The Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan: The Professional Guide to Profitable Self-Publishing

A helpful guide, most suited to newcomers considering writing nonfiction. It's updated with the latest information on all areas in an ever-changing marketplace.

As a new author, I had so many questions, and questions I didn't even know to ask. Stephanie and Karl's book was a wealth of knowledge. They shed light on the path to take and even on paths not to take. I appreciate their honesty, expertise and generosity in sharing. Thank you!

I have rarely read a book that is so complete about the whole process of publishing. In this book, Stephanie shows you the complete process step-by-step to publish a book and sell it. Really, If you consider publishing your book, you definitely should read it.

While I made my headline about nonfiction authors, I dare to say it is required reading for anyone in the nonfiction book industry. Never has there been such a comprehensive, generous, and easily used book written about this topic. As a ghostwriter/editor/coach for nonfiction authors, part of my work is teaching my clients about the industry. Far too many providers in this field take advantage of ignorance - instead of being transparent about what it takes to make a nonfiction book a success. If you are a future author, beware of any company or individual who offers "rose colored glasses" about what it takes to make a book profitable. It is NOT easy. With this book from Stephanie Chandler, the task is easier. Specific Things I Liked About this Book The book is well organized and thought out. If you already know a lot about nonfiction publishing, you still want to get this book. I guarantee - with no doubt - you will find things you did not know before. Even if you know almost all of it, this carefully structured book is a great resource for to keep on your book shelf for easy reference. However you have your current knowledge organized, I would be willing to bet accessing the information in this book will make the information easier to find. She included personal stories of published authors. When one of them was asked if there is anything the author would do differently in their next book, I was happy to see this statement: "I'd be more cognizant of who my true audience might be." In my work, I find only a few book authors who have done this task well. Believe me when I tell you, identifying your target reader is crucial to book sales and profits from being a book author. I use the handle "profit ready book" in my marketing. Doing this one thing, knowing your target reader, is probably the most important thing an author should do for making money. I could write a book length review of the Nonfiction Book Publishing Plan because I found it so useful. I will end my review with this statement: If you purchase the book to only get the checklists and systems in it, you will save a ton of hassle, time and money. There is no reason why you wouldn't want to purchase this book if you are serious about being a book nonfiction author. Disclosure: I was given an advance copy of this book as a beta reader. However, I also purchased a digital version for my Kindle. Don't let the fact I got a free copy sway your acceptance of my positive review.

What a wealth of knowledge found in "The Nonfiction Book Publisher Plan", not only from Stephanie and Karl but from many other successful authors that were interviewed for this book. I can think of no better people to go to for a guide to profitable self publishing than Stephanie with her background in the Nonfiction Authors Association and Nonfiction Writers Conferences plus Karl with his decades of consulting (for IT consultants) all geared for success and how to be successful is what they will bring to you in "the Nonfiction Book Publisher Plan"!