3 Tips When Publishing Your Book
Posted on: 14 September 2021
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If you've written a book, you may be wondering what to do next. In the past, getting published involved a lot of luck, but with more and more publishing options available, more and more people can get their work to the masses. If you would like to learn more about book publishing, keep reading.
1. Edit and Polish
Before sending your book anywhere to be published, you need to edit and polish the book. You can start by editing it yourself, but it is best to get a second pair of eyes on it. Even if you don't know a professional editor, having a friend or family member read the story may be beneficial; they may catch something that you keep missing.
You can also hire a professional editor to edit the book. The great thing about professional editing services is that they come in many forms. You can pay for someone to simply check for spelling and grammar, or you can pay a little more for the editor to help you with structure and format.
2. Consider the Cover Art
Cover art is important for capturing the attention of potential readers, but it also provides you a chance to express what the book is about. If you have some skills with photo editing software, you may be able to craft your own basic cover art, but it may be best to hire an artist for this part.
Depending on the company you choose to publish the book, they may have artists they can direct you to. If you're going to self-publish the book, however, you will need to find your own artist and/or make your own cover art.
3. Consider Your Options
Finally, you need to determine how exactly you are going to publish your book. There are many self-publishing programs available, but many of them require you to do all the work. Some publishing companies may offer additional features such as editing, marketing, etc.
Next, you'll need to determine if you are publishing your book in print or as an ebook. Naturally, you can choose both, but ebooks are much cheaper to self-publish because you don't need to worry about materials and printing the books. You will need to adjust the formatting for the ebook, and you will still need cover art for an ebook.
Don't let that story just sit on your computer. There are many ways you can publish a book. If you would like to know more, or if you are ready to get started, contact a publishing company in your area today.