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Publishing in the 21st century is a rapidly changing business, and this highly readable and comprehensive reference covers it all: editorial acquisition and process, the importance of metadata, operations procedures, financial benchmarks and methods, and personnel management as well as product development, production, and sales and marketing. Written for the practicing professional just starting out, veterans looking to learn new tricks of the trade,...
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Andrea Pearson
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource
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English
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Are you an author who is struggling with finding volunteers and professionals to help polish your book? Do you wish there was a guide that offered plenty of suggestions for finding these people? The Self-Publish Strong series, written by successful indie author Andrea Pearson, gives you advice and guidance on building your brand, publishing, and marketing your own books. In How to Polish Your Manuscript into a Rock-Solid Book you will discover how...
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Marsha Ward
Pub. Date
2017.
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1 online resource
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English
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With over thirty years of experience, Marsha Ward was an indie publisher before it was cool. Both new and established writers contacted Marsha during that time to get her advice on writing and publishing. She decided it would take a book to adequately cover the mountain of information she accumulated. So she wrote it. The Checklist: Indie Publishing My Way gives Marsha's perspective and the checklist of the processes she uses to publish her books...
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Andrea Pearson
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource
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English
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Are you an author working to find a readership? Discover a comprehensive guide that will get you more reviews, a robust newsletter, and consistent book sales. The Self-Publish Strong box set contains hundreds of tips and tricks that will save you years of research and experimenting, as well as thousands of dollars on courses and webinars. All of it has been used and proven successful by indie author Andrea Pearson on the 35+ books she has written...
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M. E. Brines
Pub. Date
2017.
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1 online resource
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English
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The distillation of more than a decade's experience in writing, editing, submitting and publishing by the author of more than a dozen novels and facilitator of the East Valley Writer's Critique Group, this book is full of helpful hints you'll find useful at whatever stage of the publishing process you find yourself. Using this book as a guide, you can write and publish your novel. Well organized, with separate chapters on the mechanics of writing,...
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No Mistakes Publishing volume Volume 4
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Giacomo Giammatteo
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource.
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English
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This book will save you money-guaranteed. Want to know who to use for your print books? Want to know how to get the widest distribution for your book while earning the most money? It's difficult to get your books into the brick-and-mortar stores but with this strategy it's possible. Possible, but not probable. You will get into all the online stores, though, as well as libraries. Don't leave money on the table, get Print on Demand-Who to Use Print...
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Andrea Pearson
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource
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English
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Are you an intermediate-level author who is struggling with promoting and marketing your books? Do you wish there was a guide that could help you create blockbuster promotions? The Self Publish Strong series has been used and proven successful by indie author Andrea Pearson on the 35+ books she has written and published. Each book gives you no-fluff advice on building your brand, publishing, and marketing your own books. In How to Run a Rock-Solid...
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WMG Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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The publishing world continues to evolve, but myths about who can make a living as a fiction writer maintain a life of their own. Whether you pursue traditional or indie publishing success, you need to know the pitfalls and traps that undermine many writers' careers. In this WMG Writer's Guide, USA Today bestselling author and former publisher Dean Wesley Smith addresses the ten most damaging myths that writers believe in modern publishing. Topics...
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Gail Nelson
Pub. Date
2018.
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1 online resource
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English
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Solve the Children's Book Publishing Puzzle! "The ABCs of Creating Your Children's Book" shows how to put together all of the pieces of self-publishing: writing, illustrating, designing, publishing, and marketing. This picture book about how to create a picture book has step-by-step guidelines. You will be encouraged to have fun making your dream come true. Gail M. Nelson loves to design and illustrate books and now she shares her experience helping...
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WMG Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
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1 online resource.
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English
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With more than a hundred published novels and more than seventeen million copies of his books in print, USA Today bestselling author Dean Wesley Smith knows how to write fiction. And he has traversed every stage of writing along the way. In this WMG Writer's Guide, Dean takes you step-by-step through the stages most fiction writers go through and how not to lose hope along the way. Want to enjoy your writing more and let your storytelling evolve in...
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Patty Ann
Pub. Date
2013.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Patty Ann's 50 Ti Ps 4 Page Design is a FUN way to gain QUICK, EASY & BASIC page design knowledge. All sorts of great visuals are included. This book is a must have reference guide for ANY layout and design project. Here is what you will learn: No Nonsense Guide for Right Now Help for Page Layouts Understand the Difference in Type Fonts and Families Typeface Terminology and its Application Applying Proper Page Margins and Line Leading Using Color...
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R.L. Mathewson
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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New York Times Best Selling Author R.L. Mathewson explains how to write, publish and get your book into readers' hands with simple, easy to follow instructions. Learn how to get word out about your book without spending a dime, how to avoid publishing pitfalls, protect your work and enjoy the process.--Provided by publisher.
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HowExpert
Pub. Date
2018.
Physical Desc
1 online resource
Language
English
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Writing a book is freakin' hard as crap. Brainstorming, outlining, writing, editing...it takes a chunk out of you. A piece of your soul. But unfortunately, that's not the hardest part of the process. Once you've given your book all you've got, you've still got to give a little bit more. Do you see where I'm going with this? Marketing. Marketing is a jerk. It's really hard. Especially as a teenager. If you're like me when I started out, you have very...
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Pub. Date
2010
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1 online resource (429 p.)
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English
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"Universally acknowledged as the bible for self-publishers, this guide incorporates the latest information on the process in a new edition. Twelve chapters answer common questions and provide practical guidance on writing, design, copyrighting, printing, promotion, publicity, sales, and distribution, with one chapter devoted to technology. An appendix lists useful resources."--
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Giacomo Giammatteo
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
1 online resource.
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English
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Finished writing, and wondering where to go from there? The publishing world is in a state of flux, and you probably need help navigating it. Learn how to upload your book, step-by-step. Learn which retailers you should use, and whether you should use distributors. Learn which distributors to use, and why. Do you need an ISBN? How about a copyright or a barcode? Get the answers to these and many other questions from the first in a series of publishing...
17) A Beginner's Guide to Disaster Survival: Food Procurement - Finding the Best Animal Food Sources
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JD-Biz Corp Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Survival, - especially in adverse conditions, when you have suddenly been faced with natural or man-made disaster, - is based on a particular mindset. You may have read about people who have managed to get through and survive disaster and catastrophes, which are potentially life-threatening. On the other hand, there have been people who went through extensive survival training, and still could not manage to use their particular skills effectively...
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Peter Buffington
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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Peter Buffington took his personal experience with self-publishing and freely shares his hard-won wisdom and best advice for those looking to do likewise. This is a great guide for those starting out in self-publishing by someone who is successful in this genre and with the process.-Shelia F. English, CEO/Author/Producer, Circle of Seven Productions The Most Efficient Way to Publish an e Book is a fantastic and concise guide for anyone considering...
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WMG Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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1 online resource.
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English
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As indie publishing flourishes, many, many myths form around this new booming area of publishing. USA Today bestselling author and major indie blogger Dean Wesley Smith takes a cut at killing some of the myths before they can take root. From the myth that an indie writer can't get books into bookstores (they can) to the idea that indie publishing must be easy (it is and it isn't), Dean knocks ten myths down one after another and might just save you...
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