Paul Lucas is a literary agent at Janklow & Nesbit where he has been representing authors since 2011. His clients come from across the spectrum of fiction (thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, historical and literary) and non-fiction (history, narrative, travel, science and humor).
Tag Archives: Self Publishing
How To Sell Two Million Self-Published Books With Rachel Abbott
Success as an indie author is not about luck, it’s about putting significant effort into all aspects of the author business. In today’s interview, I talk to Rachel Abbott, one of the UK’s top crime authors, who also happens to be indie.
Should you .. could you .. crowdfund your next book?
We’re in an age of new publishing models. And two of the emerging trends – crowdfunding and hybrid publishing – seem to meet in the organisation Unbound. The principle of Unbound is simple. Raise enough money to publish the first print run. After that, the profits of any sales are split equally between the author […]
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Self-Publishing: How to Promote Your Book With One Easy Photoshop Technique
Are you looking for eye-catching images you can use on social media, in newsletters, and elsewhere online to market your self-published books? Do you also have Adobe Photoshop on your computer?
Why your EPUB is being rejected from Apple iBooks Store
It has become quite unlikely to submit anything to Apple without getting rejected at the first few attempts. Even ebooks. Apple. Rejections. A very unfortunate combination.
Sell More Books: Resources for Self-Publishing Authors
Writing books is a collaborative process, and self-publishing books is perhaps even more so. In order to sell books you’ve self-published, you not only have to understand your subject matter, but also how to position your book in the marketplace and how to sell your book online.
Smashwords Shares 5 Ways to Succeed with Self-Publishing in 2016
Self-publishing is a pretty tough game for most authors, but as the industry matures and best practices start to emerge, we’re starting to learn more about what makes a self-published title sell.
This is the Hardest Part of Self-Publishing Your Book
Think self-publishing is a breeze? Here’s the reality check you need.
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What’s in a Publisher? | Self-Publishing & Libraries
While some librarians feel that buying self-published books is a revolutionary act, there has been a lot of progress made toward readers accepting them as just books, the same as any other in the marketplace.
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How To Self-Publish In India With Rasana Atreya
India is an exciting market for indie authors and today, Rasana Atreya gives an overview of the publishing landscape and outlines tips for self-publishing in India.
The Self-Publishing Checklist: Editorial, Production, Distribution
This customizable checklist guides your self-publishing project to completion, to ensure you don’t miss any important steps.
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How photobook publisher Self Publish Be Happy became a focus for creativity and participation
“All of this,” says Bruno Ceschel, sweeping his arm in a theatrical arc, “used to be my studio, where people could hang out. Now we are beginning to suffocate under boxes of books.”
The room in question is an airy, light-filled rectangle two floors above the shopfronts and stalls of Dalston’s Rid
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Avast! Piracy and the Self-Publisher – The Book Designer
There are sites and apps that indulge in piracy and “share” intellectual property illegally. So what does this mean to the self-publisher?
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Indie Publishing: The Start-up Business & Diving into Book Two
“ Finally, I’ve got my act in order after several months of banging my head against a brick wall and chasing my tail. I’m aware that my lack of organisation has affected how much time I’ve spent interacting with my fellow bloggers, so my apologies for this. My two excuses, if allowed, are post-viral exhaustion combined with…”
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How to Self-Publish Your eBook with Amazon KDP
Continuing our series on “How to Publish” with a look at Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). The platform is a fast, easy and free way for authors and publishers to keep control and publish their books worldwide on the Kindle and in the Kindle app.
10 Questions to Ask Before Committing to Any E-Publishing Service | Jane Friedman
Note from Jane: I updated this post on Nov. 14, 2014.
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Self-Publishing via Smashwords: A Review
In July of 2013, I dived into the world of self-publishing head first. I left the paddle and canoe at home. In the effort to spread my novel as far as I could in my opening days as a debut author, …
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13 Useful Software’s Help You to Create Your First E-book
Writing and creating an e-book can be a great way to reach a wider audience and gain loyal followers. If you have a great idea for an e-book with the sincere aim of helping someone solve a problem, then there’s no reason why you should put it off. With the many tools you can use …
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The New Indie and the Self-Publishing Revolution
Book business veteran Brooke Warner reflects on how self-publishing has changed — and continues to change — the publishing landscape for the better.
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Self-publishing Memoirs | Self-Publishing Author Advice From The Alliance Of Independent Authors
How to add professional polish and marketing edge to your self-published memoir or autobiography – by Sarah Juckes of self-publishing platform CompletelyNovel
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Shannon Bolithoe : A Writing Life 