Fatal Mistakes Authors Make When Choosing a Publisher

December 5, 2018

7 Fatal Mistakes Authors Make When Choosing a Publisher that cost them Thousands.

#1 Lost Publishing Rights

-Your rights are valuable. Keep control of the content and distribution.  Read your contract. Your rights should clearly stay with you.

#2 Speed Over Quality

– After the time it took to write your book, do you want it published right, or overnight? Don’t sacrifice quality and service. High-quality book publication should take between 6-15 weeks.

#3 No Marketing Support

Successful publishing includes marketing. Pick a publisher that includes marketing blueprint. Industry Standard is a three to twelve month online marketing campaign plus publicity advice, and promotional tactics for the lifetime of your book.

#4 Focusing Only On Print

-It’s a mistake to only have a print version of your book.  Good publishers offer your book on both Kindle (ebook) and paperback.  Be sure to select a publisher that can make your book available through as many channels as possible.

#5 Focusing Only On Up-Front Costs
-You get what you pay for. Be cautious of the publishers that offer the cheap up front prices They will usually get you in the back end.  Get a full publishing package with all the bells and whistles to begin with.

#6 Failure to Become #1

-You worked hard on your book, why wouldn’t your publisher help you achieve a #1 Best Seller.  Make sure your publisher has a best selling marketing campaign.

Blog Archives

Categories

0 Comments

Related Posts

Book Release: THE CRY by Dr. Tamara Denis-Lewis

Book Release: THE CRY by Dr. Tamara Denis-Lewis

Today is an exciting day at Elite Online Publishing, and we're thrilled to share it with you. We are proud to announce the release of "The Cry: How God Responds to the Crisis of Identity, Emotional Wellness, and Sexuality of Generation Alpha" by Dr. Tamara...

read more
The Power of Starting Over With Saba Syed

The Power of Starting Over With Saba Syed

Melanie Johnson, co-owner of Elite Online Publishing, sits down with Saba Syed to discuss her powerful journey of starting over, rebuilding her confidence, and creating a successful spa business in Houston. Listen Below: Watch Below: Click here to access all of Elite...

read more
You’re the Best-Kept Secret in Your Industry

You’re the Best-Kept Secret in Your Industry

You are good at what you do. Maybe great. You have the results, the experience, and the client stories to prove it. So why does it feel like someone with half your expertise keeps landing the stage, the podcast invite, and the clients you know you could serve better?...

read more