Living Water Books Business Package

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You’ re probably wondering, I have published my book and now I ’ m an Author. While this is exciting, I need to know what do I do after ever yone I can think of has ordered their copy!!

Well not only is your book your own ministr y whom God has entr usted in your hands, but it is a business.

Welcome To The Marketplace as an Author.

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Goals Establish A G oal for your book!

What do you want to do with your book?

Learn your audience but don’t prejudge?

Keep an open mind, because while you have a target audience others can and will purchase as well

AUTHOR BUSINESS

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God’s Mandate

When God gave you the mandate to write this book, he knew the set time it would be released in the earth. He established it and stirred the heart of your audience. People are searching for answers and you have a solution. This isn’ t just a book, this is a scroll with messages from God That

will unfold into the lives of

Ever yone differently

ever yone it reaches.

will read your book and perceive the message based

upon

their

needs.

However,

your

assignment isn’ t complete simply because you’ ve written it.

No, your assignment continues…

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How is my book recognized Every book has its own identification known as an ISBN number

• AUTHOR TITLE: NOT BY BREAD ALONE • HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-1-7357073-3-4 • PAPERBACK ISBN: 978-1-7357073-5-8

• PUBLISHED: AMAZON KDP – DRAFT 2 DIGITAL • PAPERBACK – HARDCOVER – DIGITAL BOOK

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ISBN

An ISBN ensures your book's information will be stored in the Books in Print database which is consulted by publishers, retailers and libraries around the world.

•An ISBN improves the likelihood your book will be found and purchased •An ISBN links to essential information about your book •An ISBN enables more efficient marketing and distribution of your title •Most retailers require ISBNs •Correct use of the ISBN allows different product forms and editions of a book, printed or digital, to be differentiated clearly, ensuring that customers receive the version they require •An ISBN helps you collect and analyze book sales data •An ISBN ensures your book’s information will be stored in the Books In Print database •Books In Print is consulted by publishers, retailers, and libraries around the ~world when searching for title information •The ISBN conveys no legal or copyright protection, however, the use of ISBNs for publications is prescribed by law in some countries •In some countries a book will be charged a higher tax if it does not have an ISBN •ISBNs are the global standard for book identification A ll r igh t s r e se r v e d L iv in g W a t e r B o o ks

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AUTHOR COPY PRICE If your book is in "Live" status: 1.

Go to your Bookshelf.

2.Find the paperback or hardcover book you want to order.

3.Click the Order Author Copies button.

1. Note: The option to order author copies may take an additional 24 hours to appear after your title goes “Live,” and the Buy Box is available on the detail page. If you’re not seeing the option, please check back again in 24 hours.

4.Enter the order quantity.

5.Choose the Amazon marketplace based on your shipping destination.

1. Note: There are some regions where you may need to order your proof or author copy from a different marketplace. You'll be notified at checkout if we can't ship copies to the address you entered. To check which marketplace to select, review How to order by Amazon marketplace.

6.Click Proceed to checkout. You'll be sent to the Amazon cart or basket of your chosen marketplace to complete your order.

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Living Water Books is not in charge of distribution. We publish and ensure everything is professionally submitted on your behalf. Distribution and royalties are between the print company, distributors, and author.

We can help as much as possible to expedite the process of your book, but it must be understood that distributors have their schedules to adhere to, and we all must be patient in the process. Digital distribution does have an expedited service than print distribution.

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Our Distribution Partners

 When you sign with Living Water Books, you get more than our amazing marketing team, who markets your book in various regions... You get all of our excellent retail partners.  We love our partners because they are all about helping authors succeed. That's kind of a thing with us—our mission in life is to see our authors succeed. So, we’ve teamed up with some extraordinary service providers to help you take your author career to new levels.

A Few of our Distributing Partners Local, Regional, National, International and Intercontinental

PRINT ON DEMAND COMPANIES

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PRINT ON DEMAND Your book has been uploaded to one or more of these accounts.

These are our print on-demand services. These are also the distributors responsible for your royalties

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Important areas to complete while managing your accounts

Account: Complete all personal and tax information.

Reports: Find your sales and royalty information here.

Bookshelf: Where your books are located and you can order your author copies in here as well.

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PLEASE EXPLORE YOUR ACCOUNT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE and LEARN YOUR BOOK BUSINESS 1

Important areas to complete while managing your accounts

Account: Complete all personal and tax information.

Publisher Compensation: Insert how you would like to receive your payment.

Reports: Find your sales and royalty information here.

Home: Where your books are located and you can order your author copies in here as well.

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Order Books Order book from your print on demand and distribution company, your books will not be ordered through us your publisher.

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Y o u r a u t h o r a m o u n t will be

Click o n o r der bo o k s / Autho r co pi es

Choose the quantity of your book

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Title

Title Title Choose your shipping

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DIGITAL EBOOK COMPANIES

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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.

Colossians 3:23

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Draft 2 Digital is having your own business. Everything is in your control and it must be maintained by you. Your platform is already created for you, and your book is already loaded. If you have any concerns , you may still contact us and we will take care of it for you.

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Account: Complete all personal and tax information.

Reports: Find your sales and royalty information here.

Bookshelf: Where your books are located and you can order your author copies in here as well.

PLEASE EXPLORE YOUR ACCOUNT AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE and LEARN YOUR BOOK BUSINESS A ll r igh t s r e se r v e d L iv in g W a t e r B o o ks

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IRS AND TAXES We recommend seeking an accountant for more in-depth information on the topic. We also have clients who work directly with the IRS and can give greater insight than we can provide.

We have enclosed the basics !!!!

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Maintain good business records.

In tax audits, more people are nailed for losing receipts than for cheating. If you don’t have a file cabinet (real or virtual) dedicated to your writing and self-publishing business, then get one. Invest in a simple business accounting software program. Keep all records for seven years. Some people say three, but I suggest seven years to support your position that writing is your business.

What records to keep: •receipts •royalty statements •sales slips for direct sales (the ones you make at

conferences and readings) •appointment books •brochures, business cards and handouts from conferences •manuscript critiques • thank-you notes from libraries or schools after readings A ll r igh t s r e se r v e d L iv in g W a t e r B o o ks

•fan email •contest entries and notifications •correspondence with freelancers, whether or not

you hire them •letters from agents and publishers, including rejections •bank and credit card records •printouts of PayPal summaries • W-9s and 1099s •sales tax returns

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Keep Your Personal and Business Separate Follow tax rules.

FR Draft 2 Digital

•If in any calendar year you pay an independent contractor (other than

a corporation) $600 or more for services or $10 or more in royalties, ask the freelancer for a W-9 and report the payments on a 1099-MISC and the equivalent state form. This does not apply to payments to a corporation such as Book Baby, CreateSpace, or Lightning Source.

• Report your business income and expenses on a Schedule C. If you

have kept separate financial records, this is easy.

L o gi n to D raft 2 D i gi tal W e bsi te C l i c k M y A c c o u n t a n d S e l e c t T h i s b u tto n b e l o w to c o m p l e t e tax Information. T h i s si te w i l l wal k you through it and e x p l a i n e v e ry t hi ng

•If your net income (gross revenues less deductions) from writing and

self-publishing is $400 or more in any year, you may be required to pay self-employment tax on that income. If taxes on that income exceed $1,000 per year, you may be required to pay quarterly estimated taxes.

Once you have reached this level of success, it’s time to consult a tax professional.

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Wide Range Of Service Marketing

We offer a wide range of services including website design, graphic design, print design, search engine optimization, pay-per-click advertising, social media advertising, video production, 3D animation, motion graphics and so much more!

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FR 1. Have your own blog or website 2.Increase your online presence to spread the word about your book 3. Use social media 4. Get reviews for your book on the sites were it is sold 5. Use book discounting sites like Bookbub and Book Gorilla 6. Join the Goodreads Author Program 7. Have books with you at all times, you never know who you may run into while out and about.

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Graphic Design Marketing For All Christian Authors

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Digital Ads – Digital ConversionCommercials Digital Book Conversion Package is available to christian authors who desire expanded distribution. Even if your book isn’t signed under living water books we can help with the advertisement after final review of your manuscript.

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Social Media Ads – Television Ads

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Digital Book – Any EBOOK Conversion

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Social Media Ads – Ebook Conversion

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Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men. Colossians 3:23

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