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How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book? | Episode 20

How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book? | Episode 20

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 On this episode of the Book Proposal Podcast, Debra Eckerling answers the question, “How much does it cost to publish a book?” In traditional publishing, the answer is, “nothing.” You don’t pay a publisher; they pay you. If someone is asking you to spend tens of thousands of dollars to publish your book, that’s typically hybrid publishing, which is pay-to-play. You’re paying for editing, design, production, distribution, and other services … and those costs can add up. Especially since hybrid publishing often comes with expensive upsells, such as marketing packages. And it does not offer the same reach, credibility, and long-term positioning as traditional publishing. Debra believes that an author is better off investing in services that make their manuscript better - and their book proposal saleable - so they get a traditional book deal. In traditional publishing, you are not paying to be published. You are doing the work upfront to make sure your book proposal is strategic, market-ready, and compelling—and that your manuscript is professional, polished, and positioned for success. Tune in to learn more. *** Book Proposal Expert Debra Eckerling is the author of "Your Goal Guide" and "52 Secrets for Goal‑Setting and Goal‑Getting." Have a question about book proposals? Email Deb@TheBookProposalExpert.com. You might hear your question answered on a future episode! Connect with Deb on LinkedIn and follow @TheDEBMethod for more resources and tips. Learn more at TheBookProposalExpert.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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