Numerous studies related to self publishing, ebooks and the publishing industry in general continue to point to the fact that more authors are going the do it yourself route to publishing. They are also creating more electronic books in the process. Check out this article by Randy Susan Myers to get a sense of the depth of the trend. http://beyondthemargins.com/2013/06/book-facts-and-stats/
Ever wonder why some books sell more copies and make the best seller lists while others seem to flop. Often it is not the talent of the author that makes the difference. Certainly that is a major factor. However, in many instances it is a combination of factors, starting with the sheer volume of books published each year. One report …
Whether you are a traditionally or self published author who is releasing print, eBook or both formats, you must get the word out before you can sell copies. Many authors look for ways to promote their upcoming or newly released nonfiction and fiction book(s), but often overlook the local media in their area. Local newspapers, radio and television stations often scan …
If you have published an eBook with a copyright of 2012 or later, you are eligible to submit for the 2014 Ebook Awards competition sponsored by self-publishing guru, Dan Poynter. Submissions open September 1, 2013. This is another way to increase your personal brand and gain recognition for your book. For more information or to submit your ebook for consideration, visit http://GlobalEbookAwards.com. …
Good news for nonfiction writers and publishers according to the Association of American Publishers growth in the nonfiction publishing area has grown since 2011. “The increases were fueled by a year of strong new releases, particularly in the romance genre, and even more widespread popularity of eBooks than in past years. This growth occurred despite the loss of numerous …
Becoming a successful nonfiction author takes more than being a subject matter expert, effectively researching and writing about your topic. Before you even put pen to paper, you should give some consideration to what your goal will be in publishing a book. Part of being a successful nonfiction author involves learning the writing and publishing processes so that you are ready to write …
In my presentation to the Clay County Writers group this week, I shared the following two “secrets” for being a successful author. Maybe these will help inspire or focus your thinking as a writer. 1. There is no ONE secret to writing success. Every author approaches writing books differently based on his or her situation, commitment level, knowledge and skills. …
One key to successfully writing nonfiction is to provide timely, accurate and, in some cases, detailed information on your topic, written in a reader-friendly format. For the latter point, find your own writers voice (what and how you will deliver your message) by deciding things, such as, (1) Your purpose for choosing the topic and writing about it, (2) What you …
Nonfiction authors must be conscious of the desire of their readers to gain new cutting-edge ideas or substantiate what they believe or what they are looking for. While nonfiction readers search out thought leaders in a given industry for the latest, greatest strategies and techniques, they also want to know that what they are reading is in fact true and accurate. They do …
Before you go further in your efforts to become a published author, do a quick assessment of your knowledge, resources and support network so that you have a sound foundation for ideas and information as you move forward. To do this, take a few minutes to answer the following questions. Add additional ones you might think of and answer them …