Wednesday 21 October 2020

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The Weekend Edition

 

 

 

Welcome to October,  

We could all use some good news right about now, and I’m brimming with it today: Readers are reading—a lot.

A surge in physical book sales during the worst of the pandemic has continued throughout the summer. Book sales are up by nearly six percent versus 2019, and the traditional publishing houses are expected to have their strongest year since 2010.

There’s even better news for eBooks: The Association of American Publishers reports that eBook revenues were up 25 percent in July 2020 compared to July 2019. On a year-to-date basis, eBooks are up 14 percent. Mind you—this report doesn’t cover all self-published titles, so the actual sales numbers are even higher.

The news about digital books is both encouraging and timely for self-published authors. If you’re still pointing towards a holiday release of your book, creating an eBook this month is the way to go. So finish up your manuscript this weekend, send it off to a professional editor, and then call the publishing specialists at BookBaby.

We’re the technology leader in eBook file conversion. We’ll transform your digital manuscript into a quality-assured eBook file that can be read on smartphones, tablets, and any popular eReader—including the Amazon Kindle, Apple iPad, and Barnes & Noble Nook. (By the way, here are a few tips to help create that best-selling eBook title.)

After you’ve approved your eBook proof, we’ll send your files to over 50 online bookstores around the world (including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, and dozens more), and your book will be up for sale around the globe within days.

Let’s make your holiday eBook sales a part of the good news I get to report next year!

 

All the best,

 

Steven Spatz

 

Steven Spatz
President, BookBaby

 

 

 

 

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Getting Feedback on Your Writing Without Losing Control

 

 

 

Getting Feedback on Your Writing Without Losing Control

 

For some writing projects, external reviews, fact-checks, or sign-offs are essential. The right strategies can help make the process as collaborative and painless as possible. Read more.

 

 

 

 

Book Editing: Part 3 of My Self-Publishing Experience

 

Book Editing: Part 3 of My Self-Publishing Experience

 

This post, the third in my ongoing series about my self-publishing experience, is a deep dive into the process of book editing. But let me cut to the chase: You need to hire a professional to edit your book. Read more.

 

Behind the Scenes With a TV Writer: Interview With Eric Trueheart

 

Behind the Scenes With a TV Writer: Interview With Eric Trueheart

 

BookBaby’s Sam Sedam speaks with Eric Trueheart, BookBaby author and writer for the TV show Invader Zim, about his Medium-Sized Book of Zim Scripts and being a writer for television. Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Custom cover design by professionals

 

 

 

“With more and more titles lining bookshelves every year, grabbing attention can be a challenge. That’s why we custom design your book cover to professionally present your book’s themes and who you are as an author.

All of our designers have years of experience turning a book’s ideas into a showcase that stops readers in their tracks. Your book is guaranteed to get the same treatment right here from our Philadelphia-area headquarters.” – Becky Rodriguez-Smith, Design Services Manager

Give your book the attention it deserves and choose your design option below:

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We’ll focus on one central image that will be designed to both grab the reader’s attention and convey the subject of the book.

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Graphic elements, textures, and photo blending are combined to create a scene that showcases your book’s content.

 

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Book Marketing in the Age of COVID-19

 

 

 

What have the experts of the nation’s leading self-publishing company been thinking about while quarantining?

“Can you successfully sell your book this holiday season?”
“How do you reach more readers while social distancing?”
“Where do you sell your book if bookstores are still closed?”

These are some of the key questions that authors are asking as we approach a holiday season still plagued by COVID-19. So Steven Spatz—President of BookBaby—reached out to other publishing professionals across the country for the answers. And now his compilation of insight and inspiration is ready for your book release.

The holiday season is still the most profitable time of the year for authors. With this special report, you’ll learn how to make successful publishing plans—even in uncertain times.

Set yourself up for a festive book selling season and get your free copy right now.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Weekend Edition

 

 

 

Good morning, 

I don’t do this often, but today, I’m turning this space over to a BookBaby author. She left this amazing review on TrustPilot last week, and I’m compelled to share it in its entirety:

I’m on my first self-publishing journey, of what I anticipate to be many books, both photography/art and prose. I began utilizing a larger and more well-known company, but had a terrible experience. With them, there was an almost impossible learning curve, zero customer support (the few times I did reach anyone they were unfriendly and detached, and almost always did not have answers, and it was via a cumbersome chat with extended wait periods), and the product was an incredible disappointment. They took the view that it is all the customers fault.

When they said self-publish they meant that you could trial and error it to death, and don’t bother them with questions. If the product was messed up, it was your fault. Yet… they sent me a book with pages already falling out. Ugh. Needless to say, I said goodbye to that company.

THEN, I found BookBaby. As a newbie, I had to make quite a few calls with questions. Guess what? They picked up the phone every time and were incredibly friendly and patient. I felt like a true, appreciated client rather than someone who was bothering them. And the product is OUTSTANDING. The quality was light years ahead of the more established entity—shamefully better. I’m still in my journey and so far I’m sticking with them because customer service and quality of product is huge.


And here’s my favorite part:

When people receive my book, I want to be proud of it and enjoy the process. BookBaby has given me that, and I’m so grateful for their services, their patience, their quality, and friendliness. Great job! —Elie Wolf

Wow—thank you, Elie, for these wonderful words of praise. You can read her review and thousands more on our TrustPilot page. It’s been my goal for BookBaby to provide a professional, collaborative, and rewarding publishing experience for our authors, and it’s always great to hear when we’ve accomplished this mission.

Is it your turn to start your own self-publishing journey? Your first step should be requesting the BookBaby catalog so you can learn about all the ways we help self-published authors.

 

All the best,

 

Steven Spatz

 

Steven Spatz
President, BookBaby

 

 

 

 

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Book printing that speaks volumes

 

 

 

They say it takes a village to raise a child. Well, it takes a team to print your book. And ours has everything you need to print professionally, no matter what kind of book you’re making:

  • Publishing Specialists ready to help you choose the perfect trim size and paper stock.
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  • Expert craftspeople leading every step of the process, from the cutting block to the packing department.
  • Premium quality printing with a fair price tag, whether you’re making one book or 1,000.
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There are many steps between your manuscript and your printed book. But it’s always easier when we walk the path together. Get a head start in your journey with one of the book printing coupons below.

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The Weekend Edition

 

 

 

Good morning, 

I received a call last month from a newly “converted” author friend. At my urging, she had made the switch from traditional to self-publishing for her latest book. She’s thrilled to be an “indie” for all the obvious reasons—more control, getting to market faster, much higher royalties, etc. But, she said, “It’s hard to get the word out and market it to new readers, especially during COVID-19.”

I agreed to help, and we started with a quick checklist of all the basics: Was the book professionally edited? Yes. Professional cover design and formatting? Yes. Available in both eBooks and Print On Demand? Yes.

Her book checked all the boxes. No problems there. But the next question is where things go awry. “Do you have an author website,” I asked?

“Oh yes,” she said. “I’m on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram…” I stopped her. “No, I mean your own website.” Silence. She had not realized the importance of building an author platform over which she has full control.

While I can’t guarantee she will sell more books, a personal author website is a marketing must-have in the competitive book marketplace. Social media pages are important but don’t allow you to showcase everything you are as an author and an interesting person. As this BookBaby blog post illustrates, it’s important to think through all the things you’ll include on your site.

Last week, I talked about this year’s book marketing challenges and not putting all your eggs in one basket—i.e., selling exclusively on Amazon. Building your own website with a book sales page is another way to connect with your readers by sending them directly to purchase your book from your own BookShop page.

If you haven’t checked out our BookShop recently, follow this link and see all the changes and improvements we’ve made for you!

 

All the best,

 

Steven Spatz

 

Steven Spatz
President, BookBaby

 

 

 

 

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Successful Book Printing And Distribution: My Self-publishing Experience

 

 

 

Successful Book Printing And Distribution: My Self-publishing Experience

 

In the ninth entry in my series about self-publishing, we’ll look at how to ensure you get the best possible printed books, how to use them, and how to plan plenty of time for promotion. Read more.

 

 

 

 

Four things to decide before you write your memoir

 

Four things to decide before you write your memoir

 

Memoirs are their own class of writing, but they have to adhere to the principles of great storytelling. Here are four things to consider before you write your memoir. Read more.

 

How To Sell Non-Returnable Books

 

How To Sell Non-Returnable Books

 

There are two large markets in which to sell books: one is through bookstores and the other to non-bookstore buyers—AKA Business to Consumer (B2C) and Business to Business (B2B). Read more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sell your book on Amazon & across the world

 

 

 

Amazon is one of the best places to sell your book. But it’s not the only place you should be selling your book. With BookBaby, you can take advantage of Amazon’s best promotional tools and easily sell your book around the globe in over 60 stores. Take a look below at what we can do for you, and then call us at 877-961-6878 to get started.

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