Yes. Congratulations. Follow your plan. Adapt it where necessary. You might think you are done, but you should write another book or put together auxiliary products or services to share or sell to the readers of your book. No. Consider hiring a publicist, or do your own research to learn more about after-publication marketing. CheckContinue reading “#15 Do you have a marketing plan for the continued promotion of the book?”
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#14 Has the book been published?
Yes. Continue to #15. No. Continue working with your agent, publisher, and publicist or do you own research, to learn what you will have to do for marketing the book before and after publication. Review the Pre-Publication Reviewer Resources. Review the Independent Publishing Requirements. Featured image credit: Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash
#13 Do you have a marketing plan for the lead up to the launch of your book?
Yes. Continue to #14. No. Consider hiring a publicist or learning more about what is required for a book launch marketing strategy. Featured image credit: Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash
#12 Has your agent sold the publishing rights for your book?
Yes. Continue to #13. No. Depending on how much time your agent has had to sell the rights to your book, consider whether a different agent may be a better fit for your book. Be sure you have identified which rights you want your agent to represent you in any sale. The author’s bundle ofContinue reading “#12 Has your agent sold the publishing rights for your book?”
#11 Do you have an agent?
Yes. Continue with #12. No. You can reach out to publishers and editors without an agent, but you must do the work of an agent, including learning what’s involved in writing a query letter. Research agents to find those who handle the type of book you’re writing. Follow the guidelines for what the agent wantsContinue reading “#11 Do you have an agent?”
#10 Do you know what indie authors must do for themselves?
Yes. Continue with #11. No. An indie author must be prepared to handle the following or to hire someone to handle them. *Obtain ISBNs for each version of the book: hard cover paperback, ebook, and audio book. *Engage a professional cover designer. The same design can be used for both hardcopy and ebook, but anContinue reading “#10 Do you know what indie authors must do for themselves?”
#9 Do you want to publish your book through a traditional publisher?
Yes. First, realize that you probably need an agent. Check out to #11. Then consider the length of time it will take to get your manuscript through the publication process, typically 18 to 24 months. If you don’t want to wait so long, consider the independent publishing route by checking out the next answer. ContinueContinue reading “#9 Do you want to publish your book through a traditional publisher?”
#8 Have you had your draft reviewed by beta readers or manuscript reviewers?
Yes. Continue to #9. No. Check out Pre-Publication Reviewer Resources. Featured image credit: Photo by NeONBRAND on Unsplash
#7 Have you had your draft edited by a developmental editor?
Yes. Continue to #8. No. A developmental editor doesn’t focus on spelling, punctuation, grammar, or style, but rather on consistency and pacing of the story, and may recommend restructuring or leaving out content. A developmental editor may assist at early stages of turning an idea or outline into a draft or once the manuscript isContinue reading “#7 Have you had your draft edited by a developmental editor?”
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