Everything you need to know about getting started and building within the independent book market. This is not text book information. But instead tried and tested by one of the independent publishing worlds most knowledgeable individuals. I have sold more books outside the store market than most of those who have made it on the Essence Betsellers List.Pre-order copies of the booklet which will change your way of thinking about the book business and marketing. Available now to pre-order on amazon.com
Title: The Secrets Of Self Publishing (A Booklet To Guide You) by Therone Shellman
Pub Date: June 12th 2008
1. HOW TO FORM YOUR COMPANY
2. WRITING YOUR STORY AND NETWORKING WITH DIFFERENT SOURCES TO HELP YOU FORM A BOOK.
3. DISTRIBUTION
3A. DISTRIBUTION (WORK THE SYSTEM. DON’T LET THE SYSTEM WORK YOU
4. MARKETING AND PUBLICITY
4A. BOOK MARKETING (WHERE TO SPEND YOUR MONEY AND TIME)..
4C. GUERRILLA MARKETING BEYOND THE STORE FOR INDEPENDENT AUTHORS AND SMALL PRESSES
5. RECORD KEEPING AND BUDGETING
6. THE PROS AND CONS OF BOOK SIGNINGS (MARCH 28, 2007 BOOK SECTION MYSPACE FEATURE)
6A. PROTOCOL FOR SETTING UP BOOK SIGNINGS
7. PROTECT YOURSELF AGAINST PUBLISHING INDUSTRY THIEVES
8. BUSINESS CREDIT
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