Publishing Gems
Insider Information for the Self-Publishing Writer
by Brent Sampson
Format:
 5 x 8 Paperback cream
ISBN:
 978-1-932672-85-5
Cover Price:
 $9.99
Trade Discount:
 55%
Pages:
 88
Category:
 REFERENCE / General
Available at:
 http://www.outskirtspress.com/publishinggems
Distributed via:
 Ingram, Baker & Taylor
Published by:
 Outskirts Press, Inc.
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 http://www.outskirtspress.com/buybooks
Publication Date:
 Mar 11, 2005



"From choosing a publisher to promotion, this is an indispensable resource for every writer, self-published or otherwise." - Dan Poynter, bestselling author of The Self-Publishing Manual

Who says 'inside information' is all bad? Brent Sampson's excellent Publishing Gems creates a few shortcuts, offers over 150 suggestions and will save you money. For an 'outsider' to the wheels of publishing, this gem is a keeper." - Dr. Judith Briles, president of the Colorado Independent Publisher's Association


Hear an excerpt from the author:


FIVE REASONS TO READ THIS BOOK

  • The information is presented in list format for easy reference
  • From plotting , to production, to promotion, Publishing Gems offers advice at every stage of the process
  • Insider information from a publishing professional helps you avoid common mistakes
  • It's a fun, fast read that infuses your mind with valuable suggestions devised to inspire
  • Writing a book opens windows but publishing one opens doors

    Table of Contents


    Part I: Craft Your Book
    Nine Steps for Plotting a Fiction Foundation
    Four Ways to Finish the Book You Have Started
    Five Tips for Catching Errors in Your Manuscript
    Five Questions Answered About Copyright

    Part II: Choose Your Publisher
    Ten Concerns When Choosing a Publisher
    Seven Secrets of Old-Fashioned Publishing
    Five Facts About Vanity Printers
    Seven Benefits of On-Demand Publishing

    Part III: Promote Your Book
    Seven Hints Regarding Pay-per-Click Promotion
    Three Methods for Establishing a Hook
    Six Steps to Becoming an Expert
    Seven Steps for Securing a Media Event
    Ten Tips for a Top-Notch Press Release
    Five Questions Answered About Book Reviews
    Seventeen Book Reviewers Listed
    Nine Book Signing Tips

    Part IV: Sell Your Book
    Five Facts About Book Covers
    Five Important Aspects of E-Books
    Four Pricing Definitions for Distribution
    Eleven Tips for Enhancing Your Distribution
    Two Online Discrepancies Explained
    Four Elements of a Complete Online Listing
    Twelve Criteria for Getting Shelf Space

     
About the Author, Brent Sampson

Brent Sampson is the president, founder, and CEO of Outskirts Press, Inc, located in Parker, Colorado and online at www.OutskirtsPress.com. Featuring advanced on-demand technology and unprecedented flexibility, Outskirts Press offers customized publishing services that combine the best aspects of traditional and alternative publishing.

An accomplished artist and writer, Brent Sampson is the author of Adventures in Publishing : An Interactive Guide to Publishing Your Book and The Art of Poetry. Together with Outskirts Press, he is an active member of the Colorado Independent Publisher's Association, the Publisher's Marketing Association, the Small Publisher's Association of America, and the Small Publishers, Artists, and Writer's Network. Outskirts Press is a proud member of the Better Business Bureau.

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