Welcome to Publishing 2.0. Not since the invention of the printing press has so much change been brought to the industry of information sharing. In a short amount of time, books--even the "independent" variety--were subject to old rules of mass production and distribution. The entry barriers this model created were unfriendly to authors. Technological innovations such as the internet, "Web 2.0," social media, and print-on-demand publishers are lowering those hurdles, and authors--not print publishers--now have more power than ever. But what do authors do with this power? And where do they start? The New Publishing: Advice and Opportunities for Authors in a New Era of Books is a manual for authors who are considering the self-publishing route. What's best is that author William Graham, a publishing industry insider for the past 12 years, is careful to distinguish self-publishing from do-it--yourself publishing, the latter of which he does not recommend. "I only recommend the do-it-yourself publishing option to publishing professionals. Remember that a do-it-yourself publisher doesn’t really outsource anything, they handle their own print brokering, obtain an ISBN number (or block of ISBN numbers for the prolific or ambitious author), do their own layout, cover design, the whole nine yards. And all of these can be very difficult. And doing all of this isn’t what self-publishing is all about anyway. Self-publishing means taking complete control of your intellectual property, paying your dues ahead of time, letting experts handle the creation and fulfillment of your work and collecting the maximum royalty. Self-publishing means being your own agent and not relying on a traditional publishing house."
The New Publishing is a manual for authors born out of years of consulting with both first-time authors and authors looking to gain greater control over the publishing of their existing titles.
"As a rookie author I had a lot of questions. Will had the answers and a lot more! His expertise and ideas were invaluable to me in navigating this unknown road toward releasing and marketing my first book. Will's professionalism and patience combined with his knowledge of the industry result in top-notch service and results." --Stephanie Zonars, Certified Life Coach and Author of
Timeout: Moments with God for Winning in Life
"This book is a must-have for anyone looking to self-publish their first book or re-publish an existing book. The shortcuts and philosophy shared are more than worth the price of admission." --University Campus Press
About the Author: William Graham has been a publishing industry executive for over a decade. His most recent contributions have been as a staff member of one of the world’s largest non-profit organizations, publishing much of their core curriculum and training materials. Prior to that Graham traveled the country representing an educational and fiction publisher, gaining them access to broader markets. For the past several years, he has helped new authors publish their first books. His web site is www.iamgraham.com.
The New Publishing is a manual for authors born out of years of consulting with both first-time authors and authors looking to gain greater control over the publishing of their existing titles.
"As a rookie author I had a lot of questions. Will had the answers and a lot more! His expertise and ideas were invaluable to me in navigating this unknown road toward releasing and marketing my first book. Will's professionalism and patience combined with his knowledge of the industry result in top-notch service and results." --Stephanie Zonars, Certified Life Coach and Author of
Timeout: Moments with God for Winning in Life
"This book is a must-have for anyone looking to self-publish their first book or re-publish an existing book. The shortcuts and philosophy shared are more than worth the price of admission." --University Campus Press
About the Author: William Graham has been a publishing industry executive for over a decade. His most recent contributions have been as a staff member of one of the world’s largest non-profit organizations, publishing much of their core curriculum and training materials. Prior to that Graham traveled the country representing an educational and fiction publisher, gaining them access to broader markets. For the past several years, he has helped new authors publish their first books. His web site is www.iamgraham.com.
