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Do I need to copyright my self-published book?
Under U.S. copyright law, your self published work is protected as soon as you put the pen to paper. Copyright is based on your creative authorship and is not dependent on any formal agreement with a book publisher or self publishing company, although registration with the U.S. Copyright Office is beneficial.
Can you publish a book twice?
Technically, the answer is yes. However, while it may be legal, technically, I would see this as unethical. If the book is published with the same title and credits the same author, then there is really no foul because the author is still getting credit.
Do self-published books get picked up by publishers?
Of course, there are exceptions to every rule, and sometimes self-published books do get picked up by publishers. I’ve sold two self-published books in the past out of the 40+ books I’ve gotten under contract with literary agents or publishers for my clients, but it was not easy.
How do you pitch a self published book to a publisher?
Answer: Tell them the book you are pitching to them has already been self-published. If you think it’s easy to sell your self-published book to a publisher, please read on: Many people approach me in the hopes of having me pitch their self-published books to literary agents or traditional publishers.
What are the dangers of self-publishing a manuscript?
Fifth, if you’re not successfully self-publishing (that is, if you’ve posted a book and it’s not selling), then you face a hurdle with publishers: You’ve done your own book, and demonstrated that you can’t help them sell many copies. That’s the danger of self-publishing a manuscript you want to take to traditional publishers.
How do I get a traditional book deal for self-published books?
Aside from hitting bestseller lists, perhaps the best way to land a traditional deal for a self-published work is to secure an agent for a brand-new work.