How to Make Your Self-Published Book Better

If you've put hundreds of hours into writing a book, you want to see it accomplish your goals and become a success. When you're about to publish it, you'll make many decisions, such as whether to go with print fulfillment for your book orders or use print-on-demand. If you use a book printing and fulfillment company, they can offer you options to strengthen your project. For example, you may benefit from publishing your book in hardcover and paperback bindings. Or, you might choose to use higher-quality paper for the inside pages. All of these options can be ways to make your book better.

More basic printing can work for text-heavy books with no pictures, such as a novel. But you'd benefit from better printing if you've included photographs or have a nonfiction book with a unique visual presentation. It's also wise to consider your book's "shelf appeal" if you plan to sell it in retail stores. They will display it with hundreds of other books, and you need to give people an extra incentive to pick up yours first and buy it. If ringing up brisk sales is one of your primary goals, consider making your book appealing to clubs. You can add discussion questions at the end to get their ideas flowing.

Being ahead of the curve is always desirable as long as what you do remains easily understandable (and desirable) to your target readers. The world has many examples of futuristic ideas that were ahead of their time and popularized by someone else five or ten years later. It's always wise to analyze your genre and find an open niche – where you can write about a topic or story that's fresh and unique. When you do and get news about your book's publication to target readers, you'll spark their interest. People are always interested in new ideas and fresh stories. Ensuring your book meets their expectations helps.

Finding a cover and book designer is also helpful. They can offer you options and guide the process. The same goes with a seasoned editor to help bring your content to its most competitive. Traditional publishers provide these services to their authors. When you self-publish, giving your book the same content preparation support is helpful. You want a book that is well-received and stands the test of time. Books have long lifespans, and you want to feel proud of your work for years to come. The success of current books also affects your success in writing more in the future. Think long-term in the process.