How to Succeed in the Publishing Game (Paperback)

by Vickie Stringer (Author) "For several years, I can remember wanting to write a book..." (more)
Key Phrases: Triple Crown Publications, Down Chick, Small Business Administration

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Product Description
Best-selling author and world-renowned publisher Vickie Stringer began her empire with one book – Let That Be the Reason. After enduring 26 rejection letters from mainstream publishers, Stringer began to explore the promising world of self-publishing. Stringer has distinguished herself as a Literary Renaissance Woman, boasting titles such as best-selling author, leading publisher, prominent literary agent and motivator to aspiring authors and self-publishers. In How to Succeed in the Publishing Game, Stringer reveals the secret to her success and unveils countless valuable tips and steps on how to become successful in the world of self-publishing: • Utilize creative means of generating start-up capital • Build winning relationships with editors, typesetters, graphic designers, printers • Ensure that your book will flourish in the hands of the right distributors, wholesalers, bookstores • Develop a steadfast marketing plan, brand and image that will sell itself • Utilize the complete guide to dependable references and resources • Harvest the benefits of a best-seller! “Ms. Stringer has entered the slightly more rarefied precincts of book publishing. And she’s getting rich.” - The New York Times “Mainstream publishers wouldn’t touch her book. So Stringer printed 1,500 copies and took to the road. The book became an underground hit, and bookstores began to stock it.” - Newsweek

About the Author
Queen of Hip-Hop Literature Vickie Stringer has revolutionized the literary industry as a pioneer of the Hip-Hop Literature genre. Beginning with the self-publishing of her first novel, the Essence Best Selling Let That Be the Reason, followed by the founding of her internationally renowned publishing company, Triple Crown Publications, Stringer’s innovative voice and controversial style has earned her intrigue and fascination around the globe. The successes and achievements of Stringer’s novels, Let That Be the Reason, its sequel, Imagine This, the upcoming Dirty Red, and the wide popularity of the Triple Crown Publications brand have garnered attention from prominent news media since Stringer ignited the Hip-Hop Literature era less than four years ago. In addition to being featured in The New York Times, Newsweek, MTV News, Publisher’s Weekly, The Boston Globe, Vibe, Essence, Entrepreneur and Inc. Magazine, in April of 2005 Stringer and Triple Crown Publications became international as her novels were translated and released in Tokyo, Japan. In 2004, Stringer also founded The Valen Foundation, a non-profit organization named for her son, to reunite and restore bonds between children and their incarcerated parents. *** Mia McPherson is the Editor-in-Chief at Triple Crown Publications. Mia is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from The Ohio State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 150 pages
• Publisher: Triple Crown Publications (October 20, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 097678940X
• ISBN-13: 978-0976789406
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #474,921 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars If You Don't Do It Well, Don't Attempt To Sell It, January 25, 2008

By	K. Williams "RIF - Reading Is Fundamental" (IL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Let me begin with giving credit for an A+ effort and taking the challenge of being an Owner of a Publishing Company as well as an Author.

While I enjoy books from Triple Crown Publications from 2003 - 2007, the constant typo's/errors/inaccuracies within the published books are distracting if not annoying and inappropriate.

There is not one book I've read published by Triple Crown that doesn't have AT LEAST 10 obvious errors.

Which brings me to: How does one attempt to sell me a book about how to publish books professionally yet is not practicing what is being preached? Perfect your craft, hire better editors/proofreaders to ensure you are delivering quality work and stop focusing on pumping out quantity. I've read books dating back to 2003 by Triple Crown. Which means you have branded Triple Crown in a negative fashion by not correcting this problem for at least the last four. Hence, your confirmation of acceptance of mediocre work being stamped as a job well done. Is that what you've worked so hard to achieve? I safely assume not. Even if you feel successful at the publishing game, imagine how much of an even greater success the organization would be if you crossed all your 't's and dotted all your i's. Demand a better scope of work from your team as your name is associated with errors - just something to consider.

I am a PR professional and Talent Manager with 3 Authors as clients. I'd never refer my clients to Triple Crown due to SO MANY errors in the books for over years now.

"We've Got To Do Better" - Charlie Murphy

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must Read, February 16, 2006

By	B. Randall - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book was an easy read and very clear and precise information it was worth the money. All the information i needed to publish my new book "The Motivation Factor" by Bennie Randall Jr.

Thank you Vickie Stringer for sharing the much needed info in your book.

Bennie Randall Jr.
www.BennieRandall.com

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for First Time Writers, January 18, 2006

By	K. Dumas (Clifton, NJ) - See all my reviews

This was a very informative portrayal of what it takes to succeed. As a first time writer, I needed a honest look at the effort it takes. I thoroughly enjoyed the mix of wit, sarcasm and straightforward thoughts.