Where to go next?

by Zaann Jacqueline
23rd December 2012

Hello ! :-) I was wondering some advice, I have written my book and I am not sure what stage to take next I really wish to publish it. Any advice would be much appreciated :)

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Wow this is really good advice, thanks a lot for taking the time to write it. Alex I just checked out Dor Armitage on your post, it was very clear and helpful :)

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Zaann
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Zaann Jacqueline
30/12/2012

I'm in the same position. Dor Armitage gave me a really helpful answer when I asked pretty much the same question.

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Alex
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Alex Smith
30/12/2012

Hi,

You didn't say what type of publishing you had in mind. Today, you have the fabulous possibility of self-publishing on the internet in ebook form. There are many sites that let you download your book and put a price on it.

As Adrian mentioned, whether you go the classic way of publishing or not, you do need someone to read it for editing purposes and to perhaps point out weaknesses, in their opinion. There is absolutely no point in publishing something that is full of spelling, grammar or punctuation mistakes. You will be shooting yourself because no one wants to pay for inferior products.

You can self-publish on sites such as Smashwords, Amazon KDP, Barnes & Noble etc.

Be sure to have a book cover ready to download with your manuscript. Remember that books are judged in the first instance by their cover!

Contact me if you need other help.

Suzy

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27/12/2012