| Becoming a self published author can be very | | | | Here are the 5 Tips I feel are sure fire Incentives |
| rewarding. It's not difficult, especially if you look at | | | | for becoming a self published author: |
| what it takes to write a book! Which, with the | | | | 1. Control: As mentioned above, you'll be the one |
| proper motivation and research, isn't that difficult | | | | incharge of all the parts, design which means you'll |
| either. So, if you've written a book, you certainly | | | | have control of the way your book cover design |
| have the ability to be a self published author, if | | | | and interior formatting will look, editing, printing, |
| that is what you want to be. It does take a | | | | and public relations. |
| certain amount of commitment to get going. So | | | | 2. Money and speed: You'll make a larger profit on |
| here are a few tips I've learned to help you on | | | | each sale of your book as well as get it published |
| your way. | | | | faster. |
| First a little history of self publishing. It's not a new | | | | 3. Tax advantages: Becoming a publisher is |
| process, many famous authors are said to have | | | | opening a business and be sure to ask your |
| been self published! Its worked for them and with | | | | accountant about the deductions you can take. |
| a little hard, yet interesting work, it can work for | | | | 4. Recognition: A book is the biggest business card |
| you. | | | | you can make! Your own book will put you in the |
| Some of the things self publishers can look | | | | category of expert and will open up speaking |
| forward to are: making more money, dealing | | | | engagements and build self esteem. |
| directly with editors, designers and printers. You'll | | | | 5. Challenge: becoming a self publisher will grow |
| get to press sooner and be in control of your | | | | your knowledge and view of the world. The |
| books' public relations and marketing process. | | | | feeling of accomplishment you'll feel is priceless. |
| AND self publishing can be the biggest and best | | | | Now the only question is, "Should You Self Publish |
| business card you've ever created! | | | | Your Book? |