You want to write a book or may have it already typed sitting on your computer but you don't know what to do next. Don't worry the information you are about to learn will help you in the most simplest way get your book from manuscript to hard copy in a few simple steps.
First, you will need to find a printer online. For my own book, I went with Createspace.com because they don't charge you an extra fee for your bar code (that is the code that appears on the back of your book and is used by retailers to sell your book in stores.) I also went with them because the cost to me was a lot cheaper than their competitors. Why should I go broke purchasing my own book?
Another reason why I chose them is because they have what you call an on demand printing service. Basically what that means is that every time someone wants a copy of my book they will print it as needed. Since I didn't have much storage space at the time this was great and it saves on trees too!
The final reason I chose them is because of their Amazon connection. Amazon is the most widely known online bookstore on the Internet and I wanted my book to be catalogued with the rest there.
Second, you will need to fill out a form on the site that will ask you for book details such as the title, how many pages, and the size of the book. You will also need to have a biography about you. You will want to mention your writing interest, education, any special recognition or awards you receive. Some authors include whether they have a family and where they are located. A book description is needed as well. You should explain in short sentences in a single paragraph or two what your book is about. It should be filled with adjectives and other words that sell your book. Be sure it answers the questions of who is the target market, what problem are you trying to solve, and how the book benefits them.
First, you will need to find a printer online. For my own book, I went with Createspace.com because they don't charge you an extra fee for your bar code (that is the code that appears on the back of your book and is used by retailers to sell your book in stores.) I also went with them because the cost to me was a lot cheaper than their competitors. Why should I go broke purchasing my own book?
Another reason why I chose them is because they have what you call an on demand printing service. Basically what that means is that every time someone wants a copy of my book they will print it as needed. Since I didn't have much storage space at the time this was great and it saves on trees too!
The final reason I chose them is because of their Amazon connection. Amazon is the most widely known online bookstore on the Internet and I wanted my book to be catalogued with the rest there.
Second, you will need to fill out a form on the site that will ask you for book details such as the title, how many pages, and the size of the book. You will also need to have a biography about you. You will want to mention your writing interest, education, any special recognition or awards you receive. Some authors include whether they have a family and where they are located. A book description is needed as well. You should explain in short sentences in a single paragraph or two what your book is about. It should be filled with adjectives and other words that sell your book. Be sure it answers the questions of who is the target market, what problem are you trying to solve, and how the book benefits them.
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Thanks for writing this. I am going to check out createspace.com.
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