Stick Like Glue Radio #116 On this episode of Stick Like Glue Radio I interview book publishing expert Stacey Aaronson about how to publish your book! Don’t miss it!

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On this episode of Stick Like Glue Radio I interview book-publishing expert Stacey Aaronson about how to publish your book! Don’t miss it!

Main Questions Asked

• What are the biggest ways the traditional publishing model differ to the self-publishing model?
• What are the biggest mistakes people make before they start writing?
• Why do you think so many writers are overwhelmed?
• What kind of budget should someone have for self-publishing?
• Create Space is an amazing tool for print on demand, can you speak on print on demand services

Key Lessons Learned

Traditional publishing
PROS

• Endorsement of a major house
• Helps with media, magazine reviews and exposure
• Publishing house pays for editing design, printing, and distribution

CONS

• Often takes years for a manuscript to get published
• Royalties are low e.g 6% paperback and 10% hardcover
• The author has little say on design aspects and receive little marketing
• There are no guarantees for future books being published

Self-Publishing
PRO

• You have the timeframe to yourself
• There is a lot of freedom of options
• You have total control over design and marketing
• You own the rights to your material
• You can make your book available to sell online
• The royalties are much larger 40-60%

CON
– Possible lack of credibility associated with ‘self-publishing’

Pre-publishing Considerations

• Think about how you are going to market your book
• Marketing doesn’t come at the end it comes before you even start writing
• Think about who your audience is and don’t just write the book for yourself
• A book has to help, engage and be of value to the person reading it
• Ask yourself: What is your reader’s intended outcome and goals of reading the book?
• Market research is a huge part of meeting the needs of the reader and knowing what is out there so your book can stand out
• Ask yourself: What is already out there and how can my book be different?
• Thinking your book is for ’everyone’ is a big mistake
• Always think about ‘meeting the needs’ of the reader
• Believing you will write a book that readers will simply ‘find’ is a mistake

Self Publishing Costs

• An average length 200 pages 6×9 or 5/12 x 8.5 $3K-6K which would include an editor, cover designer, layout artists, proof reading, e-book, publishing assistant
• Editing is a huge non-negotiable investment and do NOT consider publishing without one
• Cover art is a specific strategy and not something to skimp on
• $4k-$5.5 is usually the sweet spot for publishing
• Create Space is good for Amazon and is free (they are affiliated with Amazon and get higher royalties)
• Book stores order from Ingram Spark but do not order from Create Space (print on demand)

Links to Resources Mentioned
http://www.Thebookdoctorisin.com
http://www.Theselfpublishingscoop.com
http://www.savvyauthormastery.com
https://www.ingramspark.com/
https://www.getjimpalmer.com/

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Want to write a book but don’t know where to start? You need The Book Doctor @StaceyAaronson’s fantastic tips! https://www.getjimpalmer.com/

Traditional publishing vs self publishing what are the pros and cons of each? Find out w/ @StaceyAaronson https://www.getjimpalmer.com/