So You Want to Publish Your Own Book & E-Book

With a bit of humor and a conversationally quirky tone, this book teaches the young adult audience about the publishing industry, including: write a killer query letter and book proposal qualities to look for in a literary agent and editor how to read the fine print of a contract The creative part of book publishing is covered with beautifully colored photography and graphics; you will learn how to create an eye-catching cover as well as some basics on book design. Reader familiarity is the biggest factor in sales, with 60 percent of readers saying they're more likely to purchase if they've heard of the author. This may seem like a catch 22 for young people, but this book arms you with dozens of low-cost tactics to get your name in the limelight usng basic marketing tools, including book tours, signings, and Amazon Marketplace. Advice and information from all types of publishers and authors gives you a real-life glimpse into today's publishing industry. With this young adult guide in hand, you re sure to hit the ground running to becoming an established, innovative author in the publishing industry.