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Whats Killing Your Publishing Career?
With the large increase of books being published by self-publishers, and the up-rise of print on demand, there is still a lot of death taking place in the publishing industry. Thus far, 175,000 books have been published in 2005. Are you a part of this population? There are many aspects that make up these individuals. However, let us target just three that are undeniable to anyone reading this article. As in anything we do, a large portion of it is about taking risks. Are you a risk taker? You've completed your manuscript or just published your novel; it is time to open the entrepreneur portion of your brain. Risk takers do not mind the possible end result because the thought of success in pure motivation. Many writers and authors remain reclusive within the safe haven of their creativity. What makes this ideology costly? It is the slow return on their investment. Are you wondering if you fit into this population of authors? Sure you have published your work for the whole world to read, even critique. But that is just the beginning of this venture. What makes you any different than the other hundreds of thousands of writers and authors? Sure you can play it safe and hope your extraordinary opportunity hits you over your head. Why not become a risk taker and take it by authority? Becoming a risk taker you must be: --- persistent --- creative --- passionate Another obvious bludgeon death is the lack of knowledge. Yes it is lovely to remain in your creative world and just produce book after book. Can you imagine leaving all the other hoopla for others to sort out? No one whose a true business person would dare allow themselves to walk blind in their business. Prime examples are Oprah, Donald Trump and Bill Gates. However, many writers and authors are just that, blind. In order to be successful, you need to be savvy on all levels in the literary industry. If you are not, just like buying a car, you are going to get taken every time. Do your homework, rather than relying on third party hearsay. Why would you find knowing unimportant? For example, POD (print on demand) writers. Many have shouted foul play. The pitch is knowing the short and long term of POD. Before signing any contract, may it be for a car, house, student loan, or what have you, the rule of thumb is to know what it says. If you do not know, you will swing at a curve ball because the only pitch you anticipated was the fastball. To become knowledgeable: --- ask questions --- take the time to research --- make sure you understand Lastly, the beast of all beasts, is marketing. It is amazing how many authors who are not marketing exhaustively. This reverts back to the second point of lack of knowledge. Too many authors belief that a publisher will sign them and they will promote and market their book. Happy to inform you, that is not always the case. This is your business and these publishers have invested enough in you, such as, advance, printing, and a brief promotion run. After this, it is the author's job to build a website, create news releases, get interviews and so on. There are many authors and writers out there with published works who are at a lost. Many assume self-published authors must deal with marketing and promoting. If no one has informed you, allow me: that is not true. All published authors, in any realm must market themselves. How else will your book or novel sell without getting out to the masses? Your readers? To market, you must: --- think-outside-the-box --- market everyday on some level --- address all angles of your novel or book --- have a user friendly website Take a look at where you are and where you desire to be in this literary world. Determine if you are killing your publishing career. This is going to be a challenge, but you have to have enough energy, passion, and juice to make it past the trying moments. As a writer or author, make sure you are multi-dimensional. You are becoming an entrepreneur, so know where your hats are and when to wear them. C.F. Jackson is the author of the ebook The Self-Publisher's Little Black Book: The Resource Book to Self-Publishing for Writers, Authors and Poets: http://www.thepublisherslittleblackbook.com This author has been Nominated Atlanta Daily World Reader's Choice for Author of the Year - 2005 for the suspense fiction novel, Won't Be Denied. Visit http://www.cfjackson.us to learn more about this author and or contact.
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