IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD

By Stevan V. Nikolic

Published in 2023 by Adelaide Books LLC, New York

Language: English

Pages: 222

ISBN: 978-1-958419-65-6

Dimensions: 15cm x 1.6cm x 23cm

New copy signed by the Author

Written in the form of a memoir, it is a great reference book that will help both aspiring and experienced authors reach their goals. At the same time, this is a heartwarming, nostalgic, and entertaining must-read. Here you will find about: BOOKS – History of books; Printed books; eBooks; Audiobooks; Book collecting; Metaphysical nature of books. WRITING – Why we write; Nonfiction writing; Fiction writing; Writing poetry; Writing as a profession; A gift of storytelling EDITING – Write the way you speak; Stream of consciousness writing; Six types of editing; Over-editing and rewriting; Editing Practice and Malpractice; Ignoring language puritans. PUBLISHING – Beginnings and development of book publishing industry; Book publishing industry in the USA and Europe; Traditional publishers; Publishing agents; Small and Hybrid Publishing; Self-publishing PRINTING – Book design and formatting; Book sizes, paper types and weights; Offset printing – print run; Digital printing – print on demand; Paperback; Hardcover. BOOK MARKETING – Spreading the word: Author’s network and niche market; Author’s Website; Book reviews; Book Fairs and Copyright sale; Book Awards; Book Bloggers; Author’s Interviews; Book clubs;  Social channels, online advertising, and Influencers (Why online marketing doesn’t work); Writers’ Associations and Trade Magazines DISTRIBUTION AND SALE – Book distributors; Ingram Spark; Nielsen; Amazon.com; Online sales; Book consignments; Direct sale BOOKSTORES – Rules of retail sale; Temple of Books – The rise and fall of bookselling; Bookstore events and author’s appearances LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS – Selling your book to Libraries and schools; Library and School events. And much more!