Our goal at Words of Passion is to help authors publish as quickly and easily as possible. But we don’t believe in sacrificing quality. We want your book to look and feel professional and attract the right readers. So let’s dive in to the publishing process. The 5 steps are listed below:
Step 1 - Writing
Telling a good story takes skill. Fiction writers need a good opening hook, pacing, character development, plot structure, point of view, and conflict. If any of those are weak, your story is in trouble. Nonfiction writers have an important topic, message, and personal stories to illustrate. If your readers can't relate to those, your story is in trouble.
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Step 1 - Writing
Telling a good story takes skill. Fiction writers need a good opening hook, pacing, character development, plot structure, point of view, and conflict. If any of those are weak, your story is in trouble. Nonfiction writers have an important topic, message, and personal stories to illustrate. If your readers can't relate to those, your story is in trouble.
Our tips and coaching services will help your writing sizzle. We're so confident you'll love our services that we're giving these tips for free.
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Step 2 - Editing
Your story can be the greatest story on earth, but if your writing style doesn’t reach your audience, no one will know. Don’t get bogged down in boring information or tired clichés. Make your writing sparkle so your readers are amazed. The way to do that is with professional editing.
Developmental editing looks at the overall structure and flow of the book. Copy editing studies grammar, punctuation, spelling, and clarity. All authors need professional editing and Words of Passion utilizes both types to ensure your book is the best it can be.
Step 3 - Graphic Design and Layout
Your book has one chance to make a good first impression. You want a stunning cover, an intriguing back blurb, and a clean, attractive inside format. Work directly with experts who will match your vision and create the book of your dreams. You'll decide on
Your book has one chance to make a good first impression. You want a stunning cover, an intriguing back blurb, and a clean, attractive inside format. Work directly with experts who will match your vision and create the book of your dreams. You'll decide on
- Font choice
- Headers and footers
- Page numbers
- Margins
- Paragraph indents
- Chapter headings, and more
Step 4 - Printing and Proofreading
Your finished manuscript draft and cover are sent to the printer to produce a sample of your book that looks exactly as it will in the final stage. This is the copy that is “proofread,” hence the term “proof” copy. We provide Advance Reading Copies to help you garner great reviews while the editor notes corrections and changes to the interior and cover. Once corrections are approved the editor sends them to layout for a new draft and cover which are submitted to the printer. Then final copies are printed.
Your finished manuscript draft and cover are sent to the printer to produce a sample of your book that looks exactly as it will in the final stage. This is the copy that is “proofread,” hence the term “proof” copy. We provide Advance Reading Copies to help you garner great reviews while the editor notes corrections and changes to the interior and cover. Once corrections are approved the editor sends them to layout for a new draft and cover which are submitted to the printer. Then final copies are printed.
Step 5 - Publishing and Promotion
Many authors use online sites (like Amazon) as a platform for promoting their books. You want to have a place where people can buy both a print version and eBook version of your book. But just putting your book online doesn’t guarantee sales. You also need a marketing plan that builds awareness and uses social media. We provide a step-by-step plan for your book launch that will get you noticed.
Many authors use online sites (like Amazon) as a platform for promoting their books. You want to have a place where people can buy both a print version and eBook version of your book. But just putting your book online doesn’t guarantee sales. You also need a marketing plan that builds awareness and uses social media. We provide a step-by-step plan for your book launch that will get you noticed.
Whether you need 1 step or all 5, Words of Passion looks forward to working with you. We customize our packages to fit your needs. You want you to be a writing star, and we promise to help you be one!
