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SelfPublishing for Profit How to Get Your Book Out of Your Head and Into The s edition by Chris Kennedy Reference eBooks
There are quite a few books out there on self-publishing, most of which focus on a certain aspect of the process. For example, back in August I read Michelle Campbell-Scott's "Goodreads for Authors". Very helpful for folks not getting the most out of Goodreads. Others focus on the formatting aspects of putting out an ebook. And of course, there are tons of books on how not to suck as a writer.Chris takes a little different stab at the business of building yourself up as an indie author. It's not a lot of pages, only about 166 pages, but it does pack a lot of information into those pages. The best part is a good chunk of it really focuses on some of the forms of marketing new authors may not be aware of.
He of course goes over the usual, the need for an author web page, and a presence of social media. But Chris also talks about doing interviews, attending conventions, taking advantage of contests - and provides some links to help get you started. In addition, he doesn't skimp on one of the best marketing tools you have at your disposal, your cover. He goes into quite a bit of detail on how to go about getting a professional cover for your book baby. The only thing I would suggest to improve this section is, in a future edition, Chris include an example of a full brief from one of his cover contests. He writes amazing briefs, and new (and not so new) authors could greatly benefit from seeing how to write a cover brief the right way.
In addition to pure marketing, he goes over some of the pitfalls writers are apt to encounter. He has a section on top things to avoid in your prose, your options for editing, and if/when to spend money on editing, formatting and your cover.
One section not to miss is about doing a print version of your book. Chris goes over the differences between using Spark and Createspace. It's very informative in terms of laying out the expenses, the work involved in each, and the possible pays offs. So many writers focus on the just getting their book out that they don't understand the numbers involved until they've already committed to using one company over the other.
Because the book covers so much (social media, honing writing skills, marketing, ins and outs of publishing, writing back copy, etc.) the downside is such a short book cannot cover every item in as much detail as necessary for some newbies. For example, there is a section on setting up a Wordpress Blog and incorporating a mail capture system. For the most part, this is a bare bones section and someone just starting out could use quite a bit more hand holding than is provided.
This is a ambitious work, and on many levels it succeeds. I do think it could benefit from about 25-50 extra pages that add more depth to certain sections. I also think it would be a good idea to create an index of useful links at the end of the book. There are many links scattered throughout the pages, but adding a single place with all of them laid out by topic would make finding all those useful sites much more convenient.
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Thanks, Chris, for doing the legwork for me! It wasn't very long ago that Chris was where I'm at- a new author. I'm finding there's so much more to it than just writing a book, getting it published and then people buy it. With so many options out there, it's hard to know where to start when you're new at it but this book helped to bring it all together for me. I found his style very easy to understand. He covers the entire process and shares what worked for him as well what didn't. He also mentions resources which he's found helpful, such as for developing a website. I'm holding on to this book because I know I'll need it in the future!
A short but essential primer for anyone considering an excursion into the world of self-publishing. While brief and understandably broad, the pacing is successfully executed and contains a large number of helpful tactics to make your writing successful.
I am incredibly impressed with the quality and amount of content in this book. Chris clearly loves what he does and is eager to help others. His book has sincere tone. Plus, he really knows about the self-publishing business and relays it in a cogent and straight-forward manner. Excellent book!
Thank God for this book!
I just self-published my first book. "Help From Above"--Now on !
I couldn't have done it without Chris Kennedy's help!
This is a fantastic, step-by-step guide!
A must have for any author, whether they are working with a publisher or themselves! He addresses concerns in a real life way with humor. It's a motivational how-to gem with out-of-the-box but realistic solutions for virtually any entrepreneur. I wish this book would have been written 10 years ago and my first manuscript wouldn't have spent 8 years on a shelf due to fears/lack of direction. Thank you for writing this!
As an independent author, I am always looking for new books that might hold a fresh nugget of insight. I enjoyed this book. Much of what the book reveals I had already assimilated, because any discussion about the pursuit of greatness must talk about the fundamentals. Chris does that, and also goes beyond, into marketing techniques, and strategic planning. I think this book is an especially good resource for new and aspiring authors. I am confident you will find it inspiring.
Just finished Chris Kennedy’s first non-fiction work, Self-Publishing for Profit, and in short, it is fantastic. Mr. Kennedy walks the reader/aspiring author from the idea phase through drafting, publishing and marketing their work. He provides countless examples from his own personal life of publishing seven books in the past two years without any previous experience.
His writing style is warm and open, like getting advice from a friend. His advice on style is common sense, but also incredibly insightful to aspiring writers. He goes into great detail explaining the imperative of building a “brand”, connecting with readers, honing your craft, and maintaining momentum. One walks away with the realization that writing entails a lot more than they understood, but that with a plan and Chris’ sage advice they can do it.
In have read all of Mr. Kennedy’s books, and strongly recommend them, but this one gives the reader deeper insight into Chris as a person, his work ethic, and his interests in giving others a voice. If you like the worlds he creates, I’m pretty sure you’ll like him too.
There are quite a few books out there on self-publishing, most of which focus on a certain aspect of the process. For example, back in August I read Michelle Campbell-Scott's "Goodreads for Authors". Very helpful for folks not getting the most out of Goodreads. Others focus on the formatting aspects of putting out an ebook. And of course, there are tons of books on how not to suck as a writer.
Chris takes a little different stab at the business of building yourself up as an indie author. It's not a lot of pages, only about 166 pages, but it does pack a lot of information into those pages. The best part is a good chunk of it really focuses on some of the forms of marketing new authors may not be aware of.
He of course goes over the usual, the need for an author web page, and a presence of social media. But Chris also talks about doing interviews, attending conventions, taking advantage of contests - and provides some links to help get you started. In addition, he doesn't skimp on one of the best marketing tools you have at your disposal, your cover. He goes into quite a bit of detail on how to go about getting a professional cover for your book baby. The only thing I would suggest to improve this section is, in a future edition, Chris include an example of a full brief from one of his cover contests. He writes amazing briefs, and new (and not so new) authors could greatly benefit from seeing how to write a cover brief the right way.
In addition to pure marketing, he goes over some of the pitfalls writers are apt to encounter. He has a section on top things to avoid in your prose, your options for editing, and if/when to spend money on editing, formatting and your cover.
One section not to miss is about doing a print version of your book. Chris goes over the differences between using Spark and Createspace. It's very informative in terms of laying out the expenses, the work involved in each, and the possible pays offs. So many writers focus on the just getting their book out that they don't understand the numbers involved until they've already committed to using one company over the other.
Because the book covers so much (social media, honing writing skills, marketing, ins and outs of publishing, writing back copy, etc.) the downside is such a short book cannot cover every item in as much detail as necessary for some newbies. For example, there is a section on setting up a Wordpress Blog and incorporating a mail capture system. For the most part, this is a bare bones section and someone just starting out could use quite a bit more hand holding than is provided.
This is a ambitious work, and on many levels it succeeds. I do think it could benefit from about 25-50 extra pages that add more depth to certain sections. I also think it would be a good idea to create an index of useful links at the end of the book. There are many links scattered throughout the pages, but adding a single place with all of them laid out by topic would make finding all those useful sites much more convenient.
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