Books to be Written

Writing and self-publishing has never been easier – digital has revolutionized how we write, publish, and sell books. Digital tools mean you can start selling your book long before you have finished. But digital also means there is more work for authors and much more competition.

Working with a publisher can reduce your workload but also imposes constraints and might not make you the most money. And whether you work with a publisher or self-publish, you still have the hardest challenge: marketing your work, getting your message to the world.

In this book, Allan Kelly shares his experiences as an author and describes his formula for creating and publishing non-fiction books. He describes:

• How digital has changed the writing, economics, and marketing of books
• How to go about writing your book and simultaneously publishing early and often
• Why you might choose to self-publish and what to look for in choosing a publisher
• Using LeanPub, Amazon, and other platforms to bring your work to market
• Marketing your book with social media, speaking events, reviews, and discounts

As well as copyright, digital-rights-management, distribution costs, pricing, other revenue streams, tax, and getting help when you need it.

Allan has plenty of stories to share. He has written more than eight non-fiction books – three with publishers, five self-published. In addition, he has had books translated, edited a ninth, and contributed chapters to seven more. All the more impressive given he was diagnosed as dyslexic at the age of eight.