This guide aims to help NASW members make the best decisions and navigate the rapidly shifting terrain of e-book publishing.
Marketing & publishing resource
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.
You will encounter a great many unfamiliar terms in marketing and publishing. Here is a useful guide.
There are many active organizations and discussion groups and useful newsletters to help you with your writing, marketing and publishing. Here's a list:
Given the considerable frustrations of working with commercial publishers, you may well consider self-publishing your book.
Whether you go with a commercial publisher or self-publish, you must commit yourself to marketing your book to make it a success.
Taking full advantage of opportunities to market your book on Amazon is an absolute no-brainer, given that they cost nothing and are easy to do.
Displaying your book on Google Book Search is an excellent way to enable potential customers to browse your book online and buy it.