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Our goal is to make sure our authors have the best experience and navigating through the self-publishing process alone can be daunting. Whether you are just self-publishing with IngramSpark or also working with KDP, there are strategies to consider that will help to avoid wasting time, money, and assets.
Here are some things to consider when publishing your book.
Don’t publish your book late in the year
Unless there are some unique reasons, it’s not in your best interest to publish your book after November. It’s best to wait until the new year when you have the advantage of an advanced publishing date. The lure of potential holiday sales should be offset by this strategy. Once you publish your book the hourglass is turned over. The best strategy is having an advanced pub date allowing you to focus on building marketing momentum.
Buy Your Own ISBN
As tempting as it is to get a free ISBN from IngramSpark or KDP, if you do so, you won’t be able to self-publish with both companies and get the benefits that come with doing this. You are better off owning your ISBNs. Go to Bowker- Identifier Services and get your own ISBNs for each version of your book.
Have all your files ready
Once you are done with the design phase and ready to upload your book, IngramSpark offers a discount for setting up your book and eBook at the same time. If you do this, you MUST have all your files ready or you won’t be able to continue the setup process. If you find yourself in this position, you will need to write in to support and ask them to reset the setup allowing you to upload each version separately.
Create a Road Map
Make sure you understand the entire process first and work backward. Ask yourself; When do you want to publish the book? What are your costs and royalties that might affect the page count? Are you budgeting for marketing and promotions? What are your costs for editing, cover design, and interior design? Knowledge is power and allows you to plan properly. For more information on the best ways to publish.
Although our focus is on book marketing and promotion, we have a self-publishing service that helps authors bring their books to life. As a publisher, we understand the emotions behind creating and promoting books and share our knowledge on how to make this process successful and stress-free.
Rick Lite of Stress Free Book Marketing, stands at the forefront of the ever-changing book industry. He is a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over 20 years of experience in the book industry. Rick’s experience comes from tirelessly working on new and innovative ways to promote books. Embracing the core values of integrity, innovation, and growth, Rick works closely with authors to create custom, robust book marketing programs. His easygoing manner provides “stress-free” support and comfort to authors going through the self-publishing and marketing process for the first time. Rick is quick to share his knowledge and “insider tips” for a successful campaign that will lead to increased exposure, awareness, and most importantly, sales. You can read more about Rick and his success in the book industry by visiting his website at www.StressFreeBookMarketing.com.
