mardi 6 février 2018

A Good Book Idea Deserves An Ebook Publishing Coach

By Joshua Baker


A lot of people are self publishing their book for different reasons. They may use this as a branding tool in a particular industry or as a way to promote another product. Others may write books as a direct income stream and few eventually become full time authors signed to a publishing company. If one is going to take this route, it is not to be entered lightly. However, an ebook publishing coach can assist in a number of areas that may be overlooked by the new author.

There are a lot of good ideas and concepts that would make a marketable book. However, just having a unique product alone will not sell books or other media. A reputable coach will help in establishing a marketing plan that is sure to increase exposure and generate more sales.

There are many sites that will allow anyone to write a book and though freedom of expression is a right, this does not apply to every idea. In order to get a marketable book to the masses, it should go through a few channels before going live on a merchant site. If this is bypassed, a person might as well publish it themselves as a PDF and hope for the best.

The presentation is one of the first steps, as not all word-processing programs have this capability. It helps to always have a second set of eyes proofread the draft for grammar and spelling before declaring it the final copy. One downside to publishing through an office suite is the formatting may be off.

When ebook content does not flow easily or is spaced too close together, this is a telltale sign of bad formatting. Authors should consider the fact that their readers may use compact devices and books need to fit the screen accordingly. There is also copy editing to consider before going to publish, as errors can have a negative reflection on the credibility of the author.

Another matter that is best handled by a professional is the cover art. A graphic designer knows how to use the right colors and place text so that it draws the eye. The results should look good on any size screen and should load quickly.

While it may seem that certain genres are oversaturated, this should not be discouraging to the novice. Besides having a great concept in mind, a marketing strategy that uses more than one tool simultaneously will bring expose. With the right exposure, which should include online marketing, someone who is new to the game can make steady sales in a reasonable time frame.

All authors should also understand the business side, also known as who is making the money and when it will be paid. Most coaches know how to interpret this so the author will have an idea of what they are about to sign. There are different types of publishing rights that are offered and ideally, the writer should own all or most of their publishing.




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