I Want To Get My Book Picked Up By a Publisher
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Things have changed in the publishing industry, and now you
must prove your book’s worthiness by demonstrating you
have a market for your book.
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I’d like to share how you go about developing your own fan base and wooing the publishing
world.
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Get an online presence
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Online Presence: your online presence is simply where you are found online. It can include your website or blog, your social media profiles or pages, your images, your
videos, and your audios to name a few.
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Here are three reasons why you must have an
online presence:
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You need a following
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Book publishing companies are on the lookout for individuals with an established fan base.
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You are responsible for your own marketing
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Regardless if you are a “chosen one”, you still have to do a lot of the leg work after you
become a published author.
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Make connections with editors and
book agents
.An online presence is vital because editors and book
agents are looking for new authors online.
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Create a Press Kit
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A press kit is a marketing portfolio that promotes you and your work to the media (i.e. television, radio,
magazines, newspapers, online media and blogs).
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Here are three reasons why the media will help to promote you and your
book:
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Books are platforms for speaking
engagements
.The best way to promote a book is for an author to discuss
the subject to a captive audience.
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A media presence helps you sell
books.
Each media outlet has its own fan base, which means you have an opportunity to build yours from theirs.
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Your fan base is increased
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100 viewers or listeners could be leaders or publishers in the subject matter of your book; or they may know key individuals in your
industry
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Network with the book
community.
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The ability to build relationships is the secret to getting you to a
publishing contract.
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Here are three ways to build your network:
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Go to writers conferences
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Attend these events to learn more about the field, new trends, and to build relationships with
publishers, agents and editors.
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Join writer groups
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Not only will you be in the company of other writers you’ll be in the company of those who have been published.
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Join online forums and social networks
.Join the discussion and participate in building the network.
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