{"product_id":"9781938289170","title":"Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book","description":"\u003cb\u003eStraight Talk from a Publisher\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe publishing world has changed! An explosion in printed books, E-books, and self-publishing has contributed to more new titles coming to market than ever before. With so much happening, how does a new author stand out from the crowd? Not to mention turn a profit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn\u003ci\u003e Think Like a Publisher: 33 Essential Tips to Write, Promote, and Sell Your Book\u003c\/i\u003e, Randy Davila, President of Hampton Roads Publishing \u0026amp; Hierophant Publishing, explains the nuances of the publishing industry in plain English, and gives authors all the tools necessary to be successful in today’s rapidly changing publishing world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBroken down into three easy to follow categories of Editorial, Marketing, and Business specific tips, \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Publisher \u003c\/i\u003eoffers invaluable insight into how publishers think about manuscripts, marketing, and their partnership with the author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will also learn:\u003cul\u003e    \u003cli\u003eWhat publishers (and readers!) look for in a manuscript\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThe most common new author writing mistakes—\u003ci\u003eand how to avoid them\u003cbr\u003e    \u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThe makings of a great book title and cover\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThe pros and cons of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eHow to build your author platform and gain a following\u003c\/li\u003e    \u003cli\u003eThe ins and outs of the business side of publishing—contracts, royalties, agents, and more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eFor any writer who has felt intimidated by the prospect of bringing a book into the world, \u003ci\u003eThink Like a Publisher\u003c\/i\u003e offers a one-stop guide to understanding the publishing industry and what it takes to make your book a success!","brand":"Hierophant Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47154459574512,"sku":"9781938289170","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781938289170_p0.jpg?v=1763663484","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781938289170","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}