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Are You Sitting on a Bestseller?
Here's your invitation to find out. Contact us about publishing your book quickly, stylishly and inexpensively. There's never been a better time to get started. Last year self-publishers doubled their submissions to Barnes & Noble and accounted for 10% of all sales to libraries. Self-publishing is now a $6 billion a year industry.
Writers like you are turning their manuscripts into beautifully designed store-quality books, professionally edited, with captivating full-color covers. Many self-published books become bestsellers. Some have even been adapted for the big screen. Many more self-published books are picked up by major publishers. In fact, according to The New York Times and Publishers Weekly, a self-published book is the newest and fastest way to pitch your manuscript to agents and publishers. It has far more impact than a dull, typed manuscript.
What
the Experts Are Saying About Self-Publishing:
"We're
always watching what's going on with self-publishers.
We always ask our reps to keep their eyes open."
Random House
"…publishing your own book can yield a tidy profit."
Investors Business Daily
"…every single publisher is on the lookout for self-publishers."
Simon & Schuster
"Now, it is very frequent for mainstream houses to go prospecting among
the self-published books to make them their own.
The New York Times
"The film rights to self-published books are getting acquired even
before the big houses can get them onto bookstore shelves with their own
imprints on them."
Variety
"…self-publishing has become a legitimate method of getting into
print as libraries and even bookstore superchains are opening their shelves
to the growing number of entrepreneurial writers."
Newsday
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Reasons To Self-Publish
Career
Almost every major business figure has written a book or is in the process
of writing one. To be a serious player, there's no alternative. Nothing
beats a book for opening up doors, and according to leading executive
recruiters, authors command higher salaries and get the best job offers.
Money
You'll sell your book through stores, book chains, book clubs, libraries,
the Internet, and even through newspapers, newsletters, journals and magazines.
Celebrity
Prestige. Status. Reputation. Once you publish a book, you're considered
an expert. There's no better vehicle to show the world your business savvy
and to shape opinions.
Publicity
A book gives you and your company access to the media. Reporters, editors,
publishers and radio and TV producers will turn to you when theyre in
need of a quote for their articles or a guest for their shows. Publicity
leads to people buying books, attending your lectures, signing up for
your classes, and hiring you as a consultant.
Fame
There's an entire network of associations, professional organizations,
trade shows, clubs, civic and religious groups, cruises (travel free as
a lecturer!), and seminars that will offer you an opportunity to sell
your book. If youre already out on the lecture circuit, a book will double
or even triple your speaking fees.
Opportunity
Doors swing open in the academic community to published authors. As soon
as you begin teaching at one college or university, youll wind up teaching
at othersmaybe even land a permanent appointment.
Impact
Books make the perfect premium, incentive, or giveaway. Theyre always
memorable and make a great present for birthdays, anniversaries and holidays.
Publishers Want You
More self-published books than ever are being picked up by mainstream
publishers. In fact, self-publishing can launch your writing career.
Get an Agent
A dull-looking manuscript isn't enough in today's highly competitive market.
Instead, print several eye-catching books called "bound galleys" to grab
the attention of agents, publishers and reviewers.
Fame
Many self-published books become bestsellers, and some are even made into
movies. Imagine going on tour, being a guest on radio & TV, or getting
interviewed by newspapers and magazines!
Fortune
Self-published books have meant lucrative sales for their authors, according
to The New York Times. And when publishers have gotten into bidding
wars over self-published books, prices have skyrocketed into the
millions of dollars.
Get into Print
Nothing beats having a real book to share your memoirs, poems, stories
and ideas.
Give Out as Gifts
Your own self-published book will be more memorable than any other gift
you can give for holidays, anniversaries or birthdays.
Create a Family Album
Follow in the footsteps of kings and queens with your own family heritage
book. Reproduce your family photos and mementos and collect them in a
beautiful coffee-table book—the perfect keepsake to give to loved ones,
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