Thousands of people have had countless dreams of becoming a published author. The main wall that most writers run into usually has to do with them not knowing how to go about directing their writing talents towards an outlet that will allow them to benefit from their work. With the creation of various digital reading devices, along with the increasing popularity of e-books as a whole, authors now have an endless amount of opportunities to benefit financially through their written word - as long as they know what to do with it.
In this age of digital information, almost anything can be done through a computer. Many believe there will always be a demand for written literature, but none can deny the growing trend of looking towards the internet for information of any and all sorts. As a writer of either fiction or non-fiction, this online audience can be used as a market base to sell and promote literature easily and effectively. Promoting books online is usually much easier than traditional methods, and the variety of audience is always much larger.
Publishing a Book Online
In this age of digital information, almost anything can be done through a computer. Many believe there will always be a demand for written literature, but none can deny the growing trend of looking towards the internet for information of any and all sorts. As a writer of either fiction or non-fiction, this online audience can be used as a market base to sell and promote literature easily and effectively. Promoting books online is usually much easier than traditional methods, and the variety of audience is always much larger.
Through various online publishing sources such as Lulu, CreateSpace, and many others, writers can easily pay for and begin the process of publishing their book right from home. This method is a much more direct route to publishing - a luxury that most authors of past decades were never able to achieve. Alternatively, publishing agents and trade publishers completely eliminate the upfront costs and can aid and expedite the publishing of your novel, short story, or other piece of literature.
E-Books
Having an E-book published is one of the quickest and easiest forms of publication for an up-and-coming author of an sort. Depending who you choose to publish your E-book with, a percentage of your proceeds will be given back to your publisher in turn for hosting your literature projects in a system that allows for quick and simple purchases worldwide.
The amount of profits taken can range anywhere from roughly 20 to 65 percent. Marketing or promotional options can encompass anything from small self-promotion to widespread marketing and advertisement campaigns when it comes to e-books, so there is really no limit to your financial success. For authors who are already selling printed copies of their work, agreements can be made to release an additional electronic version of your book or short story.
Printing physical copies of literature is much more expensive and will often times require a decent amount of capital money, but the profits will be much more direct. For authors who have already found success through e-books, deciding to have your piece of literature released in print copies can potentially boost overall revenue by well over 100%.
The amount of profits taken can range anywhere from roughly 20 to 65 percent. Marketing or promotional options can encompass anything from small self-promotion to widespread marketing and advertisement campaigns when it comes to e-books, so there is really no limit to your financial success. For authors who are already selling printed copies of their work, agreements can be made to release an additional electronic version of your book or short story.
Printed PublishingsThere is a certain aesthetic value that comes with a printed copy of a book that you love. Even if you have only previously published through e-books, or have yet to publish through any format, choosing to have copies of your work printed and bound in any amount can often times be an extremely positive influence on your writing career as a whole.
Printing physical copies of literature is much more expensive and will often times require a decent amount of capital money, but the profits will be much more direct. For authors who have already found success through e-books, deciding to have your piece of literature released in print copies can potentially boost overall revenue by well over 100%.
Trade Publishers and Print On Demand Publishing Printing copies of any book or short story requires no more than the appropriate funding. The difficult part of the process comes in the actual selling of the book. If you are confident in your writing abilities and revenue potential of your work, presenting the finished product to a trade publishing service might be the best choice for you. If you have a substantial capital sum to invest towards your book, and would prefer that you receive the highest percentage of revenue generated possible, then print on demand or POD publishing might prove more profitable in the long run.
The main aspects to consider when choosing between the two options include:
- Financial capital available or acquirable to put towards the publishing of your book
- Past experiences or success - if you are extremely confident in your books financial potential and have a firm grasp on the market in which you are selling, limiting the dividing of proceeds to a minimum by using POD publishing might be the wisest choice financially. Keep in mind that distribution of printed copies of any piece of literature, whether it be a childrens book or published novel, will require substantial effort on the part of an independent publisher.
Trade Publishing
A trade publisher is essentially a company willing to cover all financial costs of the publishing and distribution of your book for a portion of it's profits. Most trade publishers will offer an advance based on expected sales prior to your books release, along with your percentage of your profits as they are made. Be aware of unjust trade publishers that might present ill-fitting contracts that neglect to provide you with what you deserve as the sole author. Speak with and decide upon a publishing agent to help fight for specific clauses in your contract that will provide you with as many benefits as possible. Without a knowledgeable representative to assist you in your dealings with your trade publisher it will be difficult to even fathom signing a deal with a large publishing company like Random House or any other publisher on the literary market place.
Print On Demand Publishing
With all of the assistance you receive from a trade publisher will also come downfalls. A portion of the rights to your piece of literature will belong to your publisher; without absolute ownership, it can be much more difficult to enhance the financial possibilities of your work without first running it by your publisher. With print on demand publishing, all of the costs and responsibilities are brought directly to the author, bypassing all of the technicalities and obligations that are involved in publishing contracts.
Through print on demand publishing, the author or creator can decide exactly how many copies they wish to print, along with the style of print, cover art, and many other customizations. Print-on-Demand or POD publishing has become increasingly successful in the publication of independent novels, childrens books, and many other forms of literature. This method of publishing is also very popular for personal publications such as a family album or other book that will not be sold in any store. Many POD publishers offer special discounts for non-profit publications, but the largest discounts will appear when you purchase in bulk.
Publishing the short story that you recently wrote is entirely possible with the right financial backing. Distributing your piece of literature after self-publication is a bit more difficult. You shouldn't have a problem convincing a local book store to sell your book, but larger outlets such as Barnes & Nobles might take a little bit more effort. Although much of your distribution will be on a smaller base as an independent publisher, independent publishing marketers can provide you with access to large distributors such as Wal-Mart, book catalogs, or even college book stores. These marketing opportunities are extremely helpful for the independent author who has little knowledge in distribution or self-publication.
Through print on demand publishing, the author or creator can decide exactly how many copies they wish to print, along with the style of print, cover art, and many other customizations. Print-on-Demand or POD publishing has become increasingly successful in the publication of independent novels, childrens books, and many other forms of literature. This method of publishing is also very popular for personal publications such as a family album or other book that will not be sold in any store. Many POD publishers offer special discounts for non-profit publications, but the largest discounts will appear when you purchase in bulk.
Publishing the short story that you recently wrote is entirely possible with the right financial backing. Distributing your piece of literature after self-publication is a bit more difficult. You shouldn't have a problem convincing a local book store to sell your book, but larger outlets such as Barnes & Nobles might take a little bit more effort. Although much of your distribution will be on a smaller base as an independent publisher, independent publishing marketers can provide you with access to large distributors such as Wal-Mart, book catalogs, or even college book stores. These marketing opportunities are extremely helpful for the independent author who has little knowledge in distribution or self-publication.
AS you described it, publishing is a great adventure today.
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