5 Essential Steps to Self-Publication Success
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What are the five essential steps to self-publication success? Jon Swerens, editor/designer of two books published by The News-Sentinel of Fort Wayne, shares what he learned in a 20-minute presentation first seen at the Allen County Public Library on April 23. Photos are ©The News-Sentinel, except for the crying man, ©Daniel Dickman: http://www.flickr.com/people/spunkinator/
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5 Essential Steps to Self-Publication Success
- 3. Thank you.
- 4. Hello!
- 5. Jon Swerens
- 10. 5 Missteps That Will Kill Your Self-Published Book
- 12. Number of books published per year in U.S.
- 13. Number of books published per year in U.S. 1.1 million
- 14. Number of copies average non ction book sells in U.S. per year
- 15. Number of copies average non ction book sells in U.S. per year < 250
- 16. 1. Don’t coddle. Coach.
- 18. Your book is an athlete.
- 19. 2. Gather trusted advisors.
- 20. Your mom?
- 21. Your mom? Your childhood friend?
- 22. Your mom? Your childhood friend? Your buddy at the print shop?
- 23. It’s a matter of reputation
- 24. Editor
- 26. Editor Graphic artist Marketer
- 27. 3. Sweat the details.
- 31. Register a name
- 32. Register a name $11
- 33. Buy your ISBNs
- 34. ISBN 978-0-9795694-2-5 52995 > 9 780979 569425
- 35. Buy your ISBNs 1 for $125
- 36. Buy your ISBNs 10 for $250
- 37. Buy your ISBNs 100 for $575
- 38. Get your bar code
- 39. Get your bar code free
- 40. Build a simple web site
- 41. Build a simple web site > $100 a year
- 42. Create a simple logotype
- 43. Create a simple logotype ?
- 45. Bob’s Books ‘n Stuff!!
- 46. 4. Dress for success.
- 47. Judge a book by its cover?
- 50. Yes!
- 51. Cover
- 52. Back cover
- 53. Typography
- 54. 5. Be your own agent.
- 55. Get in front of your audience
- 57. Too bad!
- 58. Social media
- 61. 500 million + active users
- 62. Make a separate Facebook page
- 64. jonswerens.com
- 65. All photos ©The News-Sentinel except The Crying Man ©Daniel Dickman http://www. ickr.com/people/spunkinator/
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