We all know the publishing world has changed. An explosion in printed
book, Ebooks, and self-publishing has contributed to more new titles
coming to market than ever before. With so much happening, how does an
author stand out from the crowd? Not to mention turn a profit.
Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell
Your Book is the one-stop guide to understanding the book business and
the necessary steps to become a successful author in today's rapidly
changing publishing world.
Authored by Randy Davila, President of Hampton Roads Publishing &
Hierophant Publishing, Think Like a Publisher explains the basics of the
publishing industry in clear and concise language, including what
publishers (and readers!) look for in a manuscript, the importance of a
good editor and how to find one, author platform building, and marketing
strategies, and even how to find the right self-publisher for your
manuscript.
Think Like a Publisher offers a chance for every author to get inside a
publisher's head to not only increase your chances of being published by
a traditional publishing house, but more importantly, teach you how to
promote your own book and create a successful author business model.