This week I’d like to discuss the trials and tribulations of distributing self-published books. There is an incorrect perception that every book has to be distributed through traditional channels in order to be successful. What I mean by that is authors think their books have to be distributed by Ingram or Baker & Taylor and […]
Okay…so if you’ve been reading my columns so far, you understand how to define your market, how to value your book, and the economics of self-publishing versus traditional publishing. This week, let’s start getting into the practical aspects of selling your book. The first step you should take is to create an email newsletter, like […]
During the past month, I’ve received dozens of emails from concerned authors who have heard rumors that bookstores won’t sell their print on demand (POD) books. While this may be true in some cases, it’s certainly not the standard. And, these rumors shouldn’t discourage you at all from self-publishing your book through affordable print on demand publishing.
