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Are
You Sitting on a Bestseller?
Here's
your invitation to find out. Contact us about publishing your
book quickly, stylishly and inexpensively. There's never been
a better time to get started. Last year self-publishers doubled
their submissions to Barnes & Noble and accounted for
10% of all sales to libraries. Self-publishing is now a $6
billion a year industry.
Writers
like you are turning their manuscripts into beautifully designed
store-quality books, professionally edited, with captivating
full-color covers. Many self-published books become bestsellers.
Some have even been adapted for the big screen. Many more
self-published books are picked up by major publishers. In
fact, according to The New York Times and Publishers Weekly,
a self-published book is the newestand fastest way to pitch
your manuscript to agents and publishers. It has far more
impact than a dull, typed manuscript.
What
the Experts Are Saying About Self-Publishing:
"We're
always watching what's going
on with self-publishers. We always ask our reps to keep their
eyes open."
Random House
"...publishing your own book can yield a tidy profit."
Investors Business Daily
"...every single publisher is on the lookout for self-publishers."
Simon & Schuster
"Now its very frequent for mainstream houses to go prospecting
among the self-published books to make them their own.
The New York Times
"The film rights to self-published books are getting
acquired even before the big houses can get them onto bookstore
shelves with their own imprints on them."
Variety
"...self-publishing has become a legitimate method of
getting into print as libraries and even bookstore superchains
are opening their shelves to the growing number of entrepreneurial
writers."
Newsday
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Reasons To Self-Publish
Career
Almost every major business figure has written a book or is
in the process of writing one. To be a serious player, theres
no alternative. Nothing beats a book for opening up doors,
and according to leading executive recruiters, authors command
higher salaries and get the best job offers.
Money
You'll sell your book through stores, book chains, book clubs,
libraries, the Internet, and even through newspapers, newsletters,
journals and magazines.
Celebrity
Prestige. Status. Reputation. Once you publish a book, youre
considered an expert. Theres no better vehicle to show the
world your business savvy and to shape opinions.
Publicity
A book gives you and your company access to the media. Reporters,
editors, publishers and radio and TV producers will turn to
you when theyre in need of a quote for their articles or a
guest for their shows. Publicity leads to people buying books,
attending your lectures, signing up for your classes, and
hiring you as a consultant.
Fame
Theres an entire network of associations, professional organizations,
trade shows, clubs, civic and religious groups, cruises (travel
free as a lecturer!), and seminars that will offer you an
opportunity to sell your book. If youre already out on the
lecture circuit, a book will double or even triple your speaking
fees.
Opportunity
Doors swing open in the academic community to published authors.
As soon as you begin teaching at one college or university,
youll wind up teaching at othersmaybe even land a permanent
appointment..
Impact
Books make the perfect premium, incentive, or giveaway. Theyre
always memorable and make a great present for birthdays, anniversaries
and holidays.
Publishers Want You
More self-published books than ever are being picked up by
mainstream publishers. In fact, self-publishing can launch
your writing career.
Get an Agent
A dull-looking manuscript isnt enough in todays highly competitive
market. Instead, print several eye-catching books called bound
galleys to grab the attention of agents, publishers and reviewers.
Fame
Many self-published books become bestsellers and some are
even made into movies. Imagine going on tour, being a guest
on radio & TV, or getting interviewed by newspapers and
magazines!
Fortune
Self-published books have meant lucrative sales for their
authors according to The New York Times. And when publishers
have gotten into bidding wars over self-published books, prices
have skyrocketed into the millions of dollars.
Get into Print
Nothing beats having a real book to share your memoirs, poems,
stories and ideas.
Give Out as Gifts
Your own self-published book will be more memorable than any
other gift given for holidays, anniversaries or birthdays.
Create a Family Album
Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens with your own
family heritage book. Reproduce your family photos and mementos
and collect them in a beautiful coffee-table book--the perfect
keepsake to give to loved ones, friends and neighbors. |