Thursday, July 26, 2012
Book Review - Publish like a Pro: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing - Michele DeFilippo
Title: Publish
Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality
Self-Publishing
Author: Michele DeFilippo
Review: There
is a lot of information in this little short book. I never knew so much went into the publishing
of a book. I can tell you that with
reading and reviewing books I have come across so many that just are not
anywhere ready to be read by anyone outside of the author and their best best
friends. So many books are written and
yet not adequately edited and proofed. Mistakes
an every page and problems with the word flow, not to mention the mixing up of
future and past tenses. I have slogged
through more of these disasters then I really want to admit too. Maybe if the authors had read this book then
my experience would have been much more enjoyable.
It costs money to have
your book edited, but it is worth it. If
I pick up a book, sent for review, and I notice mistakes right at the beginning- I
know things are not promising. There are
rare books that make up for all the mistakes with a fabulous story(Switched by
Amanda Hocking for one…lots and lots of mistakes but a great story), but most do not. Looking past spelling errors or spelling
check errors that change the word to another word but spell it correctly….I
hate those…it just tells me you let the spell check run without so much as a
glance…is uncomfortable for the reader and lets face it work. If I have to work to read a book I’m not
going to read that book…work is for textbooks, The Bible and the like…not for
enjoyment- which I hope to find in the pages of a good book.
Self-publishing is
going to cost you, but why bother putting out a book hardly anyone will read
because of the quality of the book, print, editing, proofreading, printset and
the like. You worked hard writing the book,
now work hard getting the best look for your book so that readers will give it
a chance. I find most of my favorite
books come from friends that suggest them to me…word of mouth…or browsing the
bookstore looking at covers and reading the back for an idea of what I’m
getting into. Reading takes time, time
is money and I hate to waste such a
precious resource on something not worthy of it.
The
bottom line with
this book is; that if you are going to do something,…..do it right!
This is written by the owner of a
self-publishing house so remember she has great ideas, but so do others
out
there. Make sure to research who you
want to help publish your work and make it worthwhile. Whatever you
decide I have to say that it is
going to cost…lots…be prepared to spend in the thousands plus to get
your book out
there. Maybe a few vanity copies for you and your friends is all your
book is worth...think about it...is it that good? Maybe it is and if so
then do it right!
Publisher: Published June 10th 2012 by 1106 Design
(June 10, 2012)
ISBN: 9780985489908
Copyright: 2012
Pages:
88
Quick Review: 4 stars (out of 5)-a good book for
those looking to self-publish, but it is also a bit self-serving to the author
and the company she owns.
Why I Read It:
Sent by The Cadence Group for review.
Synopsis: "Publish Like the Pros: A Brief
Guide to Quality Self-Publishing" is a must-read for new authors who want
to get it right when self-publishing their books. Self-publishing is a
perplexing and ever-shifting landscape; it's easy for authors to get taken in
by self-publishing companies that promise the moon but don't deliver. In just
88 pages, "Publish Like the Pros" takes the confusion out of
self-publishing and gives authors the six steps to publishing quality
professional books that don't scream "I'm self-published!!" The
self-publishing author will find everything he or she needs to get started,
including cover design, book titles, typesetting, editing, and proofreading,
and a special chapter on book distribution, pricing and marketing.
Written by a book
designer with years of experience working with both first-time authors and
seasoned publishers, "Publish Like the Pros" speaks directly to new
authors who want to publish a book that they can feel proud of and that sells!
Industry leaders
praise "Publish Like the Pros":
DeFilippo has written
a complete overview of the book industry and the publishing process that will
allow both authors and self-publishers to make their way through the
self-publishing process quickly and successfully. I was amazed at the
up-to-date insights and money-saving advice in this book! Want to do it right?
Want to avoid a lot of the mistakes that plague first time self-publishers?
Read "Publish Like the Pros" and call 1106 Design.
Author Biography:
Michele DeFilippo owns
1106 Design, a one-stop shop for authors who need editing, book design and
self-publishing advice with hand-holding. Follow her on Twitter. @1106Design
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