Thursday, August 19, 2010
Win The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing!
Thanks to my friends at Writer's Digest Books, I have two copies of the brand new edition of The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing by Marilyn Ross and Sue Collier to give away.The publishers say about this book...In this fifth edition of a self-publishing classic, best-selling author Marilyn Ross and publishing expert Sue Collier empower writers to publish their own work with minimal risk and maximum profits.Inside The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, writers will find step-by-step guidance on publishing and marketing a book. From print-on-demand publishing to subsidy publishing to true self-publishing, the book provides a thorough explanation of how to decide which option is best.Marilyn and Sue then help writers jumpstart a publicity campaign with a detailed marketing plan and timetable, as well as appendices filled with marketing contacts, organizations and vendors. Writers will also benefit from valuable case studies and examples of how other publishers have found success.This expanded and revised edition of the bible of self-publishing also offers the latest information and cutting-edge advice on e-publishing and Internet marketing, with a chapter on ways to leverage social media marketing to create buzz and stand out from the crowd.With an in-depth discussion of exclusive distributors, plus coverage of the most recent changes in bookstores and the book-selling industry, The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing equips writers with everything they need to publish and promote their books and take control of their writing career.To win your own free copy of The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing, all you have to do is add a comment to this post saying "Pick me!" or similar, including your name and where you live. US residents should provide their state (e.g. George Harrison, Texas), whilst those living elsewhere in the world should include the name of their country (e.g. Hilary Duchesne, France). Just one entry per person, please.By arrangement with the publishers, one prize will go to a US resident and the other to someone living elsewhere. The winners will therefore be chosen by two separate prize draws. That's why I really do need to know where you live - any entries not including this info will regretfully have to be excluded.The closing date for this contest is Tuesday 31 August at 12 noon GMT. The winners will be announced shortly after that, so do remember to check back on my blog to see if you are one of them.Good luck, and happy self-publishing!POSTSCRIPT: Please, please, remember to include your home country/US state! Without this information I won't know which prize draw to enter you in, so I will have to disqualify you. If you have already posted without this info, please post again to ensure your inclusion. Thank you!THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED AND NO FURTHER COMMENTS WILL BE ALLOWED. RESULTS WILL BE PUBLISHED SHORTLY!Labels: books, contests, self-publishing, writing
Nick at 10:55 AM
52 Comments:
Mark Brightwell said...
My book needs publishing; i need to publish my book; i need all the help i can get. So much need, so little time.... so please pick me.Mark BrightwellWells, England
11:21 AM
Noel Gama said...
It's got to be me:)Noel GamaIndia
11:56 AM
Karen Horton said...
I would really treasure this book! It would be the ultimate prize!Please can I have it?Karen HortonSouth Africa
12:06 PM
Katherine Owen said...
I dictated a great deal whilst very ill for many years. I never knew if my work (or I) would see the light of day. Now it is time to make things happen. Pick me, pick me...Please. :-)Katherine OwenSwindon, England
12:31 PM
Andy Gage said...
My Partner - the 'Fiction' side of our business - would LOVE to get this Book. She's written 3 Books (Fantasy/Mystery) so far, and wants to put all her (very) hard work into getting them published. She's already paid for good Book Covers and self-promotion, and is working on a very low budget, trying to make some progress into the Publishing world.Receiving this Self-Publishing Book would be such a boost for her, and I'd love to win it for her, so... please pick me!
1:13 PM
Cheryl Schenk said...
Drop my name in the box please and thank you.
2:04 PM
Nick said...
PLEASE remember, I MUST have your country or US state to enter you in the contest. If you have not provided this, feel free to repost your comment below. Of course, only one entry will be allowed per person.
2:11 PM
steve strode said...
Put my name in the hat, ta. All the best, Steve.
2:23 PM
Anonymous said...
No, Pick Me! Pick Me!Karen KennedyVermont, USA
2:39 PM
Anonymous said...
Pick me please!Pat HughesIreland
2:59 PM
Sean said...
Nick, the prospect of getting a copy of that book on self-publishing inspired me to verse. As an Irishman I thought a Limerick would be appropriate, especially as I'll be spending some time in that city next week. Entreaty For A BookAn Irishman said "I've a bookwhich I'll publish by hook or by crook."Nick Daw's is the manwho can give me the plan.So please, give my name a close look.Sean KellyScartBantryCo. CorkIreland
3:39 PM
Suzanne H. Patton said...
I love gifts!Suzanne PattonMissouri
3:57 PM
lynnmosher said...
{{{waving}}} Me, me! I'm right in the midst of this! Would love to have this book! :DLynn MosherKentucky
4:56 PM
terri.forehand said...
Great post and opportunity. Pick me please, I need all the help I can get to publish my message for kids with cancer and other serious illnesses in my children's series of ABC books on cancer, sickle cell, etc. Great fictional characters that kids can relate to. Maybe the gift will help me get a leg up in the publishing path.Warmly,Terri
5:47 PM
Joe Mynhardt said...
I did it my way.Joe MynhardtSouth Africa
5:52 PM
Melinda said...
I'd love to have a copy. Melinda EvaulTennessee
5:55 PM
Navaneeth said...
Please Pick me and then guide me.
7:55 PM
Cheri said...
Ahh come on please pretty, please with sugar on top! Pick me, pick me! Cheri ClayObetz, OH
8:43 PM
Nana Kwarteng said...
I live in Accra, Ghana, Nick, and I will appreciate this book. Please, PICK ME!
8:47 PM
Paul Callaghan said...
Pick me please.Paul CallaghanNew Zealand
1:17 AM
drjwwatson said...
Errors have been made...others will be blamed if I am not picked.John W. WatsonCamp Verde, Arizona, USA
2:59 AM
Don Blinebry said...
If you used my full name plus my nickname and all my aliases, you could spell out "The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing" as well as both the authors names. Reason enough to pick me. :)Don BlinebryBeautiful downtown Connecticut, USA
4:13 AM
Gyppo said...
Although having some modest success as a self publisher, via e-books, I'm always on the lookout for ways to cast a bigger net.Gyppo, UK
8:18 PM
The Bookworm said...
Hey, hey, hey there...yoooohoooo over here...Pick me, pick me, pick me please. Pretty please. With sugar and all that stuff on top.Truthfully, though I would love this book to help in guiding me to success in self-publishing.Darlene Jordan, Indiana
3:25 PM
ognicco said...
The only name to pick.... is NickSan Mateo, California
7:58 AM
Blessing said...
pick me pick me please!!Harare,Zimbabwe
4:44 PM
Valerie said...
I'd love to win! Great prize. I live in the UK (England)
7:13 PM
barbara said...
Please pick me to win this great book barbara from Australia
12:51 PM
Mary said...
Pick me, please.MM Bathory VidaverVirginia
4:12 PM
eddie said...
looks like a meaty book and I will be tempted to browse it instead of getting on with my writing. eddie walsh, UK
9:44 AM
Abdul Kadir said...
From faraway.Please Pick Me.Abdul Kadir Mohamad AnisSarawak,Malaysia
1:52 PM
Sonya said...
Oooh, this is exactly what I need to get my non-fiction book out there. Pick me, please.Sonya, London (UK)
2:48 PM
Anonymous said...
This will be just the kind of book I have been looking for. Please, pick me.Ardavarz, Bulgaria
7:49 PM
Dina said...
Pick me please, please, please!I gotta have the sparkly!!Dina, Boston, MA
8:31 PM
Anonymous said...
How did you know what I wanted for my birthday? Please, pick me!Wendi,Chicago, IL
9:22 PM
Ravi Khanna said...
Live in India. Ravi's the name. Just the book for me. Pick me please.
10:07 PM
Eileen Clark said...
Hi NickI love all you information. I'm sure you'd like to have your name spread far and wide down under, so pick me please!Eileen ClarkAlbury, NSW, Australia
12:07 AM
Ravi said...
Please pick me.I live in India.
12:30 AM
Peter A Currie said...
I need it; I want it!Peter, Scotland
12:39 AM
Aleigh said...
Me me meAmanda, Arkansas
2:21 AM
Anonymous said...
Truly hoping to win a free copy of this book.Launching a writing career is so difficult and I fear I won't have that chance as I am unaware of how to accomplish this.Extremely difficult to break into this industry, I wish to do it right.Beginning is the hardest part or should I say doing it correctly is essential.I strongly feel its time for another Bangor, Maine Native to show what they can do. I went to some oth the same aspects of the program at the University of Maine in Orono.I too often feel that one too many times the book Mr. Kings' produces is an automatic best seller based solely upon his name, rather than his work.I realize competing with Stephen King is the worst place an inspiring writer can find themselves in, but I believe I have the talent, feel intimately connected with the small towns of New England.I don't have a publisher, a book deal or the knowlege to help me navigate through the system. I can desperately wish for being judged on upon the merits of my work.Thank you< Karen
3:35 AM
theresa zanatta said...
Please choose me! I I would be ever most grateful for this book. I have 3 books waiting to be published! Many thanks for considering me!Theresa ZanattaBarcelona, Spain
7:14 AM
Anonymous said...
Why not me for a change? I never won anything! Thanks for the opportunity...Vera, Connecticut, USA
2:23 PM
Jonathan Hopkins said...
I'm not normally the pushy sort, but trying to promote a first novel (finished in no small part thanks to '28 Days' - much appreciated, Nick) gets you that way eventually.So maybe I'll have an overdue bit of luck and you'll pick me!Best wishesJonathan http://cavalrytales.wordpress.comVale of Glamorgan, Wales, UK
7:02 PM
Fluke47 said...
Hi Nick,Fortunately I'm too busy writing lots to write lots.So...Please consider picking me.Thank you.Mark ParsonsLot-et-GaronneSouth West France
10:39 PM
AscensionForYou said...
Hi Nick... i am Dave (AscensionForYou)Knight..i am at the stage of being like a kid in a sweet shop! What / where / how / why of the publishing and self publishing world.. all in little jars! Pick me please....i'd love to win all those bits of knowledge in one jar(book) and for it to help me move forward with my project. Mr D. Knight, 1, Harringworth Road, Gretton, Northants United Kingdom.
9:32 AM
sloanwriter said...
Hi Nick,I am sure I left a comment but does not seem to be in your list of comments so thanks for the reminder.I would love you to pick me as brain is finally working.Many thanks for all your support.Lesley GalstonAka SloanwriterBath UK.
2:11 PM
Wildlypoetic said...
Pick me, pick me! Our copies haven't come into the library yet and I'm ready to publish.Bloomington, MN
4:51 PM
Abdul Kadir Mohamad Anis said...
I just bought your Quick Cash Writing book.I don't know that just submitting an idea can earn us as much as $50 000 as you revealed it in module eleven.A worth buy for me.Now a guide book on publishing will complement it perfectly.So pick meAbdul Kadir Mohamad Anis Sarawak, Malaysia
12:04 AM
Rohi said...
The right book at the right time.Thanks for picking me.Rohi Shetty, India
11:33 AM
cceve said...
Wow. So many worthy people with a worthy dream. Currently devouring QuickCashWriting and I'm really impressed. This book would make a great follow up! Good luck all :)Christiena van EspenQueenslandAustralia
9:05 AM
Cherie' Davidson said...
I sincerely hope that you picketh moi, Cherie' Davidson, from WA State, USA.
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