Author Solutions https://www.authorsolutions.com/ The world leader in supported self-publishing Fri, 19 Feb 2021 16:04:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://www.authorsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/cropped-ASLLC-NEW_Mark-32x32.png Author Solutions https://www.authorsolutions.com/ 32 32 See You at Our Live Stream Event at This Year’s Virtual Tucson Festival of Books! https://www.authorsolutions.com/virtual-tuscon-festival-of-books-author-solutions/ https://www.authorsolutions.com/virtual-tuscon-festival-of-books-author-solutions/#comments Fri, 19 Feb 2021 14:51:49 +0000 https://www.authorsolutions.com/?p=637 See You at Our Live Stream Eventat This Year’s VirtualTucson Festival of Books! We’re already into the second month of the year, can you believe it? Time flies, indeed. But exciting things are happening in the book world. A few weeks ago, Tucson Festival of Books announced its exhibitors. Author Solutions is proud to join …

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Tucson Festival of Books!

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We’re already into the second month of the year, can you believe it? Time flies, indeed. But exciting things are happening in the book world. A few weeks ago, Tucson Festival of Books announced its exhibitors. Author Solutions is proud to join that list in this year’s first ever virtual book fair! Now, the literary festival is just around the corner and we’re adding the final touches for this live streaming event.

Visit the Author Solutions Youtube Channel for the live stream on March 6 & 7. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Catch interviews with featured authors including Arizonian locals. They’ll be talking about their books, the writing process and challenges, among other interesting things.
  • If you’re doing a book haul, keep an eye out for critically acclaimed self-published books. You might find your next favorite book among them! Some of these include gripping thrillers, inspiring poetry, mind-bending novels, and immersive memoirs that will leave you wanting more self-published books!
  • And, participants won’t leave without freebies because Author Solutions is wrapping up the day with an ebook giveaway. Don’t miss this if you’re looking to add a self-published title to your reading list.

Can’t wait for March 6 & 7? Get a head start on finding your next read at The Author Solutions Marketplace. You’ll find incredible ebook and paperback deals up for grabs from now until March 7th.

With Tucson Festival of Books going virtual, Author Solutions is excited about featuring some of the best indie authors published today, and sharing over 800 books with booklovers everywhere.

See you there,

Author Solutions

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Author Solutions Invited to Indiana University’s 2019 Kelley Connect Week https://www.authorsolutions.com/author-solutions-invited-to-indiana-universitys-2019-kelley-connect-week/ Fri, 31 May 2019 16:27:08 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=259 Author Solutions – May 31, 2019 Author Solutions Invited to Indiana University’s 2019 Kelley Connect Week Bloomington, Indiana-based Author Solutions was invited to participate in Kelley Connect Week, an integral part of the MBA program at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. The multi-day event took place both on IU’s campus and at ASI’s Headquarters …

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Author Solutions Invited

to Indiana University’s 2019 Kelley Connect Week

Bloomington, Indiana-based Author Solutions was invited to participate in Kelley Connect Week, an integral part of the MBA program at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

The multi-day event took place both on IU’s campus and at ASI’s Headquarters and included a Q&A session and a series of gatherings and events intended to help Kelley MBA candidates get a taste of a career at ASI.

Teams of candidates were asked to resolve a real-life business problem, making use of company resources and strategic thinking to come up with a solution to the issue. Students were divided into 25 teams of either 5 or 6 members, and were charged with coming up with a solution to the issue.

Festivities kicked off May 12, with ASI delegates including company president Billy Elliott and Author Learning Center President Keith Ogorek participating in a “Client Kick-off” meeting. 

Tours of the building and Q&A sessions held throughout the week also helped students formulate a strategy.

On May 15, a pitch session was held at ASI HQ, done in a “speed dating” format where teams have 3 minutes to pitch their ideas to judges, then receive brief feedback.

Judges comprised of Kelley and ASI officials selected the winners of the event, judged on presentation skills, initial cost of investment, leveraging company assets, and use of related diversification of key assets. All participants got the coveted Kelley School of Business gold coin.

“As a company we were blown away by the amount of work and creativity the students put into their presentations in the time they had,” Elliott said. “It was really difficult to pick just one winner because there were so many good ideas.”

For ASI, participation in Kelley Connect Week means an invitation to an institutional event at IU, an honor and a privilege for the company.

“Working with the team and faculty on this case and during the week was fantastic,” Ogorek said. “Their communication, attention to detail and understanding of our business challenges helped assure we had a great experience and heard some really interesting recommendations.”

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Author Solutions Blog https://www.authorsolutions.com/blog/ Fri, 10 May 2019 16:26:27 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=148 Author Solutions Resources, News and Market Insights Whether it’s information about the publishing industry or how to finish your manuscript or market your book, at Author Solutions we want to support authors and provide valuable resources throughout the publishing process. See You at Our Live Stream Event at This Year’s Virtual Tucson Festival of Books! …

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Whether it’s information about the publishing industry or how to finish your manuscript or market your book, at Author Solutions we want to support authors and provide valuable resources throughout the publishing process.

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AuthorHouse https://www.authorsolutions.com/author-house/ Mon, 06 May 2019 14:42:40 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=164 Author Solutions – May 6, 2019 AuthorHouse Built by authors for authors. Welcome Home! We invented self-publishing so you shouldn’t be surprised when we go and reinvent ourselves. That’s what we’ve done with the all-new AuthorHouse. We looked at everything from how our authors work together to what they need from us and built this …

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AuthorHouse

Built by authors for authors. Welcome Home!

We invented self-publishing so you shouldn’t be surprised when we go and reinvent ourselves. That’s what we’ve done with the all-new AuthorHouse. We looked at everything from how our authors work together to what they need from us and built this new application from the ground up. It’s faster, more powerful and easier to use!

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5 Tips to Help You Get Your Manuscript Finished https://www.authorsolutions.com/5-tips-to-help-you-get-your-manuscript-finished/ Tue, 19 Feb 2019 01:42:08 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=210 Author Solutions – February 18, 2019 5 Tips to Help You Get Your Manuscript Finished You were inspired. You started out strong, but you’re starting to run out of gas before the finish line. Not to worry! Here are five surefire tips to help you complete your manuscript and self-publish it. Put them into practice and …

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Author Solutions – February 18, 2019

5 Tips

to Help You Get Your Manuscript Finished

You were inspired. You started out strong, but you’re starting to run out of gas before the finish line. Not to worry! Here are five surefire tips to help you complete your manuscript and self-publish it. Put them into practice and you’ll holding your first book signing before you know it.

1. Set a target date when you want to hold a finished copy

Imagine what it will feel like to hold the first copy of your book. Having that goal in mind can be a key motivator to keep you writing. It might be a specific day like your birthday, wedding anniversary, or a date that coincides with an upcoming event (a speaking engagement, conference or convention).

2. Pay attention to your best time/place for writing productively

Most people are more productive at certain times of day than others. When you write, keep track of the time and location when you’re most effective, and try to set aside that time each day for writing. You might be at your most creative in the morning, for

example, or at night after the kids have gone to bed.

3. Set a schedule that will allow you to hit your target date

Now that you have a target date for completion, work backwards to establish a schedule to reach your goal. Let’s say you want to have a book signing in six months, but it will likely take you two months to get your book designed, printed and distributed. You need to submit your manuscript for production four months from now. Do you intend to have it copy edited? If so, you’ll probably need to allow another 60 days, leaving you only two months to get your manuscript ready to go.

4. Make yourself accountable to someone for finishing your book

Designate someone who will hold you accountable for sticking to your schedule. It can be a friend, family member, or someone familiar with the process. For example, publishing consultants at AuthorHouse have served in this role for thousands of authors. A firm but gentle hand can be all the encouragement you need to stay on track.

5. Plan an event to celebrate the book’s completion

For many authors, writing and publishing a book is one of the greatest accomplishments of their lives. Celebrate this feat! Throw a launch party at your home for friends and family. Give out copies of your book to those who’ve inspired you. This is more than a book, it’s part of your legacy. Take a few moments to pat yourself on the back and enjoy your achievement.

Millions of people have an idea for a book, but only the disciplined few earn the title of published author. You can be one of them!

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10 Tips for Effective Proofreading https://www.authorsolutions.com/10-tips-for-effective-proofreading/ Wed, 13 Feb 2019 01:39:16 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=206 Author Solutions – February 12, 2019 10 Tips for Effective Proofreading Whether you enlist the services of an editor or not, you still want your book to leave your hands looking as professional as possible. These ten techniques (compiled from previous articles) will help you find embarrassing manuscript errors before your reader does. 1. Have …

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10 Tips

for Effective Proofreading

Whether you enlist the services of an editor or not, you still want your book to leave your hands looking as professional as possible. These ten techniques (compiled from previous articles) will help you find embarrassing manuscript errors before your reader does. 1. Have someone else read your work. This is probably the most important tip! There’s nothing like a second set of eyes checking your work (not just for spelling or punctuation errors, but for clarity or inconsistencies). 2. Read it aloud. This will reveal mistakes you missed when you simply scanned the page silently. If the draft isn’t too long, consider having it read aloud to you (especially if it’s a screenplay). 3. Read it backwards. This technique won’t help you with sentence construction errors, but it’s useful for finding spelling errors. Starting at the last line and working backwards breaks up the sentence “flow,” and allows you to focus on each word individually. 4. Proofread a printed copy of your work. Many writers find that they are more successful at finding errors when they take a break from their monitors and use paper instead. This also allows you to focus entirely on proofreading, without the temptation to make creative changes. 5. Use your word processor’s spell checker, but don’t trust it completely.While not perfect (and not a replacement for a second set of eyes), a spell checker is still effective at calling attention to things you may have missed. 6. Put your writing aside for a while. Whenever possible, you should try to wait a few days (or at least a few hours) before you edit or proofread your work. This allows you to see things with fresh eyes that are more likely to spot errors. 7. Proofread several times, for different types of errors. Don’t try to find everything on the first pass! Scan your work several times, with a different focus each time (spelling, sentence structure, punctuation, etc.) 8. Keep proofreading materials handy. Make sure your dictionary, grammar and style guides are close by, but don’t be afraid to ignore these references when you’re “in the zone” with your writing. When you write, just write; when you proofread, just proofread. 9. Know your own strengths and weaknesses. As you write, you’ll probably notice that you tend to make the same types of mistakes again and again. Take note of these! When it’s time to proofread, briefly review your list of “Achilles’ Heels,” and give them their own scan. 10. Double-check facts, figures, names, and dates. The problem with factual errors, proper name misspellings, etc., is that they can undermine the writer’s credibility in his subject area. Attention to detail! In today’s world of e-publishing and blogging, where the “Publish Now” button is always close at hand, the potential for errors to make it into your final draft has never been higher. By following these tips, you can maximize your chances of catching them before your readers do.

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5 Actions for Overcoming Writer’s Block https://www.authorsolutions.com/5-actions-for-overcoming-writers-block/ Thu, 22 Nov 2018 18:49:28 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=217 Author Solutions – November 22, 2018 5 Actions for Overcoming Writer’s Block by RJ Lee What happens when you’re completely “blocked” and can’t write anymore? Should you pour yourself a drink or two, take a nap, and hope you’ll wake up in a more inspired state? Should you find some ancient Chinese secret at one …

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Author Solutions – November 22, 2018

5 Actions

for Overcoming Writer's Block

by RJ Lee

What happens when you’re completely “blocked” and can’t write anymore? Should you pour yourself a drink or two, take a nap, and hope you’ll wake up in a more inspired state? Should you find some ancient Chinese secret at one of those New Age stores downtown? The answer: a resounding “None of the above.” The key to unlocking your trapped creativity is… Creativity!

Here are a few really good exercises you can try:

1. Go to the grocery store or your local coffee shop and eavesdrop on a conversation. Then, go home and write your imaginary ending to that conversation. It can be serious, it can be silly. (Overheard: “That teenage daughter of mine simply won’t clean her room…” Your ending “So I told her she can’t go to the dance with her boyfriend until she does it” or, “So I deep-fried her cell phone.”)

2. Grab the newspaper (or bring it up online) and pick out a story. When you get halfway through, stop and write the rest of it yourself, adding bits and pieces that you think make it better.

3. Get started on your autobiography. Include your favorite childhood memories, and things that made you sad. The goal here is to provoke feelings and passion.

4. Write a paragraph or two on your favorite celebrity, athlete or politician.

5. Recap the day at work, your most recent shopping trip, the last family gathering you attended – anything. Just sit down and put it on paper.
These are simply exercises. There’s no agenda, no goals, no metrics. They’re just meant to get you writing, get you thinking, get that right side of your brain activated again. Sooner or later, the connection to your work at hand will be restored. Writer’s block is an obstacle to be hurdled, not a permanent state.

Some writers make it a point to sit down at a specified time of day and write for a specified period of time. There’s nothing wrong with that, but you may end up like the writer who deleted 290 pages of text because he felt what he wrote was garbage. Had he been wasting his time? Doubtful, because what he re-wrote became a bestseller.

Start with the notion that writer’s block is a myth. Conquer it through creativity, and then visualize your Pulitzer acceptance speech.

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Writing Tips from Famous Fiction Authors https://www.authorsolutions.com/writing-tips-from-famous-fiction-authors/ Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:08:38 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=231 Author Solutions – June 11, 2018 Writing Tips from Famous Fiction Authors “Introduce your main characters and themes in the first third of your novel. If you are writing a plot-driven genre novel make sure all your major themes/plot elements are introduced in the first third, which you can call the introduction. Develop your themes …

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Writing Tips

from Famous Fiction Authors

“Introduce your main characters and themes in the first third of your novel. If you are writing a plot-driven genre novel make sure all your major themes/plot elements are introduced in the first third, which you can call the introduction. Develop your themes and characters in your second third, the development. Resolve your themes, mysteries and so on in the final third, the resolution.” — Michael Moorcock

“It’s doubtful that anyone with an internet connection at his workplace is writing good fiction.” — Jonathan Franzen

“In the planning stage of a book, don’t plan the ending. It has to be earned by all that will go before it.” — Rose Tremain

“Protect the time and space in which you write. Keep everybody away from it, even the people who are most important to you.” — Zadie Smith

“My first rule was given to me by TH White, author of The Sword in the Stone and other Arthurian fantasies and was: Read. Read everything you can lay hands on. I always advise people who want to write a fantasy or science fiction or romance to stop reading everything in those genres and start reading everything else from Bunyan to Byatt.” — Michael Moorcock

“The writing life is essentially one of solitary confinement – if you can’t deal with this you needn’t apply.” — Will Self

“The reader is a friend, not an adversary, not a spectator.” — Jonathan Franzen

“Don’t tell me the moon is shining; show me the glint of light on broken glass.” – Anton Chekhov

“The main rule of writing is that if you do it with enough assurance and confidence, you’re allowed to do whatever you like. (That may be a rule for life as well as for writing. But it’s definitely true for writing.) So write your story as it needs to be written. Write it honestly, and tell it as best you can. I’m not sure that there are any other rules. Not ones that matter.” — Neil Gaiman

“Always carry a note-book. And I mean always. The short-term memory only retains information for three minutes; unless it is committed to paper you can lose an idea for ever.” — Will Self

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Four Paths to Publishing https://www.authorsolutions.com/four-paths-to-publishing/ Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:17:35 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=162 Four Paths to Publishing The ever-changing nature of the publishing industry has produced four clear paths for authors to achieve their publishing goals. by Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center. The past decade has brought about more upheaval in the publishing industry than the previous four hundred years combined. There weren’t many ground-breaking …

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Four Paths

to Publishing

The ever-changing nature of the publishing industry has produced four clear paths for authors to achieve their publishing goals.

by Keith Ogorek, President of the Author Learning Center.

The past decade has brought about more upheaval in the publishing industry than the previous four hundred years combined. There weren’t many ground-breaking innovations from the time Gutenberg invited the printing press through the introduction of the paperback (about eighty years ago). However, over the course of the last decade, the publishing world has undergone an indie revolution similar to what occurred in the film and music industries.

With the introduction of desktop publishing, print-on-demand technology, and the internet as a direct-to-consumer distribution channel, publishing became a service consumers could purchase instead of an industry solely dependent on middlemen (agents) and buyers (traditional publishers). In addition, the growth of e-books and digital readers has accelerated change, because physical stores are no longer the only way for authors to connect with readers.

While these changes have made now the best time in history to be an author, they have also made it one of the most confusing times to be an author. Not that long ago, there was only one way to get published: find an agent; hope he or she would represent you; pray they sell your book proposal to a publisher; trust the publisher to get behind the book and believe in the project; and hope that readers would go to their local bookstore and buy your book. This description of traditional publishing (or what some now call legacy publishing) is still a viable path for authors today, but now there are three other distinct paths an author can pursue to get published: DIY, General Contractor, and Supported Self-Publishing. Each of these could be labeled as self-publishing, but each offers distinct advantages

Let’s look at each of these paths and then compare their advantages and disadvantages.

1. DIY PUBLISHING

DIY—which stands for Do It Yourself—is a self-publishing option in which an author uses an upload tool like Lulu to create a book and get it into distribution. Some of these solutions may be e-book only or have limited distribution, but if you follow through, you can get your book formatted and available for sale in at least one format and through at least one online retailer. Many of these options are promoted as “free” to publish, but there is a misperception that DIY means you don’t have to spend any money. Sure, it’s possible to publish at no cost, but it’s not recommended. Even if you choose the DIY path, you should have your book edited, and you will likely have to spend something on marketing.

ADVANTAGE: Usually the least amount of financial investment needed to publish a book in at least one format.

DISADVANTAGES: Formats and distribution can be limited. Most options do not have any professional services available, so an author has to find the services needed to complete the project apart from the publishing solution.

2. GENERAL CONTRACTOR

The second option an author can pursue is the General Contractor publishing path. This requires hiring a number of independent service providers such as an editor, book designer, publicist, etc. and coordinating those activities. Typically, you will need to obtain separate quotes for the work, and it’ll most likely require more of a financial investment than DIY. More importantly, if you decide to be your own general contractor, it will take significantly more time to manage the process and coordinate the activities. You also have the option of hiring someone to be your general contractor. As this option emerged, a number of people began to promote themselves online as “publishing consultants.” These self-proclaimed consultants usually have some publishing experience but don’t typically offer any services themselves. Depending on which services you choose and which vendors you use, this option can require the largest financial investment of any of the publishing paths and can take the most amount of time to manage.

ADVANTAGE: You select the individuals who work on every aspect of your book

DISADVANTAGES: Can require the most time and money, depending on the scope of the project.

3. SUPPORTED SELF-PUBLISHING 

The third way you can get your book ready for sale is to work with a supported self-publishing company whose bundles of services help you get your book and cover designed in print and digital formats, in distribution, and available for sale. In addition, these companies typically offer a full menu of professional services for publishing, promoting, and selling your book. Most Author Solutions’ imprints, including AuthorHouse, iUniverse, and Xlibris, fall into this category. The biggest advantage to this publishing path is it’s a one-stop shop for everything you need to meet your publishing goal. Sure, it requires a financial investment, but because there’s a range of package offerings and price points, it’s apparent from the start what you’ll get and what it will cost. This transparency is not always possible with the General Contractor path, because you won’t know what you’ll need to spend until you get all your estimates.

Another advantage of the Supported Self-Publishing path is that there’s only one central place to call. Plus, with a place like Author Solutions, you have 24/7 customer service available. In addition, you have only one vendor relationship to manage no matter how many services you use. With the General Contractor path, you’ll likely have multiple vendors, which can take considerably more time to manage.

ADVANTAGE: One-stop shop for everything you need to publish, promote, and distribute your book, and you have selection, service, and convenience

DISADVANTAGES: Can require more of a financial investment than DIY, and packages may include services you do not want or need, although some customization can be possible.

4. TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING

The fourth path, Traditional (or legacy publishing), was the path discussed earlier. Historically, if you had a manuscript or book proposal, you needed to find an agent to represent you. Then, he or she would take the project to publishers with the intent to sell it and get an advance against future royalties. Unlike the first three paths, where you retain your rights to the content, you give your rights to traditional publishers, so you don’t have the same degree of control of your book as you do with the DIY, General Contractor, or Supported Self-Publishing paths. In addition, publishers can take a long time to evaluate, select, and actually publish a book, so you’ll need to be patient and resilient if this is the path you want to pursue.

If you do find a traditional publisher who wants your work, you’ll likely find they can improve upon it due to their experience. They may also have a sales force in place to push certain books to retailers, so you may find support from them that you won’t have if you self-publish. However, as a result of the changing publishing landscape, traditional publishers are now looking at self-published books as a source of content. In fact, if you watch the headlines, you’ll see publishers acquiring the rights to titles from all three of the self-publishing paths we’ve discussed.

ADVANTAGE: You may get an advance, and the publisher will typically improve your manuscript using their editorial expertise. Plus, they may have a sales force to push you book.

DISADVANTAGES: Fewer new titles and authors are being traditionally published, so the odds of getting “picked up” are reduced. It usually takes the longest time of any of the options to get to market.

How do you know which path is best for you?

Goals and expectations 

If your measure of success is New York Times Best Seller and appearance on the Today show, then no matter what path you pursue, you‘ll likely be disappointed. Set realistic goals for what you would like to see happen with your book, and be realistic about what you might be able to achieve. There is no perfect system to predict which books will be breakout hits, so publish the best book you can, market it to a clearly defined audience, and stay committed to your work.

Skills and experience

While there are options for you to do things by yourself, you should leave it to professionals if you don’t have the skills or experience needed to format your book or earn publicity. Hire experts or work with an author-services company so you publish the best book possible and give yourself the best opportunity for success

Time commitment 

How much is your time worth? This is a key question when it comes to publishing, because getting your book into the market will take time. If you want to manage the process yourself, you can, but many people choose author-services companies because they provide the most convenient and easy way to get a book into the market.

Budget

As with any purchasing decision, you should have a budget in mind when you are ready to publish.

The best time in history for authors and readers will only get better.

Not that long ago, few people could get published, but now everyone can get published if they pursue one of the four paths. If you look at the transformation that has taken place in the film and music industry, you’ll see content creation in those industries has exploded, which has given consumers more choices than ever before. Most importantly, new careers have been launched, many of which might not have happened had there not been a revolution.

Publishing is in the middle of its own revolution, and while these paths don’t guarantee success, they do give everyone the chance to be successful.

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The Benefits of Self-Publishing https://www.authorsolutions.com/the-benefits-of-self-publishing/ https://www.authorsolutions.com/the-benefits-of-self-publishing/#comments Tue, 22 May 2018 18:30:35 +0000 http://authsolutions.wpengine.com/?p=236 Author Solutions – May 22, 2018 The Benefits of Self-Publishing For years, self-publishing has been making tens of thousands of people’s dreams of becoming published authors come true, and we definitely have some experience to share. So what are some of the advantages of self-publishing, as opposed to the “traditional” publishing route? Let’s say this …

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Author Solutions – May 22, 2018

The Benefits

of Self-Publishing

For years, self-publishing has been making tens of thousands of people’s dreams of becoming published authors come true, and we definitely have some experience to share. So what are some of the advantages of self-publishing, as opposed to the “traditional” publishing route?

Let’s say this up front, though: publishing in any form has never been an easy business. Regardless of which route you take, you’re going to have to be a great self-promoter. That means book signings, social media, book readings, and good, old-fashioned word-of-mouth. But if you had the perseverance to write that first book, you can handle it!

So what are some benefits of self-publishing?

Speed

Even if you find an agent, and even if that agent finds a publisher (two rather big “if’s”), it can take years for your book to actually hit the shelves. The self-publishing cycle is much shorter; your book can go from your computer to the shelves in months (or even weeks, if you elect to publish as an ebook).

Longevity

Traditional publishing is definitely a “survival of the fittest” world. If your book isn’t selling, it’s going to be taken off the shelves, before it even has a chance to find an audience. When you self-publish, your book stays available as long as you want it to be available.

Creative Control

When you self-publish, you have much more control over the final appearance of your book, to include the cover design, size, binding, etc. Does this place the weight of more decisions on your shoulders? Sure–but the final product will be more in line with what you envisioned.

No More “Gatekeepers”

Remember what we said about publishing being a tough business? Well, you know what’s harder than promoting a published book? Promoting an unpublished book. Traditional publishing isn’t about making sure the most deserving books make it to the bookstores, it’s about what the publishers feel they can successfully market. “Why,” their thinking goes, “should we sell 5,000 copies of a thousand authors’ books when we can sell five million copies of ONE author’s book?” Good-bye, midlist.

Even if your potential audience is just a few thousand people, the residents of your town, or your own family members, self-publishing allows your book to become a reality.

You’ve worked hard, spent hundreds of hours at your desk, and probably sequestered yourself from friends and family to get that manuscript completed. Why let it lie around in your closest, or take up space on your hard drive? Self-publishing can help you take it across the finish line to your ultimate goal: putting your book into the hands of your readers.

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