If you want a no-holds-barred look at writing, check out Scott’s post here: http://www.scottberkun.com/blog/2007/how-to-write-a-book-the-short-honest-truth/ Ouch! My view? Anyone can write. There’s never been more opportunity for people to freely express themselves. Why, even blogs are built around writing and publishing – and millions do it for free. The questions are: Have you got something to … Read more
When you’re book is ready for promotion and distribution, get people to go into a bookstore and ask the store if they carry the book. Really badger the store to rack it up and ask them if it may be in other stores. If enough people inquire they will look at ordering the book in! get those connections and … Read more
get profile has relationship with the media get interviews get reviews get upfront of editorial people (not sales people) in media
If you have 200 pages or 50,000 words, you might need to make it into 2 books. People want as quick read – up to 120 pages.
Front Cover make it bright Back Cover info about the book goo bullet points on what you’ll learn review comments If someone opens up to the Table of Contents, they’re a high prospect to buy the book
edit re-edit finish the manuscript typesetting and design – test, review, endorsement proofing and editing – digitally printed is almost like phtsical print print publicise distribution