http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog We Help You Sell More! Thu, 04 Mar 2010 04:20:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We have all heard how great self-publishing is, how it can give you control of your book and at the same time increase your profits. But can something really be this good? Are there any downsides or disadvantages of going into self-publishing? The answer is yes, everything has its pros ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/59-self-publishing-understanding-the-downsides With the emergence of modern copiers and sophisticated printing technology, many authors are now opting to get into self-publishing rather than to stick to conventional third-party printing. The reason is obvious. Authors like the prospect of having to stick to their own creativity and style, without the need to please ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/58-self-publishing-three-self-publishing-models Smart marketing and an entrepreneurial spirit have propelled many self-published books to become best-sellers. Modern examples are ‘Life 101’ by Peter McWilliams and John Roger, ‘What Color is Your Parachute?’ by Richard Bolles, and ’50 Simple Things You Can Do to Save the Earth’ by Julie Bennett and John Javna. ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/57-self-publishing-the-new-frontier-of-literature Book publishing is not an easy activity and business. These days, the number of readers who invest in books is significantly declining because of the popularity of the Internet. Expect publishers, therefore, to become stricter when it comes to accepting manuscripts and books for publishing. It is basically getting harder ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/56-self-publishing-some-common-obstacles Different authors have different reasons for self-publishing. If you are aiming to write and publish your own book, you should make it a point to check out your own motives for doing so. You have to make sure your motivations are strong and valid so you can get on and ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/55-self-publishing-fueled-by-many-different-reasons Even if this is your first time self-publishing, there is no excuse for you to commit mistakes. Committing mistakes with your self-published book can project the perception that your work is made in an unprofessional way and this can significantly hinder your success. Here are some mistakes which you can ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/54-self-publishing-avoid-these-mistakes Have you heard of the phrase ‘print on demand’ or POD? This practice, also called PQN (print quantity needed) and short run printing, is giving another definition to what is currently called in the book industry as self-publishing. These days, most authors who are considering getting into self-publishing deals are ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/53-print-on-demand-pod-and-self-publishing Information products, generally known as reports or e-books, are one of the most profitable products you can sell online. There are many reasons for this – development price, printing costs (or rather lack of printing costs) and ease of distribution. Internet users have become very accustomed to e-books and short ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/52-information-products-understanding-the-basics The best way to make money online, bar none, is to have your own product to sell. Of course, it helps if that product is something needed, and if your niche is willing to shell out money for it. There are some important factors to look at when creating a ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/51-info-product-creation-for-dummies Modern technology has made it easier for anyone to consider self publishing their own ebook or electronic book. Because of technology and low costs associated with marketing on the internet, you can not only create, but also sell your own ebook for a price that makes it extremely accessible to ... http://www.sales-are-up.com/blog/product-creation/50-info-product-creation-making-money-with-electronic-publishing