Many writers struggle with constant rejection from the publishing
world. A rejection, though a part of the industry, is difficult
for writers at any stage in their career. You pour your heart
and soul into a book, along with hours of work, only
to hear a publisher indicate that it isn't what they are looking
for at this particular time. Many books that were otherwise
snubbed by traditional publishing houses have gone on to be
very popular. How? It's simple. Self-publishing is an avenue
that many new, or rejected, writers pursue.
When you hear self-publishing, perhaps you think about writing
a book and taking it to a printer, paying for copies and doing
all of the footwork to get your new work listed with major
bookstores. But, thanks to the internet and an innovative
new approach to publishing, that's no longer the case. Sure, you
still have to pen the book yourself but leave the printing
up to someone else. A growing number of POD (print on demand)
publishers are stepping up in search of the next estseller.
Print on demand is a term used to describe a publisher who
handles all of the printing aspects, but on an as-needed basis.
The best self-publishing companies offer a variety of programs
with the majority of them handling the issuance of an ISBN
number and getting your book cataloged with all of the major
online bookstores, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble,
Books-A-Million, etc. In addition, when a book is issued an
ISBN number, it can be ordered at any bookstore. Your book
may or may not be physically stocked at your local shopping
mall, but the bookstore inside will have the capability to
order it as requested. As your new title is listed nationally
with every major bookstore's catalog, it will steadily surface
globally as well. A year after your book is released; don't
be surprised if search engine results show that it is listed
with major online bookstores across the world, including Japan,
United Kingdom,Canada, Australia, Germany, etc.
With print on demand publishing, or self-publishing, you will
have to pay a fee to get your book in print. Longtime publisher
iUniverse (http://www.iUniverse.com)
offers publishing packages starting at $499.00 and up. In
exchange for the startup fee, the company issues a printed
version of the book while the author retains all electronic
rights to the work and a 3-year contract with a 1-year automatic
renewal. A generous 20% royalty is offered on the sale of
every book with quarterly statements mailed to the author.
If you have been turned away by traditional publishers, or
simply want to retain full control over your book, it's cover
design and content, self-publishing may be the way to go.
If you have never been published, it is difficult to find
a traditional publisher. With self-publishing, you will have
documentation of your previously published work and royalty
statements to show its success. Once your book is published,
get out there and promote your work. It's the best way to
take your career from new to permanent status.
Daphne is a Writer, Business Owner, Motivator and Self-Starter
and full-time Mom. She started Passion Parties by Daphne in
the Summer of 2005 as a hobby while working full time. It
has since become a full time passion for her and hope
to quit her full time job soon. She enjoys writing articles
about small businesses and family and tries to motivate other
women with the same desire. She can be reached at 1-877-TOY-DIVA
http://www.daphnespassion.com
