Publishing Biographies with Book Publisher Online
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Biographies allow readers to delve into the lives of real-life people, including celebrities, historical figures, or even new names. They offer unique insight into the experiences and mind of another person, expanding our perspectives as we read along. When writing and publishing a biography, authors should be aware of the formulas and publishing methods of this genre to ensure the success of their work.
Publishing a biography can be hard for anyone– even for seasoned professionals. Deciding the right publishing method for your book is a personal process that can also get complicated. Book Publisher Online grants authors access to expert resources and self-publishing services to get their books out there –– the right way. Book Publisher Online provides guides to help you throughout your writing process, as well as editing, marketing, and other services to ensure your success.
Continue reading to learn more about the biography genre, publishing a biography, and the benefits of choosing self-publishing.
What is the Biography Genre?
- Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow
- Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
- Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo by Hayden Herrera
- Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
- Churchill: A Life by Martin Gilbert
- Mad Girl’s Love Song: Sylvia Plath and Life Before Ted by Andrew Wilson by Andrew Wilson
- A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar
Book Publisher Online has assisted with the self-publishing of numerous biographies and memoirs written by talented authors, many of which may be found in our online store.
Authors of a biography must do extensive research on their subjects, which typically involves interviewing the subject, their relatives, their friends, historians, industry experts, and other primary sources. Other types of biographies include an autobiography, in which the author writes about their entire life, or a memoir, in which the author writes about a specific time in their life.
While the format of a biography is usually in chronological order, they may be written non-chronologically as well. Biographies may cover the whole life, a large portion of the life, or a short time period of the life of the subject matter. A biography often includes one’s early life, pivotal moments, hardships, and accomplishments.
Writing and Publishing Biographies
- Writing about a well-known individual
- Getting permission from the subject or family
- Conducting extensive research with primary sources
- Completing fact checking processes
- Organizing a timeline of the subject’s life
- Using chronological and non-chronological elements, such as flashbacks
- Including one’s own opinions
- Publishing work quickly and independently
- Earning much more royalties than publishing house percentages
- Being able to start advertising right away
- Remaining in control of content and marketing
Overall, self-publishing is a smart publishing method for biographies. Being a personally-sensitive genre, many authors typically want to have creative control of the final product, as well as make sure it’s tastefully announced. Self-publishing, with the help of Book Publisher Online experts, lets authors do just that (and more).
How Book Publisher Online can help
When you’re ready to self-publish your biography or other novel, Book Publisher Online is here to help. Book Publisher Online is a leading self-publishing service provider that assists authors throughout the entire book publishing process, giving them the tools to succeed. From writing to marketing, BPO has you covered with the following expert services:
Get Started With Book Publisher Online
After you write your book, the next step is to publish your story and get it into the hands of interested readers. If you want to retain maximum control over your book, consider self-publishing it. This method allows you to make the final decisions about everything from the cover design to printing. Additionally, you can earn higher royalties than you would if you published your book with a traditional publisher. Self-publishing may sound intimidating, but the process can be easy and fast with the help of a top-tier publishing company like Book Publisher Online. We offer a variety of services to support writers through the self-publishing process, including:
Book Cover Design
We create genre-appropriate book covers that will catch readers’ attention. We offer several different packages to fit every budget and artistic need.
Editing Services
After you have spent countless hours writing and revising your book, your familiarity with the text can make it difficult to pick out continuity and grammar errors. Our book editing team will provide comprehensive feedback, from copyediting to in-depth developmental editing.
Marketing
One of the most challenging aspects of publishing is making sure that readers can find and purchase your book. We provide book marketing services that make it easy for you to share your book with a diverse audience. For example, we can design intriguing back cover text and produce a custom author website.
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