Traditional publishing is like letting a pro team handle all the heavy lifting. You submit your manuscript, and the publishing house takes care of editing, design, marketing, and distribution. Self-publishing, on the other hand, gives you the driver’s seat! You manage or hire out each step, giving you complete control but also more responsibility.
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is your book’s VIP pass to the retail and library world. It’s essential for sales and distribution, making sure your book gets noticed. You can get one from agencies like Bowker. Think of it as the book’s personal ID tag!
Your book proposal is like a pitch-perfect elevator speech for your manuscript. Include a gripping synopsis, a detailed outline, target audience info, your marketing strategy, and your author bio. It’s your golden ticket to catching the eye of publishers or agents and getting your book on the shelves!