Chapter
Story of Selling First Book & Starting Own Imprint.
2:43:47 - 2:49:44 (05:57)
The speaker shares his experience of selling his first book at the age of 21 through a family friend who was an agent and becoming fed up with Simon and Schuster, he started his own imprint.
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The first step in getting your book published as an author is finding a good agent who knows all the editors and has a good relationship with them.
2:43:47 - 2:46:54 (03:06)
Book Publishing
Summary
The first step in getting your book published as an author is finding a good agent who knows all the editors and has a good relationship with them. With nonfiction, it is recommended to get an agent first who can sell it to the desired publisher.
ChapterStory of Selling First Book & Starting Own Imprint.
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The advantages of self-publishing a book include greater control and flexibility over the end product, while traditional publishing may provide wider distribution and greater credibility.
2:46:54 - 2:49:44 (02:50)
Self-publishing
Summary
The advantages of self-publishing a book include greater control and flexibility over the end product, while traditional publishing may provide wider distribution and greater credibility. However, the goals of the author ultimately determine which route may be more suitable.