Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book

Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book

<DIV><b>Straight Talk from a Publisher</b><BR><BR>The publishing world has changed! An explosion in printed books, E-books, and self-publishing has contributed to more new titles coming to market than ever before. With so much happening, how does a new author stand out from the crowd? Not to mention turn a profit.<BR><BR>In<i> Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book</i>, Randy Davila, President of Hampton Roads Publishing & Hierophant Publishing, explains the nuances of the publishing industry in plain English, and gives authors all the tools necessary to be successful in today’s rapidly changing publishing world.<BR><BR>Broken down into three easy to follow categories of Editorial, Marketing, and Business specific tips, <i>Think Like a Publisher </i>offers invaluable insight into how publishers think about manuscripts, marketing, and their partnership with the author.<BR><BR>You will also learn:</div><ul> <li>What publishers (and readers!) look for in a manuscript</li> <li>The most common new author writing mistakes—<i>and how to avoid them<BR> </i></li> <li>The makings of a great book title and cover</li> <li>The pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing</li> <li>How to build your author platform and gain a following</li> <li>The ins and outs of the business side of publishing—contracts, royalties, agents, and more!</li></ul><DIV>For any writer who has felt intimidated by the prospect of bringing a book into the world, <i>Think Like a Publisher</i> offers a one-stop guide to understanding the publishing industry and what it takes to make your book a success!</div>