A little over four years ago I dreamed of releasing a book. I wasn’t sure how to do it or where to start. But there was no shortage of ideas in my mind.
At the time I had completed some specializations in marketing, I was already with SEDA and starting to invest in some startups. That’s why I decided to start writing about digital marketing.
I confess that at first the first books were small, I was just starting to write. And when we are starting out, we have great difficulty letting go with writing. Then everything flows.
The first steps
Gradually the books became larger, and the first copies were ready. After completing my first book came the question: what now?
As much as writing is complicated, and even time-consuming, there is also the phase of releasing the book. I believe that for many authors, this is one of the most complicated phases.
First, because the big publishers are always on the lookout for those who already have a name in the market, and it’s difficult to get into these publishers to launch your book.
The first e-mails I sent usually didn’t have any answers, but little by little some publishers returned, until I managed to make my dream come true.
I launched my first book by Editora Labrador. It was a very interesting experience, especially when I saw the first copies being sold.
Independent publishing in Brazil
At the time I was releasing the first book, some people even showed me the way to publish independently. I had even thought about going that route.
However, we feel a little more secure having a publisher behind us. After all, it is a way to have the work revised, and in my case, even to have some illustrations in between.
This makes the book a little more attractive. Therefore, what I have to say is that there are several ways to publish. The first is to opt for independent publishing.
And that you can do for Amazon, for Clube do Autor and even for some other platforms. The advantage is that you don’t have to disburse any amount, but on the other hand, you won’t have your work revised.
The importance of an eye-catching cover
The other way is for you to publish it through a publisher. Today there are several in the country, and that was the path I followed. I had to disburse an amount, no doubt.
But there are already publishers that have more affordable plans in which you can publish your work for just over 200 reais per month. That is, the sale of the books itself pays for its launch.
As I said, first I released it through Editora Labrador, and the others I released through Soul. It was a very cool experience, and I even recommend this path.
However, the most important thing is to believe in your writing. Because you will have to publicize your book, create publishing strategies so that it reaches your audience.
So what I have to say is if you have an idea in mind, put it on paper. Don’t be afraid and don’t be afraid. Trust you. You can be sure that with patience and persistence, your work will sell!
