Sell Books by Self Publishing

by Susan Atkinson

Starting off writing a book is easy and finishing is both a relief and a triumph, but there’s a long stretch in the middle where you can’t see either shore and you’re not even sure you’re heading the right way.

Begin by brainstorming title ideas. Come up with at least five and preferably twenty or more potential titles that encapsulate your subject. Begin with the rising action, the part of the story where events build. Then describe the climax, where the story reaches its most dramatic or interesting point.

Create an attention getting display for your book. Use flowers, bright colors, banners, etc. Create a book marketing plan before you leap to buy expensive programs. Almost 81% of our North American population say they would like to write a book.

Writers-market is literally begging to help writers find publishers. Many publishers, being positive on the whole idea of communication, put information on how to submit material on their website. Check out www.writers.com and www.writersonlineworkshops.com for online classes.

Comment on the evidence that supports the research. Comments are closed, but you can leave a trackback. Comment on parts of particular interest, and point out anything that seems to give the book literary merit. Relate the book to larger issues.

All of us carry at least one novel around in our heads or our hearts. All the people you’ve told about your book will now ask you about it when they see you, their faces full of hope that you will succeed where they did not. At the end of the day, if you don’t have an absolutely killer book proposal, you can forget it. Your book concept will see only the publisher’s shredder.

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