3 Proven Ways to Get Over the Crush and Move Towards Publishing
Do you feel overwhelmed by all the information and options you have when it comes to publishing your book? It’s great to have so much control, as a self-published author, but all the unanswered questions can crush your progress too. The worst decision you can make is to avoid or to put off thinking about it. It’s better to do the ground-work and apply yourself to a plan. In the end, it boils down to these three big decisions:
1) Decide the Best Publishing Route(s)
Self-publishing or traditional publishing? Ask yourself if you would like to keep all the rights for your work and if you want to publish your book as soon as possible. If the answer to both question is yes, self-publishing is the route for you. What kind of versions interests you? Do you need a print version in either paperback or hardcover? If digital publishing is the priority, what are your distribution options? Do you want an audio version? How do you plan to market your work, and are there things you can do now to set things up, so it will be easier to sell your book down the road?
2) Choose What to Outsource
Are you the DIY kind of person? If so, you can do most things yourself or with a little help and guidance. If not, you can hire someone to get your book published (www.allynathaniel.com) or to do select tasks, like editing, formatting, book cover design or promotion. Outsourcing is one of the keys of business in any industry. It allows you to focus on what you really do best and on the creative aspect of your writing.
Remember, professional authors don’t do everything themselves either. Examine your strengths, weaknesses and preferences and follow your passion. If you have a professionally produced product, it will be more marketable, and it’s worth it to have an expert on-staff. Self-publishing doesn’t automatically mean doing everything all by yourself.
3) Budget for Your Project
Once you decide which tasks to delegate, and what really deserves your personal attention, you need to research and budget for those tasks. How much will you invest in the process? There are many options out there to explore, from doing everything yourself, to making a minor investment to get help. Learn how to hire the right people, where to find them, what questions to ask and safe ways to protect your investment. Ask writers in your network for advice, recommendations and referrals to connect with reasonably priced talent.
If you are creative and prolific, the best use of your money is to find someone to teach you how to self-publish and to invest in your future, so you can publish as many books as you want.
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