Writing is an amazing profession. With every stroke of a pen or the press of a key on a keyboard, you are creating vast new worlds, memorable characters, and stories that will be told until the end of time or you can help educate the new generation through valuable non-fiction textbooks. However, the problem with being a writer is that it can be hard to get your written work out to the public. So here are a few things you need to know in order to get started.

• Investing

  In trying to make money, you actually need to spend money first. Writing is like any other business. You need to invest in certain things in order to get the ball rolling. If you are unable to find a publisher or if you prefer to self-publish then you need to save up enough money to print your books. Self-publishing is a kind of investment that you have to make. However, it does not have to be a large one. You can print small batches in order to generate interest and then use the funds you gain to make more batches.

• Advertising

  No one will know about your book unless you advertise it. This is an important part of self-publishing. There are a number of methods that you can use to advertise your work. Social media is one of the best. You will be able to advertise for free using social media and having friends spread the word about your book, you may even want to hand out free samples for a limited time because if people love your book this can help generate interest very quickly.

• Find a Good Printing Partner

  When you want to self-publish, you need to find a company who is able to print out your books. There are many different companies out there and some are better than others or offer better prices. Do your research and make sure to read reviews on the internet. It is important to take note that quality is better than quantity. Use better materials that will last longer. This will not only feel better in the hands of readers but it can convey a sense that your book is premium.

Those are just a few things that you will want to keep in mind when it comes to getting started with self-publishing. This is a great option especially if publishers do not want to take a risk with your book. If you want to find out more, please get in touch with us at Bookwhip anytime for more information.