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I help authors become publishers. I'm a self-publishing consultant with resources in editing, graphic design, printing, distribution and marketing. I can help you turn your manuscript into a published book. I identify the best distribution channels for your book. I also help you build a marketing plan to sell the book. I specialize in non-fiction books and I take fiction books on a selective basis.
Experience in the area
Book layout and design; book printing; channels of distribution and book marketing.
Organizations
Publishers' Marketing Association. Book Publicists of Southern California.
Education/Credentials
MBA in Marketing and Finance. BA in Economics.
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Bookstores are a lousy place to sell books, according to Dan Poynter.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Glenn | 12/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Bill, thanks so much for the detailed ..... |
| Jameson | 10/04/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks! (Regarding genre, said project is ..... |
| Diana | 09/22/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you. Your response was very helpful ..... |
| Sharron | 09/18/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the information |
| Patty | 08/30/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Recent Answers from Bill Frank
2011-12-16 ISBN:
Dear Alex, Thank you for the question. Congratulations on your first book. You will need a separate ISBN number for your second edition e-book for two reasons. First, the e-book requires a separate
2011-11-11 infringment issues?:
Hi, Lori. Thank you for your question. This is not an area of expertise for me on two counts. First, I have no experience with publishing calendars; which is a unique product on its own. Second
2011-10-30 hi:
Hi, Ken. Thanks for the question. A few good book shepherds come to mind for YA fiction. Contact: Penny Paine TO PRESS AND BEYOND 805-569-2398 Gail Kearns TO PRESS AND BEYOND 805/898-2263
2011-09-30 Querying literary agents via e-mail:
Dear Jameson, Thank you for your question. Congratulations on reaching this stage with your book project. What genre is your book, out of curiosity? The answer to your question is, "It depends."
2011-09-17 Publishing a non-fiction book:
Dear Sharron, Thank you for your question. The answer to your question depends, in part, on what goal your husband has for publishing his book on autism. The answer will vary depending if his goal is
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