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  • Think Like a Publisher

  • 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book
  • By: Randy Davila
  • Narrated by: Colin Robinson
  • Length: 2 hrs and 58 mins

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Think Like a Publisher

By: Randy Davila
Narrated by: Colin Robinson
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Publisher's Summary

The publishing world has changed! An explosion in printed books, eBooks, and self-publishing has contributed to more new titles coming to market than ever before. With so much happening, how does a new author stand out from the crowd, not to mention turn a profit?

In Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book, Randy Davila, president of Hampton Roads Publishing & Hierophant Publishing, explains the nuances of the publishing industry in plain English and gives authors all the tools necessary to be successful in today's rapidly changing publishing world.

Broken down into three easy-to-follow categories of editorial-, marketing-, and business-specific tips, Think Like a Publisher offers invaluable insight into how publishers think about manuscripts, marketing, and their partnerships with authors.

You will also learn:

  • What publishers (and readers!) look for in a manuscript
  • The most common writing mistakes new authors make - and how to avoid them
  • The makings of a great book title and cover
  • The pros and cons of self-publishing versus traditional publishing
  • How to build your author platform and gain a following
  • The ins and outs of the business side of publishing: contracts, royalties, agents, and more!

For any writer who has felt intimidated by the prospect of bringing a book into the world, Think Like a Publisher offers a one-stop guide to understanding the publishing industry and what it takes to make your book a success!

©2013 Randy Davila (P)2015 Randy Davila

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