Throughout history, reading has been the passion of multitudes the world over. This applies whether it’s for entertainment or study purposes. There are at least 7 mental health benefits of reading books every day, and it’s a great way to widen your vocabulary.
Many people have a book in them, but the process of getting it put into print can seem like an insurmountable task. If this is something that’s relevant to you right now, read on because this article will provide you with a detailed guide on how to publish your very own book.
Get It Edited And Proof Read
When you’re writing your book, be sure to ask friends, family, and colleagues for honest feedback. Once you have a manuscript that’s ready to go, it needs to be edited and proofread. This is an important step, as it will ensure your book is the best that it can be. You may think that you know English well enough to submit your book unchecked, but the reality is that we all make mistakes when typing.
If you avoid this step in the process you will lose readers due to poor grammar or spelling errors. There are many editing and proofreading services available, so do your research and find one that fits your budget and needs.
Find A Publisher
Make sure that your work is polished and well written before making contact with any publisher or literary agent. There are many books that provide guidelines for finding publishers who are open to unsolicited manuscripts in your genre of writing. Search online bookstores such as Barnes and Noble and the Library of Congress website for publisher information.
There are also specialist websites that can steer you towards the right companies. If you’re in search of Poetry Book Publishers or anything else, it’s possible to view comprehensive directories of the best publishers in 2021. You can filter your search by genres (e.g. history, action and adventure, humor, children, Christian) and see the available formats. You can also view the hit titles with those publishers and even find the perfect editor for your next book.
Self-Publish
If you don’t have the necessary finance to pay for a publishing company, there is another option. Self-publishing also includes self-funding, self-distributing, and self-promoting. This is what you have to do if you want to publish your book on Amazon Kindle or iBooks without getting the help of a traditional publisher. You’ll be completely in charge of everything from the cover design all the way through to distribution.
Whilst this will require more time and effort than just writing your work, there will be fewer gatekeepers involved in this process. Self-publishing can be rewarding for writers who seek a larger potential market than that provided through traditional publishers.
Consider The Format
There are physical (softback, hardback), eBook, and audible formats you can consider. The physical version is what we normally think of as a book. It’s made up of paper pages that tell your story in the form of words and pictures. This version requires an upfront investment to produce (and this includes printing costs).
eBooks are digital versions of your book that you publish online and sell through a website (including Amazon), and this version will cost you nothing upfront. Audiobooks provide an audio recording of your story and they require little effort from you other than getting the audio recorded. The downside is that there aren’t many outlets for distributing these types of books right now, so it would limit your readership. If you publish a book in all formats it will have a greater chance of being sold.
PDFs And Blogging
These are two alternatives to the mainstream publishing routes. A pdf file is a document that’s saved in .pdf format. It’s easy to write your own pdf ebooks and distribute them online to share with the world. This method has been around for years, but not everyone knows about it or uses it. Both you and your readers would need an Adobe Acrobat Reader installed to access it. It’s a great way to create eBooks for your business and to have them downloaded from your website or distributed by email.
If you publish blogs on your website it can be another great way to share your writing. Medium is a popular blogging platform that makes it easy to publish your thoughts and ideas with others. It’s possible to publish articles or books on their platform, and you even receive a commission in proportion to the number of readers.
Create A Cover And Quality Interior Design
These elements can be crucial for your book’s success. You’ll want to work with a graphic designer who can create a stunning cover that will catch people’s attention. The interior design of your book should also be well-done, so it looks professional and polished.
If finances are an issue you can use a site like Canva to create your own book cover, or you can hire someone on Fiverr to do it for you cheaply. Before you decide on the cover, look at those of similarly published books that have been successful.
Market Your Book
Being a published author is an amazing accomplishment, but it can be extremely difficult to get your book noticed among millions of others. In order to make sure that people are aware of your content (and go out there and buy it), you need to create a marketing plan. This involves identifying your target audience to see who would most likely be interested in buying your book – and then reaching them with your adverts. There are several ways to achieve this, e.g. using Facebook Ads and tools like Google Adwords.
Hopefully, you now understand a lot more about the publishing process and the many different routes you can consider. If your book is good and you get everything right, you may end up with a bestseller on your hands. You’ll be excited that it’s taken off and be keen to start your next book as a result.
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