Last week I was in New York and attended BookExpo America. This is the
largest book expo of it’s kind. Each year that I attend, it seems like more and
more authors are attending these shows. When I speak to groups I am often asked
about book publishing, self-publishing and e-books. I always give the same
advice, every time I am asked.
Today there are more opportunities than ever to publish your own book. If
you have something to say, you should write a book, it is a great learning
experience and helps you clarify your ideas and thoughts, just like journaling.
Having said that, writing the book is the easy part. Once you write the
book, if you think the large publishing houses will listen, give you the time or
day or be interested, your dreaming, unless you are in the news, famous or a
politician. If your famous, they will seek you out, otherwise you will need to
sell them on the idea.
Marketing your new book, trying to get a publisher to look at your
manuscript is the most difficult part. If you are determined or have a unique
marketing plan, you will succeed and you will feel a special satisfaction, but
it takes a lot of hard work.
