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Self-publishing is a rewarding journey. However, it has its own set of challenges. Here are tips to ensure your book reaches its full potential: ✔ Invest in a professional editor to polish your manuscript.  It’s an investment in your book’s quality and reader satisfaction. ✔ Hire a professional designer to create a compelling, high-quality cover that captures the essence of your book. ✔ Ensure your book is properly formatted for both print and digital versions. Consider using professional formatting services. ✔ Develop a comprehensive marketing strategy that includes social media, email marketing, and book promotions to build visibility and attract readers. ✔ Use ISBNs for all book formats and ensure your metadata is accurate and optimized for search engines. ✔ Set realistic goals and understand that building a readership and gaining recognition takes time and consistent effort. ✔ Research similar books in your genre to price your book competitively while ensuring you cover your costs. ✔ Have multiple rounds of proofreading to catch any remaining errors before publishing. ✔ Encourage readers to leave reviews and engage with their feedback to improve future books. ✔ Build your online presence through a personal website, blog, and active social media profiles to engage with your audience. Incorporating these common tips can significantly enhance your self-publishing journey. Remember, every successful #author started where you are now – learning, growing, and improving. Happy publishing! #SelfPublishing #AuthorSuccess #BookCoach #BookEditors #Pen2Publishing

Shubham Lakhina's Reviews: The Journey from Manuscript to Print: A Guide to Publishing Your Book by Ann Aubitz "Aubitz’s extensive experience as a publisher shines through as she walks readers through the intricacies of editing, production, sales, and marketing. Whether you’re a novice writer or a seasoned wordsmith, this book equips you with the knowledge and tools necessary to ready your manuscript for publication and ensure your book stands out in a crowded market." Click the link to read more.

When does the first Marketing & Publicity meeting with your publisher take place? It used to be 5-6 months out. Now it’s 4. A combination of volume—more books being published than ever before—and the shorter lead time for media following the pandemic. What sort of questions should you or your agent ask? -What is the announced first print run? Is this bigger or more modest, compared to similar titles you’re publishing? (This will give you a sense of the publisher’s expectations for selling through those copies.) -What comps are you seeing for this book internally? (This will help you with your own website and positioning online.) -Would it be helpful for me to create a video of my speaking about the book for your sales team to look at? -How are you categorizing the book on Amazon? What keywords are you using? -What sort of bookstore distribution is expected; or do you expect sales to be generated largely online? -(For nonfiction authors who speak regularly): For speaking events I do, what vendors would you recommend organizations buying from? -Do you have a speakers bureau for authors, or can you recommend lecture agents you like? -What are the top media targets you have in mind and have relationships with? -(If you plan to hire an independent publicist): where could they best supplement? What’s the best way they can work collaboratively with you, without interfering? Do you have any publicists you particularly like working with? This is just the beginning of the laundry list I ask as an agent in these meetings. There’s so much more. At Lucinda Literary, I love to coach authors in how to ask the right questions, and become their own best advocates. #coaching #amwriting #publishing #query #agent #bookdeal #marketing #publisher #authorssupportingauthors

Ever downloaded an ebook only to find that it’s regurgitating a Gallup article you read last month? Bummer! Like, did I really give you my email for this? Ebooks, along with a multitude of other gated assets, have a unique ability to directly impact your business’ sales process. This has the potential to make your gated assets some of the most lucrative types of content… But TONS of brands get it wrong. Why? They gate the wrong content (read: it’s commonplace), don’t set reader expectations, or worse—set expectations and don’t meet them. Comparatively, the best gated content offers something readers CAN’T get anywhere else. This means the content includes things like: 1. Insights drawn from primary research (like CISION’s State of the Media report) 2. Technical analyses that nobody else is set up to perform and interpret (like IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach report) 3. Hard evidence and real-world applications (Like white papers and case studies) But good gated content doesn’t stop there. It’s also recognizable by: - An effective landing page - It’s ability to engage a reader’s curiosity - An appropriate ask - Whether it follows through on what it say’s it’ll do. Gated content could be your most valuable resource—but you first have to put in the work to make it valuable. --- Find this helpful? Give it a share, I’ll love ya for it! #marketing #content #contentmarketing

This eBook is fast, it’s fun, and unlike watching a sitcom, reading this eBook could get you promoted. Implementing the 8 simple rules will save you time and money. Oh, and did I mention? It’s FREE. https://lnkd.in/e-tTwba #contentstrategy

This eBook is fast, it’s fun, and unlike watching a sitcom, reading this eBook could get you promoted. Implementing the 8 simple rules will save you time and money. Oh, and did I mention? It’s FREE. https://lnkd.in/e-tTwba #contentstrategy

WHO IS A SUCCESSFUL AUTHOR? This is a question that has many possible answers. Some people consider an author successful if they sell a lot of books or win awards. Others consider an author successful if they have a devoted following of readers, or if their work is influential or has a lasting impact. And finally, some people simply consider an author successful if they're able to make a living from their writing. There are so many possible definitions of success! But a successful authors are those that have made sales and their books are recognised. How to come about that? The only solution is to get a good digital marketer Where to find a good digital marketer? Search no more We are here for you At Bod Agency we offer best marketing strategies to authors to promote their books. #book #author #bookpromotion #booklover #bookstagram #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #bookcommunity #christianbookstagramer #author #authorsofinstagram #authorlife

Selling books directly to readers has become an increasingly popular option for writers who are looking to bypass traditional publishing routes. https://shorturl.at/fmAJ2 #authorsoffacebook #miltonandhugo #writingcommunity #writingtips #selfpublishing