The 2 Biggest Reasons to Self Publish Your Novel

As a both a full time and a just-for-a-hobby writer, I find the entire of concept of self publishing most intriguing. I wouldn't say I'm the kind of writer that can stay committed to writing a novel for a year or more. I'm the type that's quite happy churning out several blogs and magazine content every day, while adding precious paragraphs to a novel I've been trying to write for a year whenever I feel the inspiration. (I'll have to admit that it's not more than a chapter or so...) But should I ever finish it, I would like very much to publish the final product. Coming from a family of writers, one of whom is a great deal closer than I am to completing her novel, I thought it would be interesting with this blog to outline the biggest highs of self publishing a novel.

'Self Publishing' Definition...

Self publishing, as defined by Wikipedia , is the publication of any book or other media by the author of the work, without the involvement of an established third-party publisher. The author is solely responsible and in control of the entire process which includes the design—both the cover and the interior, formats, pricing, distributing, marketing, and PR working. When an author chooses to self publish he can either run the entire process on his own, or he can outsource the entire thing or parts of it to other companies or individuals who offer the services he/she requires.

Why self publish?

Print Faster...Compared to the traditional methods of publishing, the time that it takes to run the entire process of making and marketing a book is cut smaller than half through self publishing. Publishers usually take a long time to even have your title available, but by self publishing your book is ready for marketing in just a couple weeks. Also, going by the traditional publication route, you would have to go find an agent before going through a publishing house. There's no saying how long that might take or how much that would cost. Agents usually charge about 10% to 20% on all sales. Which means that after all is paid and planned, printed and published you will only end up with about 5% or 25% in royalties. With self publishing it's goes up to 30% and 70%.

You can outsource the designing, cover art, and other stuff a lot quicker and don't have to wait on someone else's approval to do it. Publishing houses will usually make those decisions for you, as well as edit whatever content they believe will not sell. As a writer this is especially distressing, because, let's face it, who likes to rewrite their work after they've spent years on it? When you outsource you can get someone else to edit your work, another to market, to promote, to run press releases, and do video book trailers for you. There are loads of self publishing companies out on the market who pretty much put in all the elbow grease for you as far as self publishing a book. The good part with most of these self publishing companies is that you get to work with master minds who've been there, done that, and know how to help you best self publish.

Sell Better...As everybody in this day and age knows, time is of the essence when it comes to marketing and selling a specified product before something better comes along or the audience's taste buds change. There's an extremely small window of time when your creation is just perfect for your targeted audience, for allowing your product to gain fame. If you miss this window in time, it's extremely hard to gain it again.

As an example of the importance of the time factor for a writer, take the initial trilogy plunge into Star Wars that started in May 25th, 1977, and think how it would have been if we had it hit the market later on. 'A New Hope', 'The Empire Strikes Back', and 'Return of the Jedi' were jaw-dropping and awe-inspiring during the window of time when they were created. Luke Skywalker and Leia Organa where the hottest stuff around during their initial creation. But almost two decades later with the release of the prequel trilogy, we were less than amazed by the technology and charm of George Lucas in the past. It's not his fault. It's just that publishing the right story at the right time is what sells. However, we do have to hand it to him for his constant comeback content that is always up to date with the world of its time.

When you are self publishing a book golden opportunities are not missed because you can make sure that it hits the market in time. Most new authors who submit their work to a publishing houses come away feeling rejected because their novel just didn't take off like they thought and hoped it would. Most of these cases are usually because the novel didn't hit the self on time.

Another thing that makes self publishing more of the way to go is that you, as the author, own total rights over your manuscript. There are no middlemen involved. When you are going through a publishing house and promoting your book the traditional way, chances are that your book won't be shelved for longer than 18 months. This is normal time for a collection to be displayed. But as a new writer this may not be sufficient time for your title to reach out and build a wide enough fan family. Because you own total rights to your book you can market it online, print it on demand, and keep the title alive and available for purchase.

Literary Agent Search Made Easy With Online Directories

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Literary agents have a substantial role to play in the book industry. You won’t find a book agent idle-either he would be searching for an author or a publisher.  They need to have a handy list of both parties so that they can play their role in helping the book to get published finally. If you are a new author and a rather depressed one thinking that you have no takers for your new venture, don’t worry. There are plenty of book agents dying to find a new author or a new book title. Risk-takers are welcome in hoards here!

 If you are an author and you think that your creation is rather unconventional, don’t shy away from entering into the book industry. Similarly, if you are a publisher who is looking for titles that have the ability to capture people’s interests, do not lose hope. There are lots of book agents ready to deal with you. If aren’t an adventurous type who would visit a book event to get known or make contacts, you may accomplish the same online.

Nowadays, it is easy to find a literary agent online. Online directories are replete with contacts of literary agents and literary agencies. It is easier to get in touch with one with their addresses and phone numbers available. Really, online marketing has bridged the time it takes for a book to land into the market space. This also saves all the parties involved from getting frustrated, which often happens when you don’t have enough contacts and easy access.

Convincing a literary agent to represent you is a tough job. However, you must refrain from sending unsolicited works to them. They have a fixed set of submission guidelines which need to be adhered to. Moreover, finding a publishing agent that pertains to a particular domain isn’t that easy. However, with online directories, you can easily accomplish that and not waste your time searching, accessing, and convincing them. If you are an author who wants a book agent or agency to represent your work, make sure the manuscript you present to them is highly refined and impactful. These folks receive a large number of such manuscripts daily. They have to sift through them to find the best one.  If you want your work to be selected for representation, make sure it is highly intriguing, engaging, and fitting into their domain.

Take Your Home to the Vacation Spot With Utility Trailers

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With winters approaching, many people would have already got into planning their travel ventures. Many people like to throng the warmer regions to beat the chill of the winters. As there are school breaks for children, you can plan a long family vacation that can provide your family with the much needed respite from daily stresses.  

If your budget is tight, and so you cannot take the liberty to spend a huge sum on a splendid resort on an island, or rent an expensive chalet in the Swiss mountains, then you need to look out for cheaper options to enjoy your vacation. If you reside in US, you can try visiting some nearby place and set up small tents for complete joy in the wilderness. You can even rent trailers for that purpose.

Utility trailers come in all sizes and for all purposes. You can recreate a mini home somewhere at the banks of a tiny river or at the bottom of the mountains.  You can go there with your family and friends along with home equipment towed in cargo trailers.

You will save on cost, have a greater chance to experience warmth with your family and friends, and be in touch with nature. Being in touch with nature rather than going at expensive resorts is necessary once in a while. This is because nature rejuvenates and reenergizes you.

Instead of splashing in a swimming pool, you can enjoy a cool dip in the fresh river waters. You may come across some really lovely fishes while you are swimming. The direct sunshine, which you get while vacationing in the wild, is a real mood booster.

You can buy a utility trailer if you are a frequent vacationer. You can go for used utility trailers

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to save on the cost. These are much cheaper than new ones. But if they are in good working condition, what is the harm in buying them?  

Search online and you will come across many websites selling used utility trailers. Choose one that you like, and you can easily close the deal within few days unlike searching in newspaper classifieds, which is quite tedious and long. Opt for a trailer that will accommodate your vacationing needs like a mini-fridge, toaster, wardrobe, microwave oven, stove, make-up kits, bed sheets, and other items.

You can even haul your motorcycle in a utility trailer to your vacation destination. A motorcycle comes handy when you have to ride through the mountains or visit the villages. So, plan your next vacation now. Buy a utility trailer and drag your home there!

Are You a Diabetic? Don’t Worry; Relish Meals with Your Family

Diabetes is currently the most common metabolic disease that is haunting human population and is ever increasing in numbers. Every year, a large number of people are added to the list of diabetics. Experts attribute this to poor eating habits and bad lifestyle. Though type 1 diabetes is a genetic disease, type 2 diabetes is a result of our poor food choices and inactive lifestyle.

Junk food is what is on our minds and platter nowadays. Even our choice of juices is very unhealthy. We drink from packaged fruit juices that are laden with high amounts of sugar. Pizzas, pastas, burgers, and sandwiches are convenience foods that working people prefer to grab at meal times due to busy working hours and lack of time to prepare or indulge in long, luxurious meals. These are high in starch and hence in glycemic index. These cause a huge increase in blood sugar levels, which is a bad omen for diabetics. And foods with low glycemic index may not always appeal to their taste buds.

If there is a diabetic in our family, we find it difficult to make a different meal for him. At times, the diabetic feels left out when he is given an insipid plate of food to eat whereas the rest of the family members enjoy their delicious meals.  In such cases, the patient may not want to join his family members during mealtime and may prefer to have a lonesome meal in his room. Otherwise, he may neglect his special diabetic meal and start gorging on regular food which may prove hazardous to his health.

What if there were some foods that would appeal to the health of both the diabetic and normal people? Now, this is possible with recipes that are designed for diabetics but are so healthy and tasty that even normal individuals can have. If you wish to learn these recipes, buy a Cookbook for Diab etes. This is a good way to learn and try out different recipes for the sake of the diabetic in your house.

If you are a housewife and a diabetic yourself, a Diabetes Cookbook is a good way to utilize your time while keeping yourself healthy. You get to learn so many interesting recipes using lean meat, fish, seafood, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, herbs, and spices. You can bid your boredom goodbye while being better able to manage your diabetes.

With more than 140 recipes that focus on flavor and variety in The Diabetes Cookbook launched by the American Diabetes Association, diabetes management is more fun than a burden. It is not possible for a laymen to understand how exactly the meal of a diabetic needs to be prepared, what should be the ingredients, and how much should be the calorie count. The carbohydrate, fat, and protein ratios to be included in the meal of a diabetic are best understood by a nutritionist.

Browse online for a Cookbook Diabetes and buy the one that bests suits your needs. If you want a book that includes recipes that the entire family can share, the ‘Family Classics Diabetes Cookbook’ by the American Diabetes Association is the best one to buy. This book contains recommendations by the country’s top diabetes experts and recipe experts. If you want a book that focuses on how a diabetic should lose weight, the Diabetes Weight Loss - Week by Week by Jill Weisenburger is the best buy.

Are You a Diabetic?Don’t Worry; Relish Meals with Your Family

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Diabetes is currently the most common metabolic disease that is haunting human population and is ever increasing in numbers. Every year, a large number of people are added to the list of diabetics. Experts attribute this to poor eating habits and bad lifestyle. Though type 1 diabetes is a genetic disease, type 2 diabetes is a result of our poor food choices and inactive lifestyle.

Junk food is what is on our minds and platter nowadays. Even our choice of juices is very unhealthy. We drink from packaged fruit juices that are laden with high amounts of sugar. Pizzas, pastas, burgers, and sandwiches are convenience foods that working people prefer to grab at meal times due to busy working hours and lack of time to prepare or indulge in long, luxurious meals. These are high in starch and hence in glycemic index. These cause a huge increase in blood sugar levels, which is a bad omen for diabetics. And foods with low glycemic index may not always appeal to their taste buds.

If there is a diabetic in our family, we find it difficult to make a different meal for him. At times, the diabetic feels left out when he is given an insipid plate of food to eat whereas the rest of the family members enjoy their delicious meals.  In such cases, the patient may not want to join his family members during mealtime and may prefer to have a lonesome meal in his room. Otherwise, he may neglect his special diabetic meal and start gorging on regular food which may prove hazardous to his health.

What if there were some foods that would appeal to the health of both the diabetic and normal people? Now, this is possible with recipes that are designed for diabetics but are so healthy and tasty that even normal individuals can have. If you wish to learn these recipes, buy a Cookbook for Diabetes. This is a good way to learn and try out different recipes for the sake of the diabetic in your house.

If you are a housewife and a diabetic yourself, a Diabetes Cookbook is a good way to utilize your time while keeping yourself healthy. You get to learn so many interesting recipes using lean meat, fish, seafood, non-starchy vegetables, whole grains, herbs, and spices. You can bid your boredom goodbye while being better able to manage your diabetes.

With more than 140 recipes that focus on flavor and variety in The Diabetes Cookbook launched by the American Diabetes Association, diabetes management is more fun than a burden. It is not possible for a laymen to understand how exactly the meal of a diabetic needs to be prepared, what should be the ingredients, and how much should be the calorie count. The carbohydrate, fat, and protein ratios to be included in the meal of a diabetic are best understood by a nutritionist.

Browse online for a Cookbook Diabetes and buy the one that bests suits your needs. If you want a book that includes recipes that the entire family can share, the ‘Family Classics Diabetes Cookbook’ by the American Diabetes Association is the best one to buy. This book contains recommendations by the country’s top diabetes experts and recipe experts. If you want a book that focuses on how a diabetic should lose weight, the Diabetes Weight Loss - Week by Week by Jill Weisenburger is the best buy.

Looking Forward to Represent an Author of the Next Bestseller

Are you an agent who is searching for an author who has just finished a book and has an eye-catching title? Are you a publisher who wishes to publish the next bestseller from his patron author?

If you are suffering from dearth of good book authors whose books you can publish, do not worry. You may not realize it, but the number of new authors added every year is enormous.

You may wonder whether you can risk publishing a book of an author who is completely new to book-writing or an obscure author whose book is not sure to get you so many buyers. However, never make the mistake of going idle for some time for fear of taking risk. You may be a publisher confined to publishing of comic books. But, you can still venture into children’s books or suspense story books. It may be rare but a first timer can win the hearts of million readers. And you as a publisher get popular in the bargain too.

New authors will be easy to convince unlike popular authors who have to be chased and convinced madly. However, you should not settle for those trying to sell you substandard book titles. Find authors that have a good book title to begin with. If the title isn’t interesting enough, it is unlikely that the content will catch readers’ interest. You can search authors by visiting book fairs that take place every year. Books fairs are events where authors, agents, publishers, and readers throng in large numbers. This gives you a chance to increase your own network in the book industry.

You get exposed to new trends in the book industry, likes of modern readers and the most preferred styles of contemporary authors. You can find out whether a book author is interested in making you a publisher of their creation.

You can even search for authors online. Search for the desired authors using PubMatch search engine. You have the option to search International Authors too as the database contains authors from all over the world. In order to find the author of your choice, you must type in the category or BISAC code of the author as well as the relevant keywords. If you find the book title of a particular author very interesting, you may contact the author and sign a deal.

Online searching through author databases make author search easy. You can browse through a number of authors and know their profiles and place in the book industry. This is a good way of making yourself well-versed with everybody in the book industry. And you save a lot of your time and money here as compared to visiting expensive international and often inconvenient book fairs.

Savannah Clothing Classifieds

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Tell-N-Sell facilitates easy buying and selling of used clothing. Users who want to buy and sell used clothing can do so at the touch of a button. Be it prom dresses, wedding dresses or any other costumes, they can be bought and sold online. Ditto for skinny jeans, boots, designer shoes and attractive evening attires! All these and more can be traded conveniently online.Visit at here for more information Savannah Clothes

Literary Agents are Indispensable in a Tough Book Industry

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The distance between writing a book and getting it read by someone is huge. There are a number of intermediaries, each posing a hurdle that needs to be crossed with tact and skill to finally get your name listed in the authors of the world.  Apart from producing quality content, you need to have an extended network of quality people, which includes book publishers, literary agents, distributors, theatrical producers, and film producers.

What is the role of a literary agent?  He is the middleman between the author and the publisher. He is involved in connecting the work of author with the right publishers. Both the author and the publisher get benefited out of literary agents. They also help in contract negotiation, payment of royalties, and mediating issues between the author and the publisher.  To find literary agent who has a good amount of knowledge about the book publishing market and is an expert on modern publishing contracts and practices related to television, film, or foreign rights is a challenge.

If you are a self-publisher of your book, you still need to hire a literary agency as you may not be aware of the current market situation in the book industry. Literary agencies are variable in size, and they may range from a single literary agent to a firm compromising of senior partners, specialists and clients. 

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Just as there are specialized authors who keep their domain confined by writing only for one particular theme or group of themes, there are literary agents meant for the same purpose. Small literacy agency firms specialize in areas like children’s books, fiction, non-fiction, science fiction, romance, and thrillers. Literary agencies need not be a member of AAR (Association of Authors’ Representatives). But, you can always prefer these agents over others as they boast of a minimum capability to sell a few books and have vowed to stick to the Canon of Ethics.

One advantage of having someone mediate the communication between the author and the publisher is that differences are handled and sorted out professionally. An author does not spoil his relationship with the publisher or other party in case of late payments or other conflicts. The literary agent will take the onus of getting his hands dirty in any adverse situation. A literary agent is a smart commercial person who knows how to get your book on the stands while a book publishing agent may not always be able to do.

Finding a literary agent who is reliable and capable is not easy. To make your literacy agent search quick and easy, you may browse through a relevant service provider directory. These directories are available in large numbers on the internet. Some of them are WritersNet Directory of Literary Agents, Premiere Authors Literacy Agency, and Viperion Publishing Corporation.

You can find the whereabouts of any publishing agency in any part of the world on Pubmatch website. Whether your book is a light-hearted compilation of comic stories or a serious thought-provoking novel on political or social issues, you are most likely to find the literacy agency of your choice here. This platform will surely make your literary agent search a ton times easier.

Your Book Must Get through Publishers to be Popular

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It is not an easy job to find book publisher for your new creation. Once you find one, convincing him to publish your book is even more tasking. Book and magazine publishers spend a lot of their time buying a book copy. You may get your book published through stringers to save all these hassles. You may visit online in order to accelerate your publisher search.

Book publishers comprise one-sixth of the total number of publishers in the United States. Most books are published by a few large book publishers. Many publishers are specialised in that they possess their book publishing knack in a specific domain. Another option is to be your own publisher. You don’t have to find, convince or pay anyone to publish your works. Just invest in the publishing equipment and go for it. The growth of independent publishing in the U.S. has been huge over the last couple of years.

Within the book publishing industry, the publisher of record may vary from the actual publisher. If the ISBN is registered under your name, you are the publisher on record whether or not you are the real publisher.  One of the disadvantages of ease of publication is that anybody and everybody is becoming an author. The benchmark of being a book author has fallen steeply. There is no dearth of imposters in the book publishing industry.

It is not easy to create a book that looks professional but is authored and published by a bunch of newbies. If your book has poor content, don't expect it be read by even a handful of people. But even if it's the best, there's a good chance that a single copy is not bought. Quality is not a sure-fire sign of success in this industry. Just as people vary, their tastes differ, and a book that doesn’t appeal to them won’t be popular even if it is really good.

If you want your book to be read by masses, make sure there’s an e-copy published on the internet. Make it search friendly through search engines like Google and stores like Amazon. With an efficient SEO done, it will feature in the top results. Keep your title as unique and interesting as possible. Try to know the pulse of the masses. Accordingly, decide on the title and not something that you fancy. Creating an e-book is very easy. You can even do it yourself. Nowadays, independent publishing is the best alternative to the traditional book publishing deals.

Publishers usually prefer not to publish books written by new authors. Partnering with a co-author who is at least known or more successful than you may get you an initial take-off momentum, but for lasting success, you need to carve your own distinct niche. How long can you survive in a dynamic world of book authoring if you don’t keep on entertaining the masses on a regular basis? People have a very volatile memory unless you have some unique point in your books that they can register in their minds or an emotionally connecting point that can anchor them to your books. 

Readers have a lot of options nowadays, and it is difficult to tell one good book from the other. If you want your book to be read worldwide, you really need to have a strong network of publishers and intermediaries that help you with international publishing. Translation into multiple local languages and other marketing considerations must be well taken care of before venturing into global book markets.

Looking for a Dream Home within Your Budget

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 Even if we live in the best and the most furnished of houses, we do dream of a home away from home. A home that is different from our current home and has all the things we always wanted to have but couldn’t afford to due to cost constraints, travel constraints, family problems, or just didn’t have the time to buy them.  

Many have the habit of regularly going on a long vacation to a particular place that is their favorite. In such cases, it is convenient to have a vacation house that fulfills all your dreams. But, a dream home or a vacation home has to be cheap and affordable and incur an amount that creates holes in your pocket. It was found that in the year 2000, about 3,578,718 in the US comprised holiday homes.

You may either go for a serene airy beach house or a small secure cottage. A beach house is located near a beach. Those who love to visit the beaches frequently as vacation spots should act wisely by buying a beach house. You save travel costs and feel great comfort by hearing the waters break on the shores. For some, this sound acts like a soothing melody and heal many an old wound and sores, both physical and emotional. Beach houses are built keeping in mind the materials available and the weather. You may build a garden or plant a few trees around your beach house.

Another alternative is to buy a cottage home. It looks small yet cozy. It is usually found in a rural locale. You may go for used homes for sale in an urban setting whose style resembles a cottage house.  Americans usually prefer to live in a cottage house during summers. Cities that are famous as tourist spots are often thronged by visitors who prefer to stay in cottage houses. They keep their worries away while they enjoy a twosome holiday or a family gathering in their small cottage house. Urbanites who miss the pleasures of rural living like to live in a cottage house during long vacations.

If you are looking for homes for sale in Savannah, check out online for websites that deal in sale and purchase of used homes and other equipment.  You can go for a used home and make it your dream home. You will save on money and use this for decorating your home. However, there are certain things you need to take care of while buying a used home. A used house may have many overhauls to be done as it may not always be in a good shape. The floors may show growth of sponge and may be wet. Wet floors may give out a foul stink that is difficult to tolerate. You may need to repair walls that may have become wavy or the paints may have come off. Stains on the walls, floors, and ceilings need to be cleaned and wiped off. Toilet repairs must be done as it is most prone to leakages, breakages, and stench accumulation.

Look out for rotten woods in the framework of your house. Your house is soon likely to give way if rotten wooden is not replaced with fresh ones. It is okay to buy a used home, but check its age. If it is too old, you may face a problem with insurance. You may not get an insurance cover for certain houses that are very old. Keep that factor in mind before buying and not just the pleasure factor.

If you want to make Georgia your second home, search for Georgia homes for sale online. It is much better than searching for newspaper classifieds. You can strike a quick deal and save much of the eyestrain that occurs while scanning through each and every newspaper advertisement.