What To Do Before Your Book Launch is a guide for authors, covering everything from working with your publisher, to reading in public, to help for publicity and marketing, to using (and misusing) social media, to how to dress for your author photo…and far more, including cautionary tales, worksheets, timelines and etiquette tips.
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"Rose and Meyers are two pros who have been in the publishing trenches, and their guide is the best kind of boot camp trainer: purposeful, no-nonsense, and with you along the way, making sure you hit all the right moves."-Dan Lazar, Writers House
"This book is chock-full of great advice--it's now required reading for all of my clients!"--Jenny Bent, Bent Agency
"Both brilliant and indispensable. All authors should have it by their bedside. They should read it again, and again, and again."--Joshua Henkin, The World Without You
"Dripping with the wisdom authors gain after years of experience but wish they'd had from moment one."--Theresa Walsh, The Last Will of Moira Leahy
"Fantastic. Nuts and bolts, elbow grease, and optimism are on every page of this worthwhile guide." --Betsy Lerner, The Forest for the Trees
"Every writer trying to sell a story should memorize every word on every page, and never forget them."--Steve Berry, NYT bestseller
"The new invaluable tool for writers. From now on when people ask me for advice, I'm sending them this book." --Julie Klam, NYT bestseller, You Had Me at Woof
"After I'd read only a few pages -How to Be Photogenic-my photo was taken... remarkably, I had only one chin, not the usual six! This book is now my bible."--Laura Zigman, bestseller, Animal Husbandry
"Incredibly valuable. An open sesame for success--from insiders who truly know the scoop!"--Hank Phillippi Ryan,The Other Woman
"This book is chock-full of great advice--it's now required reading for all of my clients!"--Jenny Bent, Bent Agency
"Both brilliant and indispensable. All authors should have it by their bedside. They should read it again, and again, and again."--Joshua Henkin, The World Without You
"Dripping with the wisdom authors gain after years of experience but wish they'd had from moment one."--Theresa Walsh, The Last Will of Moira Leahy
"Fantastic. Nuts and bolts, elbow grease, and optimism are on every page of this worthwhile guide." --Betsy Lerner, The Forest for the Trees
"Every writer trying to sell a story should memorize every word on every page, and never forget them."--Steve Berry, NYT bestseller
"The new invaluable tool for writers. From now on when people ask me for advice, I'm sending them this book." --Julie Klam, NYT bestseller, You Had Me at Woof
"After I'd read only a few pages -How to Be Photogenic-my photo was taken... remarkably, I had only one chin, not the usual six! This book is now my bible."--Laura Zigman, bestseller, Animal Husbandry
"Incredibly valuable. An open sesame for success--from insiders who truly know the scoop!"--Hank Phillippi Ryan,The Other Woman
From the Author
Writing is an art, and hundreds of classics on style and form line our shelves. But when the writing is done, we enter the business of publishing and there aren't many guides about the realities of working with editors, agents, publishers, readers (and other writers!) And manners! To many of us have missed those lessons. We wanted to help authors avoid the mistakes we made, and give them a road map that highlights the pitfalls as well as show them the shortcuts. - Randy Susan Meyers and M.J. Rose
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Even having been through publication several times before, I learned new things that will help me with the launch of my next book. Love the fact that it's all in one place, succinct, and easy to follow. An invaluable resource for any author.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Most authors feel that they've won the lottery when they get a book contract. Yet there is a long road till their book actually get's published, and guess what?
As this e-book points out, most authors are printed, not published: their books sell modestly, if at all, and then vanish.
This is because publishing has changed, and most houses have very few resources to promote their books. For the majority of authors, having their books published is a disappointing process and a real eye opener.
And how can writers who spend their days alone, making up stuff, understand the real back end-- the economics and mechanisms--of book publishing?
One simple answer: READ THIS BOOK.
Meyers and Rose have both successfully published novels, and continue to do so and prosper, in a very hostile environment.
They have put down all their advice here in an easy to read, succinct format, with case studies. I've learned a ton from this book: the entire pre-publication schedule, the difference between marketing and publicity, and most importantly: what I can do to promote my own book.
I was mystified and stressed out before reading this book, and now I have a blueprint for how to survive the 6 months before my book is published!
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR BOOK LAUNCH is a treasure trove of information, and a must read for all authors on their path to publication.
As this e-book points out, most authors are printed, not published: their books sell modestly, if at all, and then vanish.
This is because publishing has changed, and most houses have very few resources to promote their books. For the majority of authors, having their books published is a disappointing process and a real eye opener.
And how can writers who spend their days alone, making up stuff, understand the real back end-- the economics and mechanisms--of book publishing?
One simple answer: READ THIS BOOK.
Meyers and Rose have both successfully published novels, and continue to do so and prosper, in a very hostile environment.
They have put down all their advice here in an easy to read, succinct format, with case studies. I've learned a ton from this book: the entire pre-publication schedule, the difference between marketing and publicity, and most importantly: what I can do to promote my own book.
I was mystified and stressed out before reading this book, and now I have a blueprint for how to survive the 6 months before my book is published!
WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR BOOK LAUNCH is a treasure trove of information, and a must read for all authors on their path to publication.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wish I had this book before my first book was published. Instead, I learned it's lessons the hard way and it still had a lot to teach me.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
As I was getting closer to my own book launch, I had more and more questions. Everyone I asked was very helpful, but when I want to really know something, there is nothing better to me than having a book about the subject on hand that I can refer to over and over without fear of maybe getting on its last nerve. And so I was so glad to find out about What To Do Before Your Book Launch. I ordered it and read it on arrival, and I've referred to it since, many times. It is a practical, no nonsense, straight up, easy to understand guide that gives an overall view of how this process works. And it's all in one place!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Reese Ryan
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Randy and M.J. do debut authors a great service by serving up the ultimate "sandwich" of publishing advice. First, we are congratulated for achieving a wonderful milestone--publication. Next, we get doused with a much-needed bucket of cold water, as they explain the realities of the publishing industry, and what to expect from publishers. Lastly, we're given a plan of action that can make the difference between being a forgotten author, and having a career as a professional author.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Should be titled the BIBLE FOR NEW AUTHORS. An honest look at launching a book. Mine launches 3/5/13 and I'm following WHAT TO DO BEFORE YOUR BOOK LAUNCH to the letter.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
My book will be out in May. I bought this book at the recommendation of another author.
It provides clear and simple advice. The book is easy to read as well.
I have some notes that I will follow-up quite soon.
It provides clear and simple advice. The book is easy to read as well.
I have some notes that I will follow-up quite soon.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By BostonWriter
Format:Paperback
An incredible amount of information between two covers -- not just all the nuts and bolts of releasing, promoting and publicizing a book (which in itself would have been invaluable), but the judgement-call insight of two seasoned pros on how to best handle social media. This book is like a publicist, marketing department and publishing MBA. Concise and very readable.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
I just finished your amazing book!
I just finished your amazing book, What to Do Before your Book Launch, and I wanted to thank you. First of all, spot on. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Anjanette
5.0 out of 5 stars
Essential and Invaluable Book Launching Insight
I'm a fan of Randy Susan Meyers. Ever since I heard her speak at the 2010 Backspace Conference. So when I saw she co-wrote What To Do Before Your Book Launch I had to pick it... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Kourtney C. Heintz
3.0 out of 5 stars
Some Good Reminders
This book makes so many good suggestions that any author should go away with an idea or two. The problem is that by the time most people (including me) start to think about a book... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Carolyn P. Schriber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding Resource
Authors Meyers and Rose have done a remarkable job. There are so many things for an author to remember and keep track of in the lead up to publication. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Insomniac
