD publishers are alike, and authors considering publishing with a
POD publisher need to do their homework. Bookpublisher.com, a full-service publisher
based in Tucson, Arizona, offers the following suggestions on what to look for
in a POD publisher:
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Editorial design and production. In publishing, looks matter. A
great cover design and thorough copyediting are paramount if you want your
book to be successful. Choose a POD publisher that will provide you with
quality editing and design.
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Branding. Most print-on-demand publishers will stamp their company
name on your book, which calls attention to the fact that it was printed
using print-on-demand technology. Choose a POD publisher that publishes
under imprints-as traditional publishers do-to set your title apart from
the POD book crowd.
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An understanding of the publishing world and how to work with it - or
around it, as the case may be. While printing technology is now more
accessible, book sales and distribution are as complicated and confusing
as ever. Working with a POD publisher that accepts returns and sells books
at industry-standard discounts will make all the difference when attempting
to get your book into bookstores.
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Marketing and publicity services. No matter how great your book
is, it won't stand a chance of becoming a best seller unless people are
aware of it. Work with a POD publisher that will help you obtain reviews
and other media attention.
So, on National Author's Day and throughout your journey as an author, remember
that publishing a book is no small undertaking. Armed with the above tips, you
can make informed decisions on the best publishing route for your book.
About Bookpublisher.com
Bookpublisher.com, www.bookpublisher.com,
provides a complete array of publishing services for book authors, including
editing, design, distribution, and marketing. Bookpublisher.com gives authors
the book design, branding, distribution, and marketing benefits of a traditional
book publisher, and the access and control of a print-on-demand publisher. Bookpublisher.com
is a service of Wheatmark, Inc., a Tucson-based provider of proven publishing
solutions.
In honor of National Author's Day, Bookpublisher.com will be offering free press release distribution services to authors who sign up
to publish during November. For more information about Bookpublisher.com or any other
publishing-related topic, please contact Bookpublisher.com at 1-888-934-0888.
