Not too many years ago, we all relied on bookstores and libraries for our books. Publishing, or what is now solely referred to as traditional publishing, was curated and prestigious. Gatekeepers made sure that every step of the way, from a writer’s manuscript to the printed book to the store shelves, only the best of…
Authors Must Be Marketers – Neil Raphel | Guest Post
Authors don’t like to promote their own works. Here are actual quotes from some of the authors we published: “I’m a writer, not a marketer.” “I’m uncomfortable asking people to buy my book.” “I don’t really understand social media.” “I’ve put a ton of effort into writing my book. Why do…
Book Marketing Advice for Self Publishers [Infographic] | Discount Books Daily
A collection of some of the best book marketing advice for self publishers. The infographic comes via Discounts Books Daily. Click Read More for the infographic. Presented by Discount Books Daily Mick Rooney – Publishing Consultant If you found this review or article helpful, but you’re still looking for a suitable self-publishing provider to fit…
Self-Publishing and Community Experts: Are We Getting The Balance Right?
My two most recent articles on TIPM dealt with a perceived hierarchical structure in self-publishing exacerbated by publishing experts pushing a very distinct interpretation of what good self-publishing is. I also questioned just who is really in charge of self-publishing and what their motivations are for the good of all authors. While it’s therapeutic for…
Guest Post: Marketing Your Book Using Vine: A Self-Publisher’s Guide | Jeremy Hess
As more and more people connect to the information superhighway, it’s becoming both easier and harder than ever to reach potential customers. The seemingly always accelerating pace of the web-connected life has been driving down the average attention span for years, leaving the producers of all manner of products an ever shrinking window of opportunity…
Guest Post: You don’t need social media for sales! | Jon Cantin
It seems like every second word out of some marketers’ mouths somehow involves social media in one form or another. It has almost become the default and seemingly essential buzzword to get people’s attention! Companies big and small have jumped on this bandwagon, which I think is a rapidly fading fad, and authors are being…
Practical Tips for Authors from Publishing Consultant Mick Rooney | Gigaverse Interview
This week, Gigaverse, an online learning resource that teaches people how to earn an income (and eventually make a career) out of their talents, hobbies, and passions, interviewed me on the topic of author-publishing. Gigaverse taps a wide field of information and resources and has already interviewed Catherine Ryan Hyde, Hugh Howey, Erin Brown, Lyn…
Can self-publishing ever be meaningful? | Steven Lewis | National US Writers’ Congress 2013
A talk about self-publishing by Steven Lewis (Digital Media Strategist) to the National Writers’ Congress of the ASA in October 2013. Mick Rooney – Publishing Consultant If you found this review or article helpful, but you’re still looking for a suitable self-publishing provider to fit your needs as an author, then I’m sure I can…
Hudson Stewart Bypasses Traditional Publishing and Promotional Channels
(via PR Newswire) Young writers can now be successful while avoiding hundreds of publisher and literary agent reject letters by using self publishing, crowdsourcing and social networking. Download image LOS ANGELES, Oct. 17, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ — Streetdogz Media… The Independent Publishing Magazine | TIPM Media
Guest Post: People in the Publishing Industry You Need to Be Following
The publishing industry is a tough business all around, particularly for writers. The best way to get published is to always, always be aware of the trends, influencers and happenings within the major publishing world, and social media makes that easier than ever. Here’s a selection of publishing industry insiders you need to be following on…