NOTE: To change the image on this slide, select the picture and delete it. Then click the Pictures icon in the placeholder to insert your own image. TRADITIONAL VS SELF-PUBLISHING Which Should You Choose?
My Book is Finished! What Do I Do, Now? Edit it (Natural Reader) Send it out to beta-readers Edit it AGAIN Format it (See Formatting Presentation)
What About Publishing? There are many different ways to publish your book: Traditional Publishing Self-publishing Indie-publishing
So What is “Traditional” Publishing? Traditional publishing is the process of: 1.Completing a manuscript 2.Writing a query letter (see query letter presentation) 3.Submitting query letter and/or manuscript to PUBLISHING HOUSE 4.Signing a contract with publishing house
What about “Self” Publishing? Self publishing is: 1.Completing a manuscript 2.Formatting and illustrating your own book (or hiring someone) 3.Using a third-party company (Createspace, Smashwords, Kobo) to publish your book
What’s the Difference? Traditional Publishing No extra work needed! Publishing House controls all marketing and printing of your book Controls publishing rights to your book You get a percentage of book profits Self-publishing Must self-promote, illustrate, and format book ALL rights are yours You receive ALL profits Third-party publishers (Createspace, Kobo, Smashwords) will print your books for you (FREE)