{"product_id":"the-business-of-writing-kim-iverson-headlee-9781540322920","title":"The Business of Writing: Practical Insights for Independent, Hybrid, and Traditionally Published Authors","description":"2023 Edition \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHave you written a book but don't know how to go about getting it published? Have you published a book but are hunting for more ways to improve your bottom line? Are you looking to distribute it in additional editions or sales channels? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf you have answered yes to any of these questions, this is the book you have been looking for. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Business of Writing: Practical Insights for Independent, Hybrid, and Traditionally Published Authors\u003c\/i\u003e is the go-to guide for everyone wishing to jump-start their writing careers. Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, screenplays, or poetry, discover the answers to such questions as: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e-Do I really need to incorporate, what \"flavor\" of company should I set up, and how do I take the plunge?-How do I manage my writing expenses and taxes?\u003cbr\u003e-What is an ISBN, where do I get one, and how many will I need?\u003cbr\u003e-What is an imprint and how do I establish one for my books?\u003cbr\u003e-What decisions must I face in the prepublication phase?\u003cbr\u003e-Do I need to register my book's copyright and how do I accomplish it? What about using other copyrighted materials?\u003cbr\u003e-How on earth do I condense my 100K-word book to a 300-word description, let alone a 20-word tagline?\u003cbr\u003e-How do I select the best keywords for my book?\u003cbr\u003e-What makes for a great cover and how can I get one?\u003cbr\u003e-What do I need to know about book formatting, print as well as digital?\u003cbr\u003e-How can I turn my book into an audiobook?\u003cbr\u003e-How do I develop and refine my author brand?\u003cbr\u003e-How can I land invitations to speak at conferences and conventions?\u003cbr\u003e-I use several pseudonymns. How do I manage them all?\u003cbr\u003e-What's an ARC? A media kit? A book trailer? A blog tour?\u003cbr\u003e-Do I really need to start a blog? Send out a newsletter? Dive into social media? Give away my books?\u003cbr\u003e-How do I price my book? Should I pick one price or vary it? Where are the best places to advertise my sale events?\u003cbr\u003e-How much is all of this going to cost me \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDon't feel overwhelmed by the publication and promotion process! Let twenty-year publishing veteran author Kim Iverson Headlee give you the practical wisdom you need to stay on task and perhaps even come out ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kim Iverson Headlee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1540322920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781540322920\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/14\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.62lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.59d","brand":"Kim Iverson Headlee","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44124706963711,"sku":"9781540322920","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bca09a3e-7fe9-4cf7-a089-91a98f56c8e0.jpg?v=1687438370","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-business-of-writing-kim-iverson-headlee-9781540322920","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}