I've seen other books by Dale L Roberts in this series, Self-Publishing with Dale so I was excited to receive an ARC of this one, Wide Publishing for Authors. I actually needed this one right now, as I've been wanting to learn more about "going wide". There's a lot of great info in here, and it's all written in a way that is easy to understand and easy to put into practice. Honestly, every author should have a copy of this book!

This comprehensive guide is designed to equip authors with the essential strategies and knowledge needed to successfully navigate the world of wide publishing and effectively reach a global audience.

Delving into the numerous advantages of wide publishing, this guide explores the vast potential for increased visibility, broader readership, and greater control over one's work. It offers actionable insights into various marketing techniques, including social media engagement, content marketing, and advertising strategies, to help authors effectively promote their books on a global scale.

Furthermore, this guide provides guidance on building a strong author platform, establishing a credible online presence, and cultivating a loyal reader base. It also delves into pricing strategies, distribution channels, and global market trends, offering valuable insights to help authors make informed decisions and optimize their book's reach in different regions and cultures.

Additionally, this guide features valuable tips and advice from successful authors who have successfully navigated the wide publishing landscape and achieved global recognition. By sharing their experiences and strategies, these authors provide invaluable insights to aspiring writers looking to unlock their book's global potential.

In essence, this guide serves as an indispensable resource for authors seeking to expand their readership, amplify their impact, and achieve success in the global marketplace.

If you've decided to self publish your novel and you'd like to consider how to publish your book on platforms other than Amazon Kindle, this is the book for you. Dale provides a very detailed run down of all the other platforms you could publish your books on. He covers publishing direct on various sites as well as using aggregators to will push to lots of sites. He also covers creating direct links to your books so that a reader clicking on your wesbsite will be taken to an appropriate distributor for their location. The book is very detailed in its rundown of these different platforms/channels (slightly overwhelmingly so, but perhaps I read it too quickly) but Dale is also emphatic that you should do your own research - his book, however, is a detailed guide to help you narrow down what you'd like to achieve and how to go about it.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This was a fantastic book. I never knew there was so much to say about self-publishing that I didn't know,. I guess the adage about finding something out that you never knew really is what is most important.

A very useful book that deals with marketing and self publishing particularly well. Tips for authors that are not generally well known. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for giving me a copy of the book.