<p>Asked to name their ideal job, more people in the UK say they would like to be an author than anything else. Yet with more than 200,000 books now being published here a year and over two million worldwide, the competition is getting fiercer by the minute. As editor in chief of a successful self-p
The Insider's Guide to Book Publishing Success
โ Scribed by Eric Kampmann, Margot Atwell
- Publisher
- Beaufort Books
- Year
- 2013
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
The publishing industry is changing rapidly, and there are more options for authors than ever before. Should you find an agent and search for a traditional publishing deal or consider self-publishing? Should you print hardcover copies or opt for an ebook-only launch? Should you hire a publicist? This easy-to-read, nuts-and-bolts guide covers everything from what to look for in a contract to how many copies to print. Some of the topics covered are choosing a publishing strategy, the editorial process, design, printing, sales and distribution, marketing and publicity.
โฆ Subjects
Language Arts, Nonfiction, LAN014000
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