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    7 Costly Mistakes When Choosing a Publisher: Self-Publishing Secrets That Will Save You Thousands
    7 Costly Mistakes When Choosing a Publisher: Self-Publishing Secrets That Will Save You Thousands
    7 Costly Mistakes When Choosing a Publisher: Self-Publishing Secrets That Will Save You Thousands
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    7 Costly Mistakes When Choosing a Publisher: Self-Publishing Secrets That Will Save You Thousands

    Written by Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson

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    You've written a book and you're ready to get it published. But where do you start? How do you find the right publisher? And once you've found one, how do you make sure you don't make any costly mistakes?

    Thankfully, help is on hand from publishing experts Jenn Foster and Melanie Johnson. In their new book, "7 Costly Mistakes when Choosing a Publisher", they detail the seven most common mistakes authors make when choosing a publisher - and how to avoid them.

    From not doing your research to forgetting to negotiate your royalties, this book is essential reading for any author looking to get their book published. Foster and Johnson share their insider knowledge and expertise to help you make the best decisions for your book - and ensure that you keep control of your rights and royalties.

    With clear, practical advice and plenty of insider tips, this book is an essential read for anyone considering self-publishing or going down the traditional route. Avoid the costly mistakes others have made - pick up your copy today!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherElite Online Publishing
    Release dateJan 11, 2024
    ISBN9798868790638
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    Jenn Foster

    Jenn Foster is a WSJ/USA Today and fifteen-times bestselling author, one of today's national leading digital marketing specialists, an award-winning web designer, and recipient of the esteemed "Quilly Award". She is the Founder/Owner of Elite Online Publishing as well as Founder/CEO of Biz Social Marketing Agency. Jenn is dedicated to helping business owners boost their revenue, and catapult their visibility to become business influencers. Jenn is a graduate of Utah State University. She owned and operated a chain of successful retail stores. Jenn has been named one of America's Premier Experts® and is highlighted in the Dan Kennedy Book, Stand Apart. She was recently named one of "Utah's Thought Leaders" in the book Innovate Utah by Global Village. Jenn is the co-host of Elite Expert Insider Podcast on iTunes and Spotify. Jenn is a single mother, loves spending time with her three children, and experiencing the great outdoors.

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