Over one million books self-published in the US in 2017

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Over one million books self-published in the US in 2017

In the US, more than one million books were self-published in 2017, breaking the record for the the total number of titles self-published in a year, according to a report published by Bowker.

Self-publishing in the US grew by 28% between 2016-2017, with a total of 1,009,188 self-published titles in 2017, up from 786,935 in 2016 with 8% growth from 2015-2016.

How to Succeed at Self-Publishing

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More and more writers are self-publishing to tell their unique stories, share their life story or share their business. Many long to have their work distributed through a regular publishing company, but that dream means having less control over your work.

Ownership is great and being online helps open you up to the other options out there. When self-publishing you may experience struggles with getting your books enough exposure. However, the costs and experience of putting the book together can bring about many revelations. Here are a few keys to success: Read more

Writing a Book Can Increase Your Bottom Line

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You may struggle in attracting new and or loyal customers as a small business owner. This can be a challenge, especially in the beginning. Of the many ways to market your business and products or services, there is one that will also assist you in achieving a connection with your community by sharing your thoughts and experiences with them in your very own book.

It doesn’t have to be a 400-page novel about your business. It need only be relevant enough to engage your intended readers. It can be a self-help on entrepreneurship or a memoir about your journey to where you are today. Either, can build trust and encourage more authentic connections with your audience. Here’s a quick version of everything you need to know. Read more

Createspace moving to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

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Amazon has just announced that Createspace Books will now be moving to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). A new notice has been posted to Createspace user dashboards informing us that Createspace is merging into KDP Print. Amazon has also launched a new page in the KDP help pages that explains how this merger will affect authors, and how they can move their titles from Createspace to KDP Print. This transition needs to be implemented in the next few weeks or it will automatically merge in 60 days.

Book Writing Retreat Coming Soon

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Get your book written in 3 days while enjoying a serene atmosphere to enhance your creativity. Let us take care of the cooking, cleaning, and dishes to leave your mind free to create a bestseller with your own personal guide to writing and publishing. If you missed our last retreat, don’t worry. We have another one coming soon.

Join Elite Online Publishing’s very own Jenn Foster, #1 bestseller, expert publisher and marketer as she walks you through each step of becoming a bestselling author. You will have an extraordinary experience and vacation while fulfilling your dreams and goals of becoming a bestselling author.

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Live Your Adventure – 8 Steps to a Happy Life with Warner Roberts

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Melanie Johnson and Jenn Foster interview Warner Roberts, Bestselling author.

In her new book, Life is an Adventure – Eight Steps to a Happy Life – what I learned walking (modeling) talking (talk show host) and managing (marriage, motherhood, and miracles) – Warner outlines what she has learned from her life’s journey which started with a “Miracle Adventure” when she was 12 years old. These steps have led her to a successful life, and she defines “successful” as how happy you are every day.

Warner lives in Houston with her husband, Bob W. Roberts, son Cliff Lee and his wife, Angie and twin sons Lee and Cliff; son Bob Jr. and his wife Kristin and sons Bob III, Ryan and John Luke live in Austin. Read more

Lessons Learned in Writing a Book

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The process of writing a book can teach you a great deal about entrepreneurialism, from consistency to marketing. You can expedite things by hiring a ghostwriter or speaking into a voice recorder and recruiting a transcriber. However, the classic journey that requires you to take the responsibility of crafting and typing each word can impart greater returns in the form of lessons learned and habits formed. Read more

Write Your Bestseller at This Book Writing & Publishing Retreat

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Have you always wanted to tell your story or write your book but never seem to have the time?

Now is the opportunity to get your book written in 3 days, while enjoying the serene mountains of North Carolina.

What better way to wrap up our series on writing a bestseller than to join Elite Online Publishing’s very own Jenn Foster, #1 bestseller, expert publisher and marketer as she walks you through each step of becoming a bestselling author. You will have an extraordinary experience and vacation while fulfilling your dreams and goals of becoming a bestselling author.

This Book Writing And Publishing Retreat is brought to you by Full Bloom.

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How to Create a Bestselling Book Part 4

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In this week’s edition of how to create a bestseller we will focus on how to get your book to number one and what that provides!

Promoting to number one takes the right strategy and focussed promotion.

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Get Reviewed!
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How to Create a Bestselling Book Part 3

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This week’s edition of how to create a bestseller focusses on the professional services you may want to employ when taking on writing and publishing a bestseller.

There are a few questions to ask yourself when you begin the process of writing a book aside from your purpose and target market. As we said last week, your purpose for writing the book directs your content and promotion. Your purpose along with certain other factors will help you determine what professional services you will need to employ.

How much time do you have?
What skills do you have in writing?
How professional and polished do you want to appear?

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Self Publishing

Over one million books self-published in the US in 2017

Over one million books self-published in the US in 2017

How to Succeed at Self-Publishing

Writing a Book Can Increase Your Bottom Line

Createspace moving to Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)

Book Writing Retreat Coming Soon

Live Your Adventure – 8 Steps to a Happy Life with Warner Roberts

Lessons Learned in Writing a Book

Write Your Bestseller at This Book Writing & Publishing Retreat

How to Create a Bestselling Book Part 4

How to Create a Bestselling Book Part 3