“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” is more meaningful as a metaphor than its literal meaning. In reality, we love to scan through book covers when we buy a book at the bookstore or online. A good book cover design that intrigues customers with relevant image, colour and design can do everything you want your content inside the book to do – sell more copies. An aspiring author today enjoys the freedom and power to publish anything written in a word document and become a published author … [Read more...]
Five reasons your book needs professional editing
October 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Editors are the unsung heroes of every book. Professional editing is a necessary element of book publishing that goes unnoticed until it’s not done. You put your blood, sweat and sleepless nights to put word after word in the construction of a manuscript. What comes out is a manifestation of powerful imagination, well-thought message and years of writing skills. When the story is complete, you enter into the process of self-editing, and invite your friends and family to volunteer, to make the … [Read more...]
How to self-publish a book in India?
October 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Book publishing in India is going through a revolution. Innovative book publishers like Prowess have made it possible for authors to self-publish a book in India at convenience. As an author, you might think writing is the most challenging part of the journey to becoming a published author. However, post writing begins the struggle of reaching your audience. A lack of knowledge in this section can lead to low sales and poor visibility of your book – an unsatisfying publishing experience. In … [Read more...]
Six reasons you should self-publish your book
October 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
If you have completed writing your manuscript, you may be aware that you can self-publish your book. You have compared self-publishing with traditional publishing, and know that self-publishing suits your need. Yet, you are still unsure if you should self-publish your book. Well, there is no denying that unlike traditional publishing, self-publishing allows you to get involved in the process and make multiple crucial decisions related to your book. Within a month, you get to publish your book … [Read more...]
Traditional Vs Self-Publishing
September 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Publishing platform can play a critical role in the success of an author’s book and career. Before you choose between traditional and self-publishing, it’s important to understand both from the perspective of your needs. Time to publish It may take a couple of months to a few years to write a manuscript. But more than a year to publish a book? Yes, traditional publishing can take more than a year, sometimes a couple of years. The process involves; finding a literary agent, finding a publisher, … [Read more...]
What is self-publishing?
September 25, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Self-publishing is a simple and speedy way of publishing your book. Author's participation, control, and involvement in the publishing process makes self-publishing unique and attractive. Self-published authors pay for the cost involved in the activity, and in return, get professional help and retain responsibility of deciding the critical factors of the publishing process like; cover design, interior design, distribution, eBook conversion, and marketing. Experienced publishing professionals … [Read more...]
