Australian Self Publishing Group » Results http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com JOIN A COMMUNITY OF PASSIONATE AUTHORS, PUBLISHERS AND ENTREPRENEURS WHO WANT TO WRITE, PUBLISH AND PROFIT FROM THEIR WORK. Tue, 21 May 2013 18:02:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Results from the Frankfurt book fair 2011 http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/results/results-from-the-frankfurt-book-fair-2011/ http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/results/results-from-the-frankfurt-book-fair-2011/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:23:56 +0000 William http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/?p=921 This year’s Frankfurt book fair was an amazing success. Every book we displayed had a favorable response.
Most authors have been asked to submit PDFs of their books either by a publisher or an agent.

We even had one book snapped up by a publisher before the fair started and contracts signed before the book fair finished.

Some books even had publishers and agents fighting over them, all wanting the rights to the book.

This year’s Frankfurt book fair again proves that for the serious author who wants to have international success, they must have their book showcased to the world at an international book fair.

After all where else would you find thousands of industry professionals all looking for that next big book, all in the same place at the same time.

Australian Self Publishing Group: Promoting Australian authors' to the world.

 

 This book has been nominated for inclusion in the Berlin Film and Writers Festival 2012.
It was nominated by an Italian agent who picked the book up at the Frankfurt Book Fair 2011.
If the book wins it will become a movie.
A fantastic result for the author. One that would have never happened without attending an International book fair.
 

 

 


Good interest in this book:

  1.  German agent
  2.  Italian agent
  3.  Foreign rights publisher
  4.  International library supplier.

All asked for copy of book and PDFs to be sent. 

 

 

Very popular genre for this kind of book, had a lot of interest.
Good interest in this book:

  1.  Two German agents
  2.  Italian agent
  3.  Foreign rights publisher
  4.  International library supplier.

All asked for copy of book and PDFs to be sent.


 

This book was a smash hit, everyone who looked at it loved it.
Fantastic interest in this book:

  1.   Two German agent
  2.   Italian agent
  3.   Foreign rights publisher
  4.   International library supplier.
  5.   Large USA agency wants 15 books sent.
  6.   Publisher wants to buy the rights to the recipes

All asked for copy of book and PDFs to be sent.


Amazing results for this book.

Snapped up by a publisher immediately on first showing.
Great interest from 5 foreign rights publishers.

 

 


Good interest in this book:

German agent
Italian agent
Foreign rights publisher
International library supplier.
All asked for copy of book and PDFs to be sent.

 

A good book that was well received.
Was a very close second to being chosen for the Berlin Film and writers festival. Unfortunately there was only one spot or would have been included.
Other interest: German agent, Italian agent, Foreign rights publisher, International library supplier.

 

 

This book was of interest to:

A German agent, Italian agent, Foreign rights publisher, International library supplier.
We are in negotiations with the above people and the book will certainly be listed with the library supplier.
 

 

 

Great interest in this book from Two German agents, Italian agent, library supliers.

PDFs have been sent to the above people.

 

 

 

 

Poetry books were hard to get interest in at the fair. But still managed to get a Library supplier to accept the book.
This is a great result for a poetry book.

 

 

 

 

 There was a big interest for this book by an Israeli publisher,

German agent also interested.
Library supplier also wants the book.

 

 

]]> http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/results/results-from-the-frankfurt-book-fair-2011/feed/ 0 Results from the London book fair 2011 http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/results/results-from-the-london-book-fair-2011/ http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/results/results-from-the-london-book-fair-2011/#comments Sun, 15 May 2011 15:02:06 +0000 William http://australianselfpublishinggroup.com/?p=519 We had a very productive time for our authors at this year's 2011 London book fair. All the books had great interest shown in them and offers to continue discussions with publishers, distributors and agents. Some were offered contracts.

This is a great result as every book we took passed step one in the publishing process and shows the high quality of books we presented at the LBF this year. In fact it was our best year ever for positive results for the authors.

Here is a list of the results each book got.

Mom Please Help author Karen Phillips. (Book picked up by UK publisher)

  • Finalized a publishing contract by UK publisher for release in October 2011 in UK and Europe.
  • Picked up by literary agent for translation rights in Germany and Spain.
  • Large USA publishing house interested in publishing in Canada and USA.
  • Large distributor interested in distribution rights for USA and Canada.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.

Secrets for getting Pregnant Author Dr Irina Webster MD. (Book picked up by UK publisher)

  • Finalized a publishing contract by UK publisher for release in October 2011 in UK and Europe.
  • Large USA publishing house interested in publishing in Canada and USA.
  • Large distributor interested in distribution rights for USA and Canada.
  • Picked up by literary agent for translation rights in Germany and Spain.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.

Cure your eating disorder, 5 step program to change your brain: The Neuroplasticity Approach. Author Dr Irina Webster MD.

  • Offered a publishing contract by UK Publisher (not taken up by author).
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada and Europe.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.

A Bedtime Story (collection of short stories) Author Alim Kanoukoev

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

Numerology Numbers. Author Pamela Lillian Valemont
(Book asked to be sent to European agent.)

  • Interest from literary agent for translation rights.
  • Interest for UK distribution.

Strange Stories: Author: Andrew 
(Book has been picked up by US Publisher)

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
    A message from Andrew:
     I have had my book of short stories accepted by a US publisher.
    I thank you for all the hard work you have put in with marketing my book
    at the London Book Fair. Without your efforts, it would not have
    led to the acceptance of my manuscript

Swimming (novel) Author: Enza Gandolfo

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

Permission to Dance…One Step at a Time: (self help book) author: Gayla Maxwell

  • Big Interest shown by USA publisher.
  • Distribution to USA and Canada.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
  • UK book store chain interested in book.

The Chevalier (Ben Hall) an Australian Outlaw (Historical Novel) Author David Love.

  • Offer to publish and distribution to Australian book shop chain (Author unsure)
  • Send book to Large Irish publisher for serious consideration.
  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company

The Decree beyond the Devastation (Novel) Author: Else Kelvins

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

Ennui And The New Canoe (Children's Book) Author Pamela Lillian Valemont

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent, they publish similar books.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

The God Fallacy (novel) Author Laurence Kelnin

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

The Personal Development Handbook (self Help) Author Annie Stoker.

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
  • UK Book Shop chain Interested in book.
  • European agent interested in book for translation rights.

A family Conversation on Religion (religious) Author:  Reg Dwett 
(Book to be published in Australia)

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Two Religious book publishers studying the book.

The SuperFood Gardener (Health Gardening book) Authors: Sharon and Andrew Cooper

  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
  • Interest from South African Publisher who would need slight changes to book.

Miracles or Coincidences – Miracles Do Happen (self help) Author: Geraldine Moran

  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
  • UK Book store chain interested.

DemiChat and the Kent Street Mystery. (children's Book) Author Toni Brisland

  • Interest show by company wanting to expand their range of Children's books.
  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company My pilgrim's Heart

Hymn for the Wounded Man (novel) Author: Stephanie Dale

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.
  • UK Book Shop chain Interested in book.

Beyond The Capes (novel) Author: Richard de la Haye

  • USA publisher asked for book to be sent.
  • Offer for distribution in the UK.
  • Offer for worldwide online distribution by UK company.

How to Grow Juicy Tasty Tomatoes, (Gardening Book) Author: Annette Welsford

  • Massive interest in this book.
  • Offers from publishers, Distributors and agents. In the UK, USA, Canada, Europe.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
  • Interest from South African Publisher who would need slight changes to book.

Helping Children With Dyslexia: 21 Super Strategies To Ensure Your Child's Success At School. (self help for kids) Author Liz Dunoon

  • Massive Interest in this book basically many publishers wanted this book. Most popular book we presented at the Book Fair.
  • UK publishing house very interested in this book.
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.
    (book now selling well in the UK)

Beating Pancreatitis – How To Get Healthy And Enjoy Life Again Cooking Hints and Recipes for Pancreatitis (self help) Authors: Bill and Jenny Sankey (Book to be distributed in the UK)

  • Again massive interest in this twin book set.
  • USA Publishing company very interested above all the other books.
  • UK publishing house very interested in this book.
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.

Posh Pear (children's book) Author Catherine Chapmen

  • Could have sold this book to a dozen publishers but author only looking for distribution.
  • Offers from 3 distribution companies for distribution in UK, USA, Canada.
  • Offers from literary agents for translation rights in Europe, South America and Asia.
  • PR company offers special deal to promote in USA and Canada.
  • PR company wants to promote in UK with a special deal.
  • Offer to publish and promote on all online book stores including Amazon.

Having your books at one or more of the International book fairs can really catapult your book and you as an author into the spotlight. The world is waiting for you and your book but if you don't send it to the International book fairs then no one is going to know about you and fame will probably slip by.

Your book can also have the success that these book have had or even better, who knows? Like the ad for the Northern Territory goes: You will never never know if you never never ever go?

So why not sign up for your book to be taken to the Frankfurt book fair in October 10 to 14th 2012. Check it out Click Here for more information.

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