Publishing a Book
Monday, July 28th, 2008Self-Publishing–How to Find a Self-Publishing Company that Won’t Rip You Off
If you’re new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Thanks for visiting!Thinking of self-publishing your book? There are some good reasons to self-publish (see my article on “Why You Should Consider Self-Publishing Your First Book“).
However, you can easily get gouged by choosing the wrong self-publishing company. I’ve had people come […]
Want to Get Published? 8 Top Publishing Pros Reveal Proposal Secrets
publishers Publishing a Book publishing coach teleclasses teleseminar Uncategorized writing tips Your Book Publishing CoachJust want to let you know quickly about an exciting resource for anyone who is interested in getting a book published by a publisher who will pay you–perhaps even a high five-figure advance.
Tonight, literary […]
Will People Steal My Ideas if I Put Them “Out There”?
by Diane Eble
One of the questions I asked on my recent teleseminar on “Choosing Your Best-Selling Book Title” came from Gitie.
“Should one keep the title a secret from others while still lokking for a publisher?”
The question is a good one because it gets at an underlying anxiety many people have: “If I tell the world about my idea, will […]
If You’re a Writer Who Wants a Best-Selling Title …
Last night I did a teleseminar in which I answered questions about how to choose a title for a book–or any information product–that would give it the most chance of becoming a best seller.
If you’re interested in listening to the replay, you can do so now.
don’t know if you were on the call last night, […]
Picking a Best-Selling Title … Scientifically? (Not!)
by Diane Eble
I’m writing an article (which will actually end up as an ebook, I think) on how to title a book so it’s a best-seller. Came across this tool: the Lulu Titlescorer.
It’s supposed to tell you what chance your book title has of becoming a best seller.
Note: This is supposed to be for novels, […]
What’s a Virtual Book Tour?
by Diane Eble
Last night I was interviewed by Suzanne Lieurance about my book, Abundant Gifts, in what is known as a Virtual Book Tour.
What’s a Virtual Book Tour?
This particular kind was created by Alex Mandossian. It’s a specific kind of campaign in which an “ask the author” page is set up on a web site, […]
We’re A Hit in Beijing!
Writing a book, no matter how prolific a writer you are can be a difficult proposition as previous posters have attested to.
Imagine co-writing a book in middle-America with someone half a world away! I’m so proud to announce that “The Mango Tree Cafe’, Loi Kroh Road” is going through the “primping” stages of getting it […]
Can You Really Make a Living from a Book?
This is a question that consumed me for several years after I woke up to the real economics of book publishing. (As in, the average royalty for a book comes down to $1.17 or so, net.)
I’m happy to report my conclusions: that yes you can make a good living from a book. There is a […]