~by Janet Schwind
With so many options available for world dominion these days, I want to narrow it down for you. Whether you decide to take over the world through forming your own publishing company and use a company like LightningSource (a great source for printing and distribution), or go through a print-on-demand publisher like CreateSpace, you can publish yourself and begin to infiltrate the globe and influence humanity with your words. It doesn’t need to be complicated or reserved only for people like Tina Fey (my hero). In fact, I know from experience, having been employed in the publishing world and now as an independent publisher—it’s simple and fun and there’s room out there for you to be remarkable.
There’s really nothing holding you back from invading a small country (except laws and governments and junk like that) or publishing a book. However you dream of making an impact, the world is yours for the taking. So here’s just one option that’s highly attainable: About 95% of the authors I work with use CreateSpace, so that’s what I’ll focus on for now.
An Amazon.com company, CreateSpace allows you to self-publish within the print-on-demand model. This means you do not have to purchase inventory; books are printed one at a time to fulfill orders placed online. CreateSpace handles all book orders and shipping—we’re talking global. And they handle payments automatically; you just sit back and receive your cut. You retain 100% rights.
But first you need to produce a great book. Whether you’ve written a manifesto, a memoir, or a novel, you’ll need someone nice who’s also skilled in world-takeover-via-publishing and who can walk you through the process, which must include these two items:
· Professional edit—to elevate your writing and put in on the map
· Custom interior layout and cover design—that work together to help you stand out
While many publishing houses may shroud the process in mystery and layers of ala carte add-ons, you really don’t have to go through all that to produce an excellent, marketable book. You don’t even need a publishing house. All you need are the right publishing professionals to cover the two items above [talk to me, I know a few people], and you’re in the game quickly and painlessly, while keeping your investment low.
Because of its worldwide distribution, I think of CreateSpace as my silent partner in helping authors take over the world. Were I to get referral fees I would be totally rich right now. They offer many benefits for the self-publishing author:
· Register your account for free and publish without upfront fees
· You retain 100% copyright ownership
· You receive profit based on selling price minus cost to print.
· You can move to another publisher later if you choose
· They provide ISBNs and barcode
· Fast turnaround—your book is available within a week once you upload files
· You set your book’s selling price
· You can set up your own storefront on CreateSpace to sell your books online
· Order your books at cost and have them shipped to your house—this is perfect for many professionals who use their books as marketing tools, selling them at conferences and seminars.
· And many more benefits.
It’s time—do you hear it? Your destiny is calling you. Don’t allow your story to languish in the recesses of your mind or your hard drive. It is time to get your voice out there where it can make an impact. And, while getting published is one thing, doing it well is another. You can do it yourself—but make sure you’re taking every opportunity to make your book successful out of the gate, with the right team working for you.
Have questions or want to tell me about your book? Email me!
Coming episodes:
- What the right editor can do for your book
- Marketing your book like a pro
With so many options available for world dominion these days, I want to narrow it down for you. Whether you decide to take over the world through forming your own publishing company and use a company like LightningSource (a great source for printing and distribution), or go through a print-on-demand publisher like CreateSpace, you can publish yourself and begin to infiltrate the globe and influence humanity with your words. It doesn’t need to be complicated or reserved only for people like Tina Fey (my hero). In fact, I know from experience, having been employed in the publishing world and now as an independent publisher—it’s simple and fun and there’s room out there for you to be remarkable.
There’s really nothing holding you back from invading a small country (except laws and governments and junk like that) or publishing a book. However you dream of making an impact, the world is yours for the taking. So here’s just one option that’s highly attainable: About 95% of the authors I work with use CreateSpace, so that’s what I’ll focus on for now.
An Amazon.com company, CreateSpace allows you to self-publish within the print-on-demand model. This means you do not have to purchase inventory; books are printed one at a time to fulfill orders placed online. CreateSpace handles all book orders and shipping—we’re talking global. And they handle payments automatically; you just sit back and receive your cut. You retain 100% rights.
But first you need to produce a great book. Whether you’ve written a manifesto, a memoir, or a novel, you’ll need someone nice who’s also skilled in world-takeover-via-publishing and who can walk you through the process, which must include these two items:
· Professional edit—to elevate your writing and put in on the map
· Custom interior layout and cover design—that work together to help you stand out
While many publishing houses may shroud the process in mystery and layers of ala carte add-ons, you really don’t have to go through all that to produce an excellent, marketable book. You don’t even need a publishing house. All you need are the right publishing professionals to cover the two items above [talk to me, I know a few people], and you’re in the game quickly and painlessly, while keeping your investment low.
Because of its worldwide distribution, I think of CreateSpace as my silent partner in helping authors take over the world. Were I to get referral fees I would be totally rich right now. They offer many benefits for the self-publishing author:
· Register your account for free and publish without upfront fees
· You retain 100% copyright ownership
· You receive profit based on selling price minus cost to print.
· You can move to another publisher later if you choose
· They provide ISBNs and barcode
· Fast turnaround—your book is available within a week once you upload files
· You set your book’s selling price
· You can set up your own storefront on CreateSpace to sell your books online
· Order your books at cost and have them shipped to your house—this is perfect for many professionals who use their books as marketing tools, selling them at conferences and seminars.
· And many more benefits.
It’s time—do you hear it? Your destiny is calling you. Don’t allow your story to languish in the recesses of your mind or your hard drive. It is time to get your voice out there where it can make an impact. And, while getting published is one thing, doing it well is another. You can do it yourself—but make sure you’re taking every opportunity to make your book successful out of the gate, with the right team working for you.
Have questions or want to tell me about your book? Email me!
Coming episodes:
- What the right editor can do for your book
- Marketing your book like a pro