“The Publishing Yellow Brick Road”
Contrary to belief of many aspiring authors, the Publishing Yellow Brick Road is straightforward. Most self-published authors …
- Write the book.
- Get it edited, often by self and friends … in my opinion, not using a professional editor is the first pothole.
- Get a cover created using free resources … in my opinion, this should not be a DIY project. Not having a book cover designer is the next pothole.
- Get the book interior designed either by self or lowest cost … in my opinion, this should not be a DIY project. Not having a book cover designer is the next pothole.
- Use the free ISBN option offered when uploading a book … in my opinion, if not publishing with a traditional publisher, authors should solely own your ISBN.
- Don’t grasp the work of marketing … in my opinion, over 80% of a book’s lifespan is in the marketing phase stream.
- Are enveloped with author and book publishing fatigue … in my opinion, the book will limp and eventually sink.
The Publishing Yellow Brick Road is never straight. It isn’t a “check the box” journey; it’s woven with potholes. If you think it is not, you are delusional.
Dr. Judith Briles started writing notes to her classmates in first grade … and got into “disruptive trouble” from her teachers. She’s now the author of 49 books and counting, still being a disrupter. Her books have won over 57 book awards and been Amazon bestsellers. She’s also the Director of San Francisco chapter of the Women’s National Book Association. You can follow her professional side at www.TheBookShepherd.com where she works with writers to become published authors. Listen in to her weekly podcast: AuthorU: Your Guide to Book Publishing at https://bit.ly/AuthorUPodcast
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