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Self-Publish Your Book With National Distribution Daphne Succes
Many
writers
struggle with constant rejection from the publishing world. A
rejection, though a part of the industry, is difficult for writers at
any stage in their career. You pour your heart and soul into a book,
along with hours of work, only to hear a publisher indicate that it
isn’t what they are looking for at this particular time. Many
books that were otherwise snubbed by traditional publishing houses have
gone on to be very popular. How? It’s simple. Self-publishing
is an avenue that many new, or rejected, writers pursue.
When you hear
self-publishing, perhaps you think about writing a book and taking it
to a printer, paying for copies and doing all of the footwork to get
your new work listed with major bookstores. But, thanks to the internet
and an innovative new approach to publishing, that’s no
longer the case. Sure, you still have to pen the book yourself but
leave the printing up to someone else. A growing number of POD (print
on demand) publishers are stepping up in search of the next bestseller.
Print on demand is a term used to describe a publisher who handles all
of the printing aspects, but on an as-needed basis.
The best
self-publishing companies offer a variety of programs with the majority
of them handling the issuance of an ISBN number and getting your book
cataloged with all of the major online bookstores, including Amazon,
Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, etc. In addition, when a book
is issued an ISBN number, it can be ordered at any bookstore. Your book
may or may not be physically stocked at your local shopping mall, but
the bookstore inside will have the capability to order it as requested.
As your new title is listed nationally with every major
bookstore’s catalog, it will steadily surface globally as
well. A year after your book is released; don’t be surprised
if search engine results show that it is listed with major online
bookstores across the world, including Japan, United Kingdom, Canada,
Australia, Germany, etc.
With print on
demand publishing, or self-publishing, you will have to pay a fee to
get your book in print. Longtime publisher iUniverse
(www.iUniverse.com) offers publishing packages starting at $499.00 and
up. In exchange for the startup fee, the company issues a printed
version of the book while the author retains all electronic rights to
the work and a 3-year contract with a 1-year automatic renewal. A
generous 20% royalty is offered on the sale of every book with
quarterly statements mailed to the author.
If you have been
turned away by traditional publishers, or simply want to retain full
control over your book, it’s cover design and content,
self-publishing may be the way to go. If you have never been published,
it is difficult to find a traditional publisher. With self-publishing,
you will have documentation of your previously published work and
royalty statements to show its success. Once your book is published,
get out there and promote your work. It’s the best way to
take your career from new to permanent status.
About The
Author
Daphne Succes is
a Writer, Business Owner, Motivator and Self-Starter and full-time Mom.
She started Passion Parties by Daphne in the Summer of 2005 as a hobby
while working full time. It has since become a full time passion for
her and hope to quit her full time job soon. She enjoys writing
articles about small businesses and family and tries to motivate other
women with the same desire. She can be reached at
1-877-TOY-DIVA. Visit her
website, http://www.daphnespassion.com.
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