So to continue:
We began our research program, writing the book at the same time. It's important to write while you are in the book development phase. As you learn more about the writing/publishing process you can make amendments to the manuscript. A book is a work in progress until it goes to the printer.
There were so many things to learn about publishing that our heads were spinning but gradually, gradually the mist began to clear. Joining a publishers' group was great support. Having other publishers to watch and to listen to gave us clues about what we even needed to know. I had been a reader all of my life but had never paid attention to important issues like ISBN numbers, Cataloging in Publication data, bar codes, pricing, book design, graphics and photo placement, cover styles, types of bindings, types of paper, the importance of colors, graphic designers, kinds of printers, distribution, publicity, markets other than book stores and on and on.
There are also some publishers' chat groups that offer loads of advice. There you can ask questions and actually receive the benefit of the experience of live publishers.
Because there were very few other resources for publishers, we had no idea where to begin to widen our search for information. We found that libraries and book stores can tell you much more than you would suspect. Just learning about our competition in the cook book world was eye opening.
Another great source of help was the buyers at book stores. What attracts book buyers to certain books?
More later.
Denise
www.inktreemarketing.com
www.publishacookbook.com
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