DIY vs. Hiring Pros

Eric Van Der Hope

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In this session, you’ll discover:

In this session, Eric Van Der Hope, a three-time #1 international bestselling author and book publishing expert, explains why the DIY approach to publishing can end up costing more in the long run. He shares practical advice on outsourcing key tasks like editing, cover design, and formatting to experienced professionals. You’ll also learn how to find trustworthy service providers and spot red flags along the way.

Session Links:

EricVanDerHope.com

Bonus:

Book Publishing Roadmap

Comment Below With Your Key Takeaways Or If You Have Questions About The Session.

10 responses

  1. Carol Stevens Avatar
    Carol Stevens

    Thank you, Eric, for your clear advice — and the good reasons you give for it. Very helpful.

    1. Eric Van Der Hope Avatar

      Hi there Carol! You are very welcome… and thank you very much for taking the time to share your comments. I’m happy you found this session helpful. 🙂

  2. Cheryl Avatar
    Cheryl

    Thank you, Eric, for the great publishing tips.

    1. Eric Van Der Hope Avatar

      Hey there Cheryl, you are very welcome… and thank you for sharing, I’m most appreciative! 🙂

  3. Linnea Hendrickson Avatar

    Thank you, Eric. From helping with the process of putting together my husband’s self-published book, I’ve learned that your advice is good.

    1. Eric Van Der Hope Avatar

      Hey there Linnea, you are welcome… & thank you! I’m most appreciative of your generous comments. 🙂

  4. Vivian Vande Velde Avatar

    Great content. Thank you. The idea of self-publishing has been very scary to me because of books that I have seen that look very much like a do-it-yourself project, and I say that in the worst way. The idea that it is perfectly reasonable to get a professional involved was very liberating for me.

    1. Eric Van Der Hope Avatar

      Hi there Vivian! You are welcome… and thank you! It’s really good to hear what you had to share and am thankful it provided you with some clarity! 🙂

  5. Gail Schlenger Avatar

    Eric, from a session you presented at a previous summit, I learned about self-publishing as an option to traditional publishing. I followed up with you via email, you offered to speak to me on the phone, and from that conversation, you gave me the confidence to pursue self-publishing. I will always be so grateful for your help. I have now published one book with Karen’s GetYourBookIllustrations (so highly recommended!) and have 4 more in the works with GYBI. You are a wealth of knowledge – I hope others will benefit from everything you have to offer.

    1. Eric Van Der Hope Avatar

      Hey there Gail… wow! Goodness… there aren’t enough words that I can express enough. Thank you! What a pleasant surprise to “see you” here. I’m truly grateful for your generous comments and I’m so happy for your success! Comments like this is what pushes me to continue to do what I do! I’m really happy to hear how well things worked out with you and Karen, that’s fantastic. And 4 more books in the works! YES!! Congrats! Keep this wonderful journey going! 🙂

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  1. Great content. Thank you. The idea of self-publishing has been very scary to me because of books that I have seen that look very much like a do-it-yourself project, and I say that in the worst way. The idea that it is perfectly reasonable to get a professional involved was very liberating for me.

  2. Eric, from a session you presented at a previous summit, I learned about self-publishing as an option to traditional publishing. I followed up with you via email, you offered to speak to me on the phone, and from that conversation, you gave me the confidence to pursue self-publishing. I will always be so grateful for your help. I have now published one book with Karen’s GetYourBookIllustrations (so highly recommended!) and have 4 more in the works with GYBI. You are a wealth of knowledge – I hope others will benefit from everything you have to offer.

    1. Hey there Gail… wow! Goodness… there aren’t enough words that I can express enough. Thank you! What a pleasant surprise to “see you” here. I’m truly grateful for your generous comments and I’m so happy for your success! Comments like this is what pushes me to continue to do what I do! I’m really happy to hear how well things worked out with you and Karen, that’s fantastic. And 4 more books in the works! YES!! Congrats! Keep this wonderful journey going! 🙂

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