
Write That Book!
A list of nearly 200 books and online resources from Lynne Lamberg, NASW book editor.
A list of nearly 200 books and online resources from Lynne Lamberg, NASW book editor.
This guide aims to help NASW members make the best decisions and navigate the rapidly shifting terrain of e-book publishing.
The Marketing & Publishing Resource — articles aimed at helping NASW member-authors benefit from the new era of e-books, social media, Web marketing, and self-publishing — has been updated with the latest information and links. Article summaries are visible here; viewing full articles requires a current NASW membership and web site password.
Welcome to the NASW Marketing and Publishing Resource. These articles aim to help NASW members take advantage of the new opportunities for marketing and publishing their articles and books, whether they self-publish or work with a commercial publisher.
If you do not feel comfortable taking on the tasks of managing production of your book -- for example, hiring and supervising an editor, designer, indexer, printer, etc. -- consider using a book packager or consultant.
While POD is the best way to produce small quantities of a book, offset printing yields by far the greatest economy of scale and can produce a more professional-looking product.
You will encounter a great many unfamiliar terms in marketing and publishing. Here is a useful guide.
Whether you go with a commercial publisher or self-publish, you must commit yourself to marketing your book to make it a success.
A quality website is your professional face to the world, and fortunately it takes relatively little money and effort to put on a good face.