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Mar 3, 2007

An-Ultimate-Guide-To-Self-Publishing

print-books http://www.orbitalprint.co.uk/print-images/print-books.jpg An Ultimate Guide to Self-publishing Monday 7th March 2016 Have you ever considered writing and selling your own book? If so, you might have started to think about the difficulties that surround the publishing aspect of it. Many writers nowadays choose to self-publish their books because it can often work out easier and cheaper than finding a professional publisher. This guide looks at self-publishing as a whole, weighing up the pros and cons, as well as the best ways to self-publish for first time writers. Many writers nowadays choose to self-publish their books because it can often work out easier and cheaper than finding a professional publisher. This guide looks at self-publishing as a whole, weighing up the pros and cons, as well as the best ways to self-publish for first time writers. With the help of this simple guide, you can find out just what it takes to publish your own piece of work and get your book noticed. 1. Should I self-publish? 2. How to self-publish a book 3. How to market your book 4. Digital or Printed book printing? 5. Which book printing service shall I choose?
selfpublishing http://www.orbitalprint.co.uk/print-assets/selfpublishing.png Should I Self-publish? The short answer is yes but there are a couple of things to consider when looking at self-publishing, such as timescales and your own popularity. If your book subject is time sensitive, then traditional publishing probably isn’t for you because the process can be incredibly slow. Assuming a publisher takes a chance on your book right away, the entire process from start to finish can actually take years. Alongside this, you need to consider how famous or well-known you already are within the industry. If you’re a new, unknown author then you may find it difficult to get publishers to appreciate your good work, so self-publishing is always going to be your best bet.
howtoselfpublish1 http://www.orbitalprint.co.uk/print-assets/howtoselfpublish1.png How to Self-publish a book Self-publishing has become far more popular in recent years, making it easier for newbies to promote and sell their books without the help of a publisher. One of the biggest perceived issues with self-publishing is the start-up cost. Unfortunately, like many things in life, publishing books costs money and without this, you might have a struggle on your hands. However, with crowd-funding websites such as Indiegogo and Kickstarter, it’s now becoming easier for creative types to fund their projects with the help of the generous public. You’re going to need money for printing, for copy editors and for designers. All of these elements, in particular, the copy editing, are crucial if you want to achieve a high-quality, well-finished book for self-publishing. Whilst this all sounds very expensive, it can actually still work out better than taking the traditional route, as you decide where your money goes and who it goes too. This offers you more control over your work and means you get to keep a higher percentage of profit. Once you’ve written your book and finalised the editing and design, there are few services you can use to help you sell your self-published book. Many of these websites, such as Lulu and Createspace give self-publishers an online platform to sell their books in both print and digital form. Although these are considered two of the most popular options, it’s worth doing your research into these types of service as their fees and start-up costs can vary depending on your specific needs. Although these are considered two of the most popular options, it’s worth doing your research into these types of service as their fees and start-up costs can vary depending on your specific needs.
market http://www.orbitalprint.co.uk/print-assets/market.png How to market your book Marketing is such an important part of selling your book and is something that you have to do whether you are self-publishing or being published by an external company. This is one thing that many writers fail to realise when chasing after publication deals and is why so many are now turning to self-publishing instead. How to market your book Marketing your work requires a fair bit of effort, but one huge positive is that it can be relatively low cost. By utilising the tools around you, such as social media and blogging sites, you can build a solid audience before you have even begun selling your book. The internet can be a powerful place for creative individuals and businesses The internet can be a powerful place for creative individuals and businesses alike if you’re willing to put the time in. If you believe that the content of your book is something people need to hear about, make sure they know about it. Offer extracts and insights into your book before you publish to hook potential readers in. Spending money on blog ad campaigns which advertise your book on relevant blog sites, as well as pitching your work to specific book blogs, is another useful way of marketing your book to a wider audience. Finding your niche will always help you to market and sell your book more successfully. Finding your niche will always help you to market and sell your book more successfully. Ultimately, you need to have the time and patience, as well as the ability to swallow some of your pride, in order to market your book effectively both before and after you publish.
digitalprint http://www.orbitalprint.co.uk/print-assets/digitalprint.png Digital or printed book publishing? Deciding whether to go digital or printed is a big issue for self-publishers nowadays. There are pros and cons to both and you have to weigh these up to determine which option is going to help you to achieve your end goal. Whilst digital printing for self-publishers gives you a bigger customer base, it can often mean that it’s harder to make money from your work. On the other side, many book lovers are still keen to get their hands on a paperback wherever possible, as the declining interest in print has made book ownership even more special. On the other side, many book lovers are still keen to get their hands on a paperback wherever possible, as the declining interest in print has made book ownership even more special. One important thing to remember when you’re self-publishing is that you shouldn’t expect to make lots of money. Whilst you need to make sure you earn enough to pay for your time and the fees on top of each sale, getting rich should never be the end goal. Although you may have a preference for one or the other, the best way to tackle the ‘digital or print’ problem is to opt for the best of both. You can use a digital version of your book to increase your customer base and cater to the mass market, whilst investing in a small run of printed books to sell at a higher price for those who prefer physical copies. You can use a digital version of your book to increase your customer base and cater to the mass market, whilst investing in a small run of printed books to sell at a higher price for those who prefer physical copies. Digital or Print Publishing Which book printing service should I choose? As a self-publisher, you’re probably not going to want to spend money on a huge run of books. You want to work with small to medium batches and scale up when the demand inevitably rises. You may think you can save money by buying in bulk but that isn’t necessarily the case. Extra books will take up valuable space and may even cause you to lose money. If you’re a self-publisher on a low budget, it makes sense to choose a printing company that offers the option of short run printing to be strategic about the volume of prints you have. If you’re only looking to sell a few printed books, you may also want the option of a higher quality paper to add that extra special touch to your work. A good quality printing service will give you the option to customise your books the way you want them, including a paper type to suit your needs. A good quality printing service will give you the option to customise your books the way you want them, including a paper type to suit your needs. Choosing a company that specialises in high quality, low volume printing for smaller self-publishers will ensure you get the finish you want, without being punished with higher costs. Orbital Print specialise in printing services for self-publishers and publishing houses. Drop us a message with your project idea and we'll get back to your asap. Published by: Orbital Print Ltd ⇐ Back to Printing News
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