HAVE QUESTIONS? HERE ARE SOME WE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT BE THINKING ABOUT
Is book publishing expensive?
A book's publishing expenses might range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. At Pecan Tree Publishing, however, we make it simple; just pick one of our Self-Publishing Packages, and you'll receive everything you need. When it comes to self-publishing, we like to keep things as efficient as we can while still allowing you to maintain creative control over your book.
We provide print-on-deman services which means you can order books as needed. Authors can easily and affordably reorder books using this approach without incurring significant upfront costs.
Do I have to legally copyright my book?
Yes, you do want to absolutely copyright your book with copyright.gov. We know there are several copyright fables running around the publishing industry, but official legal copyright registration assures legal ownership of the work and gives you documentation to prove it. If you have a virtual assistant through our BookConcierge Department, they can file the copyright application for you.
If I’m self-publishing do I need a company like yours?
To self-publish a book, you don't need a publisher. However, working with one takes staying in the mix and management of the details off you. You will, however, always have access to materials and resources that you would otherwise have to locate on your own. We have already vetted personnel, talent and partnering companies. The benefit of using Pecan Tree Publishing to self-publish your book is that you have complete creative control over the entire process from beginning to end while also receiving guidance. Additionally, when working with Pecan Tree Publishing, you'll have access to all the tools you require, including editing, eBook conversion, and book cover design.
Do I need to form a company to publish a book?
It is not required. However, remember that once you become an author you enter the world of entrepreneurship. There are marketing, promotions and advertising goals to consider, branding, whether you want to expand your work beyond book publishing. It may be a great idea to have a conversation with a business coach, attorney and/or accountant.
What are some general book marketing ideas I should consider?
15 quick things you can do – consistently – to market your book.
What are some ways I can create revenue for my publishing investment?
There are several amazing ways you can cover the investment needed to bring your books to life. Here are some ideas:
CROWDFUNDING – Using services like Kickstarter or Indiegogo or GoFundMe are now popular project financing options. Once an account is set up with these services (not including GoFundMe) you determine what support levels you want and what each person who gives to that support level gets. For instance: you set up a Kickstarter account; you enter all of the description and support me information; you decide you only want two support levels – diamonds and pearls. Diamonds give $100. Pearls give $50. Then you determine your “perks” - what they get. Diamonds get an autographed copy of the book, a t-shirt, Listing under Diamond Acknowledgements in the book, and VIP seating at book launch event. Pearls get an autographed copy of the book, listing under Pearl Acknowledgements in the book and admission to book launch event. GoFundMe is different because no perks are needed; it’s used more for emergency, medical and related needs. Another really effortless way to crowdfund that I’ve seen authors/creatives use is a CashApp me campaign. That is simply where you blast out there that you have a goal to generate X amount of dollars to fund your book project by X date and please support by sending whatever you can to this CashApp account. {CashApp could also be PayPal, Zelle or similar}
SPONSORSHIP – Much like crowdfunding, except you do not need to sign up with a platform. You are approaching people you know and asking them to support the investment needed to bring the books to fruition. You do need to offer them something. What you offer could be in line with the example of the Diamonds and Pearls perks mentioned above. You could also do a smaller amount of $25 for Special acknowledgements, they would only get their name listed and a copy of the book. Or the sponsorship entitlements or perks could be whatever you determine without adding substantially increased expenses to you.
IN BOOK ADVERTISING - A little unusual but possible. Your advertiser cannot be anyone advertising something that is date, state, or detail specific. It has to be static or general. A fellow author advertising their books would be good. A recording artist with multiple independent projects available on their own site would be good. Anyone that is not offering dated products or programs. They need to understand that whenever reprints of the book are ordered that ad would be in the book. The only way this would not happen is if you did a reprint of the book without the ads and that would mean going back to the layout, pre-tech and print process which is additional cost. So, this option is a little bit more pros and cons.
PRE-SALES - You would pre-sale the book to those in your various circles, using an order/payment capture system of your choice. Once your books are in hand you would then have the task of shipping those books out from your inventory. The wonderful thing is you could autograph each of these books. You do have to stress to your pre-buyers that the release date may be 30 to 60 days away from your pre-sale campaign – or more – depending on your goal.
A book's publishing expenses might range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. At Pecan Tree Publishing, however, we make it simple; just pick one of our Self-Publishing Packages, and you'll receive everything you need. When it comes to self-publishing, we like to keep things as efficient as we can while still allowing you to maintain creative control over your book.
We provide print-on-deman services which means you can order books as needed. Authors can easily and affordably reorder books using this approach without incurring significant upfront costs.
Do I have to legally copyright my book?
Yes, you do want to absolutely copyright your book with copyright.gov. We know there are several copyright fables running around the publishing industry, but official legal copyright registration assures legal ownership of the work and gives you documentation to prove it. If you have a virtual assistant through our BookConcierge Department, they can file the copyright application for you.
If I’m self-publishing do I need a company like yours?
To self-publish a book, you don't need a publisher. However, working with one takes staying in the mix and management of the details off you. You will, however, always have access to materials and resources that you would otherwise have to locate on your own. We have already vetted personnel, talent and partnering companies. The benefit of using Pecan Tree Publishing to self-publish your book is that you have complete creative control over the entire process from beginning to end while also receiving guidance. Additionally, when working with Pecan Tree Publishing, you'll have access to all the tools you require, including editing, eBook conversion, and book cover design.
Do I need to form a company to publish a book?
It is not required. However, remember that once you become an author you enter the world of entrepreneurship. There are marketing, promotions and advertising goals to consider, branding, whether you want to expand your work beyond book publishing. It may be a great idea to have a conversation with a business coach, attorney and/or accountant.
What are some general book marketing ideas I should consider?
15 quick things you can do – consistently – to market your book.
- Talk about it regularly: Start the conversation by putting your cover on t-shirts, promotional items and related. Ask can you leave promotional items in places you frequent.
- Leverage social media: Use social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram to promote your book. Share interesting quotes, images, and links to your book.
- Create a book trailer: Create a video trailer for your book and share it on your website and social media platforms.
- Use email marketing: Build an email list of your fans and send them regular updates about your book and its progress. Be intentional about building your list.
- Create a website: A website is a great way to showcase your book and provide additional information for potential readers.
- Get reviews: Reach out to book bloggers and reviewers to review your book and share their thoughts on social media.
- Attend book fairs and events: Attend book fairs and events to connect with readers, book buyers, and other authors.
- Guest post on blogs: Write guest posts on blogs related to your book’s genre or subject matter.
- Offer free samples: Offer free samples or chapters of your book to encourage readers to purchase the full version.
- Leverage book clubs: Reach out to book clubs to offer them discounts on your book or even join in on a discussion.
- Use book promotion sites: List your book on book promotion sites like BookBub, Goodreads, and LibraryThing.
- Utilize podcasts: Seek out podcast interviews or host your own podcast to discuss your book and reach new audiences.
- Participate in book giveaways: Participate in book giveaways on Goodreads or social media to increase visibility and generate buzz.
- Consider book signings: Arrange book signings at local bookstores or libraries.
- Offer exclusive content: Offer exclusive content or bonuses to readers who purchase your book, such as a free eBook, a signed copy, or access to a private Facebook group.
What are some ways I can create revenue for my publishing investment?
There are several amazing ways you can cover the investment needed to bring your books to life. Here are some ideas:
CROWDFUNDING – Using services like Kickstarter or Indiegogo or GoFundMe are now popular project financing options. Once an account is set up with these services (not including GoFundMe) you determine what support levels you want and what each person who gives to that support level gets. For instance: you set up a Kickstarter account; you enter all of the description and support me information; you decide you only want two support levels – diamonds and pearls. Diamonds give $100. Pearls give $50. Then you determine your “perks” - what they get. Diamonds get an autographed copy of the book, a t-shirt, Listing under Diamond Acknowledgements in the book, and VIP seating at book launch event. Pearls get an autographed copy of the book, listing under Pearl Acknowledgements in the book and admission to book launch event. GoFundMe is different because no perks are needed; it’s used more for emergency, medical and related needs. Another really effortless way to crowdfund that I’ve seen authors/creatives use is a CashApp me campaign. That is simply where you blast out there that you have a goal to generate X amount of dollars to fund your book project by X date and please support by sending whatever you can to this CashApp account. {CashApp could also be PayPal, Zelle or similar}
SPONSORSHIP – Much like crowdfunding, except you do not need to sign up with a platform. You are approaching people you know and asking them to support the investment needed to bring the books to fruition. You do need to offer them something. What you offer could be in line with the example of the Diamonds and Pearls perks mentioned above. You could also do a smaller amount of $25 for Special acknowledgements, they would only get their name listed and a copy of the book. Or the sponsorship entitlements or perks could be whatever you determine without adding substantially increased expenses to you.
IN BOOK ADVERTISING - A little unusual but possible. Your advertiser cannot be anyone advertising something that is date, state, or detail specific. It has to be static or general. A fellow author advertising their books would be good. A recording artist with multiple independent projects available on their own site would be good. Anyone that is not offering dated products or programs. They need to understand that whenever reprints of the book are ordered that ad would be in the book. The only way this would not happen is if you did a reprint of the book without the ads and that would mean going back to the layout, pre-tech and print process which is additional cost. So, this option is a little bit more pros and cons.
PRE-SALES - You would pre-sale the book to those in your various circles, using an order/payment capture system of your choice. Once your books are in hand you would then have the task of shipping those books out from your inventory. The wonderful thing is you could autograph each of these books. You do have to stress to your pre-buyers that the release date may be 30 to 60 days away from your pre-sale campaign – or more – depending on your goal.