Many writers yearn for their book to become a bestseller; a novel that will attract television producers or movie makers. It does happen so if you’re not in you can’t win.

There has probably never been a better time for authors to get into print than today. Progress and change in publishing have been revolutionary. The conventional route via a writer’s agent is still popular but the agents now have ‘publish your book’ rivals such as Amazon and LULU.

Also, many writers – especially those as yet unknown will cost-effectively print and sell their books. The printing cost of 200 – 500 is about one-third of their book’s cover price.

First, it is likely your book will need to be edited and enhanced by whoever you choose to be your book’s editor. He or she will enhance your written content by adding dialogue, maybe spicing it up, and adding flair and flow to your story. Until I get busy, I charge just €15 per 1,000 words and similar fees in UK pounds and US dollars.

You do want your book to be a fast-selling recommended page-turner. If you send a complimentary copy to writers’ agents, they will take an interest if they think they can grab the interest of a conventional book publisher.

Once you have reached this stage your editor can if you wish arrange with a Print on Demand (POD) book printer who can provide you with a book cover and deliver to your home any number of books from say 200 copies upwards.

I sold 2,000 copies of my poetry collections simply by calling in popular shops – not just bookshops. At each, I offered 20 to 200 copies of ‘sale or return’ (SOR). I later called in regularly. I collected two-thirds of the cover price and replaced the copies sold. I also did book signings, which are enjoyable as you meet and make new friends.

Alternative options for selling through bookshops include selling online using social media, directly to schools; at talks, fairs, conventions and conferences; and directly through magazine reviews and advertising.

I have published more than 70 of my books and edited for amateur and professional writers many more. Visit Michael’s website to discover how easy it is to be a self-published author. 

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PROFESSIONAL AND AFFORDABLE WRITING SERVICES for writers, businesses and publishers of periodicals. CLICK LINK. https://writingservicesandtranslations.wordpress.com/