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When someone hits ‘publish’ on their first e-book, they expect fireworks. Instead, what ends up, a complete silence. No sale, no buzz, a beautifully written story got lost in the digital world. We all can relate.
The reality is that writing is half of the journey. Once you have overcome this obstacle, you need to handle the challenges when you step into the world of e-book publishing. If you dream of seeing your e-book rule the world, this blog will help you with some tips that can help you on the path to success.
Get Your Book Out For the Readers
- Proofread and edit your manuscript
Although you have worked day and night to complete your story and then get it ready for publishing. With so much effort, you won’t prefer to write it again. However, you need to check for the errors before you can send it for publishing.
Get help from your friends or peers to check through your writing. The critical comments from their end will help you make corrections. Remember, mistakes can ruin your hard work and create your negative image in the readers’ minds. Look for different e-book publishing services. All the expert knowledge from their end can help you get your content up-to-date and prevent it from being rejected. After you have removed all errors, get ready for publishing.
- Choose a title for your book
Everyone follows a different policy. You can title your book before sending it for reviewing, or do this after the refined copy. If you have still not thought of a title for your book, you can choose one now.
The situation can be vice versa. You have thought of a title, but after some research, you think of changing it. Try keeping it short and engaging.
- Format it according to the platform
Once you are free from the reviewing part and have polished your story, it is time to choose a self-publishing platform. Go through the criteria of your chosen site. Format the layout of your manuscript, and if there are any images, arrange them. Change the font size and style, text alignment, spacing, and page numbers. Remember that a well-formatted book will minimize all the risks of rejection.
- Design your book cover
Choose a design that hooks the potential readers, reflecting the theme, style, and mood of the book. For instance, you should know that romance novels use warm colors and informal typography. Whereas, the fantasy books on the shelves are recognized because of their dark themes and unique typography.
Your book cover is a secret marketing tool. You can easily grab the attention of your readers just by investing your time and energy in designing its cover.
- Add up all the details
List down the description of your book so readers can find it online. Your list will include these details:
- The book’s title
- Its description
- All the relevant keywords
- The category and its genre
Uploading all the details is a time-consuming process, but it will benefit you in the future.
- Set a price
You have invested your amount at each step. Keep a record of all your investments. These will help you in deciding the price of your book. You can get a rough estimate by viewing your competitors’ books in terms of their length and the demand of the genre and then calculate. A reduction in sales will be the result of high prices. If your prices are low, you will portray your readers that your book is of low quality and they will take a shift.
If your book is a success, and in the future, your readers demand a printed version. Try to reach out to some of the book printing services. Get a budget so you can decide on the price of your book for the printed copy. Check the quality of printing they provide and read through some of the reviews to get an insight. Talk to them to check if they offer any bulk quantities discounts. All these details beforehand will help you in making a spontaneous discussion when the demand rises.
- Publishing time
After searching through the prices and setting your rates, you are confident and can successfully publish your book. Upload your book on the platforms you have selected. Cross-check all the details and click the publish icon.
Once you have published your book, keep an eye on the changes in your genre trends and sales. When you feel that there is a halt in your sales, figure out the issue. If some changes are required, do make them without any fuss.
FAQs
Is it compulsory to hire an editor before publishing?
An editor will help you polish your manuscript. They will detect errors and improve the flow.
What is better, designing the cover on your own or hiring a professional?
If the author is skilled enough, he can design the cover or else hire an expert. Just make sure that the design is eye-catching and matches the norms of the genre.
How can marketing help in e-book sales?
Your audience won’t know you and your book until you market it. Use social media as a tool to let your readers know that there is something that matches their interests.
Can we revise our e-books after they are published?
Most of the platforms allow uploading the updated versions. You need to check out the criteria of your chosen platform.
Successfully Publish Your E-Book
Suppose you designed the book cover and uploaded all the details. You have successfully published your e-book and achieved a milestone. This is not the end. You need to market it to let your readers know that they can find something new in the e-book industry.
Be active and constantly monitor your sales. Think of the strategies beforehand if your purchase rate slows down. Throughout the journey, you will keep on learning new things. Enjoy your publishing journey the way you enjoyed the writing part.
