Stand Out: How to Find Your Breakthrough Idea and Build a Following Around It

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Rule number 2– Don’t go above 12 point. In fact, most of the books I design are in 11 point. Font which is too big will just make it seem childish, so keep the body copy to either 11, 11.5 or if you really have to, 12. Readers are constantly looking for that new experience or that new road to success. And you, as the author, need an amazing plot or a brand-new way of explaining your subject matter to them. But a new approach isn't always enough to make your book stand out in a crowded market. The description is important because, in many cases, it is the ultimate factor where readers decide whether they will read your book or not. There are certain things that you just can’t mess with when it comes to making your book stand out. My two – not to be messed with – rules are; That is why it can be tempting to present your manuscript to the world, making you rush the process. But if you rush, it might cause you to throw away all the dense work and passion you put into writing it.

Now that you have been through all the publishing process and your book is finally published, it’s time to face competition in the market. Start with a tag line that gets to the heart of what readers are going to get out of your book. What problem do you solve? How will your readers be different after reading? Then move into 1-2 paragraphs of descriptive copy that will give the reader a better understanding of how you will achieve that outcome. If you want to have a go at making your own DIY book stand, you don't have to spend hours in the DIY shop, or sanding down wood in the garage to do so. Confusing heading hierarchy. In fact, this is such an important topic I’ve written an article that goes into specifics of how you can use Microsoft Word to help you with formatting and you can read it here. The crucial elements of a front cover are the title and the author's name, but those alone would hardly jump out at you from the shelves. Cover art, color scheme, and typography are just a few other elements that will make your book stand out to potential readers. Cover art

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It’s easy to admire a thought leader; it’s much harder to become one. Stand Outilluminates the path. With compelling advice from many of the world’s top influencers, as well as her own impressive journey, Dorie Clark has written a highly accessible book that’s both informative and motivating.”

In today’s crowded marketplace, having a great résumé or business idea is not enough to be successful. In Stand Out, Dorie Clark clearly and powerfully teaches you how to become a recognized expert in your field, leading to more opportunities, income, and impact in the world.” Proper brandpositioning of an authorexplains why someone should read your stuff rather than anyone else’s. Why does a reader choose your book above the thousands of others on the market? To pursue the traditional path and work with literary publishing houses, you must first develop an online presence. After all, publications nowadays expect you to handle much of your own advertising. It’s a key component of the marketing materials of your book. Even though your book cover and subtitle are supposed to do a great job of this, we all want some more detailed knowledge when putting our money into something. These options are completely up to you. However, you will have to enrol in book lending if you want the 70% royalty.

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Enter the name you want your book to publish under. You can use any Pen name if you wish to, but it should be the exact name you will use on your book cover. The bottom line is, keep the title simple, straightforward, and unique. Do some research on the title relevant to your book type and make sure it hasn’t been already used by a well-known book.

The award-winning, #1 New York Times bestselling author R. F. Kuang’s latest novel Yellowface was one of 2023’s most-anticipated releases. The novel follows struggling author June Hayward. When her ‘friend’ Athena Liu, a literary star, dies in a freak accident, June is left with Athena’s newly finished manuscript. June steals the manuscript and passes it off as her own and the book becomes a fascinating examination of cultural appropriation and representation. A professional editor’s eye for grammar and punctuation is essential to ensure your book stands out as the high-quality work you want it to be. Nothing will make your book sink to the bottom of the pile like poor editing. You don’t want your readers getting distracted by errors or inconsistencies or—even worse—confused by unclear wording. A good editor will use a keen eye to make sure your book is correct and consistent and that your personal style, your voice, and your story come together in a way that is engaging for your readers. Exciting cover copy With DRM turned on, people can lend the book to others for a limited time through Kindle’s lending system. However, they can’t keep it. The first and foremost thing your reader wants to know is what they will get by reading your book. This is where you can use the Subtitle option to attract readers further by providing compelling information. c. Crystal Clear Title: Taking the reader's eye on a journey across the cover is especially important on nonfiction covers. More often than not, they'll have a subtitle to clarify what the book is specifically about. The title 'Our Road to Damascus', for example, could be for almost any kind of book — anything from adventure or fantasy to religion and memoir would fit. It's the subtitle, '7 Lessons for a Life of Purpose and Meaning,' that tells us it's a self-help book. Testimonial See What Pretty Gets You by Chandra Hoffman. Cover by Reedsy designer Asya BlueExperiment with different strategies that your competitors used to pinpoint the price for your book. It will bring long-term success for you. 19. Add the Book to Book Lending and Matchbook