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Soul’s Fire Publishing. We are a publisher that is
committed to our brand of art and reality, which as you grow with us, will
hopefully prove mutually beneficial. That sounds good, right? Cool.
If you have encountered didyoubuythebook associates,
kudos to you! That is the marketing arm of Soul’s Fire. So yes, we are a book
publisher that made a website called “did you buy the book.” It happens. Enjoy
our releases and thanks in advance for checking us out. Be safe, be well, be
kind. Or at least give it a shot…”
The Journal of Marcus Stewart, is the sixth official
book from Psyentific, first to be formally released. This collection of poetry
centers around a character named Marcus, and a thirty-hour period of his life.
Like many of the stories told and lost in the desert, this Las Vegas tale
carries a tone that lingers in the mind and begs it to question: what is really
right or wrong when we know what we believe?
One of the most difficult parts of writing a book used
to be getting it published. When you write a book, you rely on your own ideas,
your own research and your own words. However, when it comes to getting a book
published traditionally, you have to rely on others. Not anymore.
Getting a book published through a publishing company
will guarantee a large distribution, slightly better legitimacy, a better
chance for being stocked in bookstores and a better chance for reviews.
Publishing companies have large marketing resources to help make sure their
books are given the best exposure to the market. Publishing companies also
offer editorial services, book design, and target audience marketing to make
sure your book has the best chance for success.
The hardest part about getting a book published through
a publishing company is getting them interested. Most publishers are looking
for the easy sell. What that means is that they chose to publish books by
authors who have a demonstrated platform. A platform is a word for audience.
When a publishing company considers a new author, the main thing they want to
know is who will buy this author's book. A writer with a demonstrated platform
gives the publishing company confidence the book will make a profit. The types
of platforms publishers generally look for are authors who are nationally known
and can command media attention--this is why so many celebrities are able to
write books. Other platforms include large mailing lists or newsletter
subscribers, being the head of a large company, having a very active speaking
schedule before large audiences, being a TV commentator or radio commentator,
being in a high-profile position, being considered an expert in your field,
etc.
The second thing a publisher looks for is whether the
author has something significant to say. Is the information the wants to
communicate timely, unique, interesting, new, fresh, insightful, funny? In the
case of fiction, is the story well written, are the characters new, exciting,
marketable?
Finally a publisher will want to know what the author is
willing to do to help sell the book. Have a marketing proposal ready when
meeting with the publishing company. The more you sell your book and make it
seem interesting, and profitable, the more likely the company is to publish it.
Do not put all your eggs in one basket. Branch out to
many publishing companies. The more companies you target, the more likely you
are to get your book published. Fourteen agents rejected Stephanie Meyer's
blockbuster vampire book before one took a chance. To date the book has sold
well over 17 million copies. Not everyone will get your vision for your book.
The key is to keep trying anyway.
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