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Articles and Columns by Brian Hill and Dee Power
Brian Hill and I, Dee Power, are the authors of
The Making of a Bestseller: Success Stories from Authors and the Editors, Agents, and Booksellers Behind Them,
Attracting Capital From Angels
Inside Secrets To Venture Capital
Over Time , the novel
Business Plan Basics, and
58 Ways To Find Money for Your Business.
We have been published by the big New York houses, self-published, been published by print-on-demand and have three Ebooks published.
We know book publishing.
Can you get your book published? Should you self-publish? Find a traditional, commercial publisher? Use a publish-on-demand company? What’s a literary agent and do you need one? What do acquisition editors at the big publishers want to see? How do you get your book into bookstores? Who do you contact for reviews? What’s a sell sheet, an ISBN, an ARC, or a platform? How do you get your book on Amazon.com?
Where can you find the answers to those questions and more?
The Publishing Primer: A Blueprint for an Author's Success
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First I have to say "Thank You" for making this fine book available.
I didn't know what to expect when I first received your book. I was thrilled to find that it was jam-packed with news-I-can-use, rubber-meets-the-road information. Finally I had found someone who had actually practiced what they preached to take me by the hand and guide me toward getting published.
Tony Spann Read Tony's complete review
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Whether you are a new author, a self-published author, a seasoned pro, or even someone just thinking about writing a book, The Publishing Primer is an invaluable resource packed with honest, straightforward information that is easy to find and gets to point. Every author needs this book. This little book is a gem!
Gayle Martin, Author of Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Luke and Jenny Visit Tombstone Read all the reviews
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Brian's and Dee's book is a true godsend of information on the publishing industry and the writer's place in the publishing process. It provides a thorough overview of the whole affair as well as warnings on mistakes to avoid. That information coupled with the generous provision of addresses and resources have convinced me that this book would be a vital resource for any serious writer.
Sherry Grunder, Freelance Writer Read all the reviews
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There are only three alternatives to take your manuscript from your computer to the bookstores:
Commercial publication None of the alternatives are easy. Each has its own challenges. And just getting your words into a book doesn’t mean bookstores will buy it.
The Publishing Primer tells you what you need to know with practical, straight forward advice and over 100 specific resources and contacts to help you. You’ll get an overview of how publishing works, how books get in bookstores, and find the best route to your publishing success.
See you on the bestseller list!
Sincerely, Dee Power and Brian Hill have done it again! Their new book, The Publishing Primer is a must have for any serious writer. Meticulously researched, the book contains valuable information that will help beginning and experienced writers make decisions about their publishing future.
Michael Murphy, Author of Try and Catch the Wind Read all of Michael Murphy's review
Marketing
Fauzia Burke, Shel Horowitz, Carolyn Howard-Johnson, Paul J. Krupin, Theresa Myers, Stacey J. Miller, Gene Taft, Lissa Warren
Booksellers
Daniel Goldin, Mitchell Kaplan, Michael Powell, Barbara Meade, Gayle Shanks
Publishing and Production
Joe Chengery III, Michele De Filippo, Dr. Spencer Johnson, Margret McBride, Cathi Stevenson
This Ebook is a terrific nuts-and-bolts guide for beginning to advanced authors seeking information on writing, publishing and promoting books in the latest technological trend in publishing.
Shelley Bueche Read all the reviews
We didn't rely just on our own personal publishing experience. Nearly 60 successful literary agents, 60 acquisition editors at major publishing houses, 25 bookstore owners, 50 newspaper book editors/reviewers in addition to the experts mentioned above, contributed to, or were interviewed. You find out directly from the source how to play the publishing game and win.
While reading The Publishing Primer I became reinvigorated, so excited to take action that I had to stop reading to flesh out ideas that had been lingering in my mind for months. I’ve read dozens of books on writing and publishing, but none have ignited my imagination and boosted my confidence like The Publishing Primer
Beth Williams Read all of Beth's Review
21 Elephants That’s a Lot of Books: How many books are released each year
Vanity/Subsidy publication
Self-publishing
Dee Power and Brian Hill
Contributing Experts include:
Here’s what you’ll Get
A Quick Overview of the Book Publishing Industry
Sitting the Elephants on the Shelf: How books get in bookstores
How Bookstores Select Titles
How the Bestseller Lists Work
What Boosts A Book to the Top of the Bestseller List?
Frequently Asked Questions About Publishing
What’s a Literary Agent and Do You Need One?
The Probability of Publishing
Publisher or Literary Agent?
Do You Need an Agent?
Finding an Agent
What Do Agents Want from You
Why Do You Need a Query Letter and How to Write One
Perils and Pitfalls: Whom Can The Beginning Author Trust?
The Publisher Says Yes
The Path to Publication
What Should Be in a Book Proposal?
Should You Follow Up?
What Happens at the Publishing House
Money, Money, Money: Advance$
After the Advance: The Editing Process
It Starts With Marketing
Got Your Platform Handy
Self-Publishing, Publish-on-Demand, Vanity/Subsidy Publishing
What’s the Difference Between Self-publishing and Vanity/Subsidy Publishing?
What Does POD Really Mean?
Self-Publishing Your Book
Cover Design
Manuscript Editing
Interior Design and Formatting
ISBN or International Standard Book Number
Determining the Price of Your Book
Distributors
Publishers Are Not Exempt from Questionable Practices
Keep These Warning Signs in Mind
Getting Your Books in the Bookstores
It’s a Challenge
Sell Sheets
Power Up Your Publicity
Establishing an Internet presenceWhat should be included in your media kit
On to the press release
Examples
Set up a press release distribution schedule
Develop your media list
30 Free press release distribution sites
Establish yourself as an expert
Can You Convince Independent Bookstores to Carry Your Book?
The Great Mystery of Amazon.com
Convincing the Chain Bookstores to Stock Your Book
Marketing Plan Format
Our Marketing Experts Answer Writer’s Questions
From Booksellers: What Every Author Can Do
to Help Bookstores Sell Your Book
Media kits, sell sheets, ISBN's, platforms? And you thought the hard part of creating a book was the writing. Thanks to Dee Power and Brian Hill's newest, The Publishing Primer, writers can focus on the writing. This tightly focused book leads readers (and writers) through the maze of agents, publishers, printers, bookstores, and book critics by offering winning advice on how to check out potential agents, when to send ARC's (advance review copies) and how to get a self-published book on store shelves.
Pamela White, www.foodwriting101.com, publisher of Food Writing, an online newsletter, and of Make Money as a Food Writer in Six Lessons, available at Amazon.com
Read all of Pamela's Review
I've just finished reading the book, and my oh my - what a FANTASTIC read it was. Undoubtedly the most informational and useful ebook I have ever read. A thrilling read, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Dave Cocozza Demand and Deliver
… this book should be a mandatory purchase for any new author who ventures out into the publishing world, naive and hoping that a guardian angel will swoop down and help them. This book IS that angel; keeping the potential bestselling author on the right track and guiding him/her along the way to a successful writing career, keeping clear of the scammers and those who would take advantage of them. Whether you've just finished your book; seeking an agent or a publisher or have already started considering your publicity tour this is a valuable resource that can't be passed up!
Sheryl Nantus www.sherylnantus.com Read all of Sheryl's Review
The Publishing Primer tells you:
What boosts a book to the top of the bestseller list?
Media kits, sell sheets, ISBN's, platforms? And you thought the hard part of creating a book was the writing. Thanks to Dee Power and Brian Hill's newest, The Publishing Primer, writers can focus on the writing. This tightly focused book leads readers (and writers) through the maze of agents, publishers, printers, bookstores, and book critics by offering winning advice on how to check out potential agents, when to send ARC's (advance review copies) and how to get a self-published book on store shelves.
Pamela White, www.foodwriting101.com, publisher of Food Writing, an online newsletter, and of Make Money as a Food Writer in Six Lessons, available at Amazon.com
I've just finished reading the book, and my oh my - what a FANTASTIC read it was. Undoubtedly the most informational and useful ebook I have ever read. A thrilling read, I enjoyed every minute of it.
Dave Cocozza Demand and Deliver
… this book should be a mandatory purchase for any new author who ventures out into the publishing world, naive and hoping that a guardian angel will swoop down and help them. This book IS that angel; keeping the potential bestselling author on the right track and guiding him/her along the way to a successful writing career, keeping clear of the scammers and those who would take advantage of them. Whether you've just finished your book; seeking an agent or a publisher or have already started considering your publicity tour this is a valuable resource that can't be passed up!
Sheryl Nantus www.sherylnantus.com Read all of Sheryl's Review
Advertising? Think again.
How to submit your book to literary agents
Keep your query letter out of the slush pile.
How to submit your book directly to publishing houses
Write a book proposal that grabs the publisher’s attention, Terry Whalin tells you how.
How publishing houses make the decision to publish a book
It’s all about your platform. Shel Horowitz shares his secrets to being a terrific radio guest.
What to expect after you have a publishing contract
Audio, electronic, foreign language, TV and film, so many rights.
And let’s not forget the advance ($$$) for the author.
Dr. Spencer Johnson discusses trends in publishing.
Should you self-publish or use a vanity/subsidy publisher?
What does POD really mean?
What to expect when you self-publish.
Cover design tips from Cathi Stevenson
Carolyn Howard-Johnson tells you why you need an editor
Joe Chengery III tells you why clean editing is essential.
How to get your book in bookstores
Sell sheets are your secret weapon.
What should be included in your media kit
Theresa Meyers shares their pointers
Fauzia Burke explains how websites can boost your book.
Can you convince book reviewers to review your book?
Yes! And 50 newspaper book editors tell you how.
Getting in the book chains
What’s the one thing that will make or break your chances?
But that's not all
The Publishing Primer includes:
18 pages of specific advice on press releases, marketing, and promotion from our four marketing experts.
The Publishing Primer
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