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How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders
Dr. Judith Briles
Mile High Press
http://www.milehighpress.com
9781885331915, $20.00, PB, 338pp

https://www.amazon.com/How-Avoid-Book-Publishing-Blunders/dp/1885331916

Synopsis: When it comes to publishing there is no need to 'reinvent the whe= el'. Not when there is "How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders", a DIY instr= uctional guide and 'how to' manual that shows how to avoid the inevitable p= otholes that litter what Dr. Judith Briles aptly refers to as the publishin=
g maze.

You are writing a book (or you have one already published one) and the OMG = moment hits you. You've made a mistake, there's been screw up, or you just = feel clueless in the maze of the publishing tsunami of items you unexpected=
ly find yourself having to deal with. You need help and savvy guidance.

That's what "How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders" delivers, as it reveals=
'real world practical' strategies, tips, and techniques to ensure your pub= lishing success -- and without any publishing industry gibberish. Just the = facts and how-to for your author success.

"How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders" covers: The essentials that every s= uccessful author must include in a book; Structuring social media resources=
that are ideal for your book and level of expertise; Identifying readabili=
ty factors to ensure your reader ease and aha take-aways; Hot tips for crea= ting and maintaining momentum in book marketing; Learning what to avoid in = contracts and how to end them if necessary.

With How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders, you've got book publishing and = marketing expert Judith Briles (known throughout the publishing industry as=
The Book Shepherd) who is also the successful author of 38 books. With her=
years of experience and expertise she knows what the roadblocks and pitfal=
ls are that authors encounter. Working with thousands of authors who have e= arned book awards and bestselling status, she brings the secret sauces of t=
he publishing world to your ears and eyes.

Critique: It should be noted that the Midwest Book Review has a great deal =
of respect for the breadth and depth of Judith Brile's expertise when it co= mes to the writing, publishing, and marketing of books. Reading "How to Avo=
id Book Publishing Blunders" is like taking a one-on-one tutorial in DIY bo=
ok publishing and is a essential reading for aspiring authors considering s= elf-publishing, novice publishers seeking to publish profitably. In fact, "= How to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders" has immense value for even the more = experienced authors and publishing staff members. While also readily availa= ble for personal reading lists in a digital book format (Kindle, $8.99), "H=
ow to Avoid Book Publishing Blunders" is comprehensive, 'reader friendly' i=
n organization and presentation, and an absolutely essential addition to pe= rsonal, community, college, and university library Writing/Publishing colle= ctions.

Editorial Note: Dr. Judith Briles (http://www.milehighpress.com) is the aut= hor of 43 books and known as The Book Shepherd, working with authors global=
ly to create and publish books in all subject categories and genres. (https= ://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Judith_Briles) A number of her titles have been pr= eviously reviewed and archived by the Midwest Book Review website at https:= //search.freefind.com/find.html?id=3D8779737&pid=3Dr&mode=3DALL&n=3D0&query= =3D%22Judith+Briles%22

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