Here are some of the questions we hear frequently. We know the answers to all of these…and more. Just ask us.
- I have a book idea. . .now what?
- I've started a book but I'm stuck. Can you help?
- I've written my book. What should I do next?
- What software should I use? What format?
- What is a query letter?
- Do you know any agents?
- What is traditional publishing? Self-publishing? Vanity? Subsidy? POD? Cooperative?
- What is independent publishing?
- What are the pros and cons of each?
- Should I do an e-book? An audiobook?
- How long will it take to publish my book?
- How can I get a publisher to notice me?
- Do I really need an editor?
- What if I don't agree with my editor?
- How do I find someone to design my cover?
- If I write a children's book, who can do the pictures?
- If I self-publish, can I do the inside of the book myself in Word?
- When should I start to market my book? (Hint: yesterday, even if you're still writing it.)
- Do I need a website?
- How do I find a printer? How many books should I print?
- Offset? Digital? What's the difference?
- What's an ISBN number and do I really need one?
- What price should I put on my book?
- How can I get book reviews?
- How do I get my book into Barnes & Noble or Border's?
- What about the smaller bookstores?
- Are there other places to sell my book?
- How can I get on radio or TV?
- What is a media kit and do I need one?
- How do I get on Oprah?