Can't Find a Publisher? Crowdfund Your Book

Can't Find a Publisher? Crowdfund Your Book

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Interactive Video

Business, Other

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Hard

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The video discusses the challenges in traditional publishing, such as limited selection and low royalties for authors. It introduces a new model where readers choose books, and crowdfunding helps cover production costs. The minimum print run is 1000 books, but successful campaigns can lead to larger runs. An example is given of Daniel Wallace, a bestselling author who used this model for his children's book after traditional publishers declined. The video also highlights opportunities for established authors and explains the cost setup process using an algorithm.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the main issues with traditional publishing as discussed in the video?

Too many books being published

Excessive marketing costs

Limited selection by a few people

High author royalties

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Inkshares cover the production costs of a book?

By charging high prices for books

Via crowdfunding from readers

By selling advertisements

Through government grants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum print run for a book funded on Inkshares?

500 books

2000 books

1000 books

5000 books

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Daniel Wallace choose Inkshares for his children's book?

He wanted to write a fiction book

Traditional publishers rejected it

He was looking for a new audience

He wanted to self-publish

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors influence the cost setup for a book on Inkshares?

The publisher's reputation

The number of pre-orders

The author's popularity

The book's genre and content