Self-publishing is increasingly popular for many manuscripts, said panelists at a 2009 CCPA event.
Traditional publishing starts with a book proposal that contains a summary, overview, information about the author, market/platform, competition/look of the book, annotated table of contents, sample chapter and more. Then comes the search for a literary agent to put the proposal in the hands of publishing houses.
Some good resources:
- Read: How to write a book proposal by Michael Larsen, Write the perfect book proposal: 10 that sold and why by Jeff Herman
- Visit www.asja.org to find an agent and www.craigslist.org to find a ghost writer or an editor.
Self-publishing costs a lot less – $200 to $500, on average. It is a complex task to understand the websites, cover design, ISBNs, copyright, and more. Self-published books can be printed “on demand” by the likes of Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
Some good resources are:
