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How to secure your ISBN and be a your own Publisher

If you are writer with lot of ideas but worried about who would publish them read this which makes it easy to be your own publisher. You might we worried how can you get an ISBN number without the support of the publishing house. I have tried to give inputs on how to be your own publisher. ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number, a unique code that can be assigned to a book. While an ISBN is not required to publish a book, it is a good idea to get one for your book, specially if you want to sell it through standard book distribution channel. ISBNs are allotted to publishers. Earlier ISBNs were allotted only in blocks of 10, 100, 10000. But the good news for self-publishers is that now individual ISBNs can be allotted to the self-publishers too. What more - Getting an ISBN in India is free? You need to send an application to Raja Rammohan Roy National Agency for ISBN. Follow these steps:

·         Make sure your book design is done so you know the number of pages.

·         Finalize the book cover design.

·       Decide on whether you want to publish paperback or hard cover book. If you want to publish both, you need two separate ISBNs for them.

·         Decide the retail price of the book

·         Download the template application

              MS Word Format

            Open office format

·         Complete the application by inserting the details about your book.

·         Include a copy of id proof (PAN card, passport, voter id card etc.), a print out of cover and a self addressed envelope for return communication

·         Send the application to the agency at the address mentioned in the template application

Raja Rammohun Roy National Agency for ISBN, West Block-I, Wing-6, 2nd Floor,Sector -I, R.K. Puram,

New Delhi-110066, Phone: +91-11-23384687

Url : http://www.education.nic.in/bp/ISBN-intro.asp

Before you choose your ISBN, please check out all the relevant information. This is article is just for informational purpose and I have tried to provide the information as accurately as possible. However the blogger is not responsible for any omissions or mistakes that might have come in.

Existence alone is not success!

Existence alone is not success! It is a lot more!

Do more than exist -- live

Do more than touch -- feel

Do more than look -- observe

Do more than read -- absorb

Do more than hear -- listen

Do more than listen -- understand

John H. Rhodes

Which of these personality best defines you?

The following are the different type of personality traits found to be with us. Have a look and decide yourself which would explain you better,

Authoritarianism:Authoritarianism refers to build acceptance of authority. Authoritarian people believe in obedience and respect for authority. They rightly adhere to conventional values, are generally conservative endorse strong parental control in keeping the family close and together are concerned with toughness and power, are close minded and are generally less educated.            Because of their beliefs in the hierarchical order they make good followers, work better under directive supervision and are more productive within Authoritarian organizational structure.

Bureaucratic Personality:A Bureaucratic person differs from an Authoritarian person in that his respect of authority is not total and blind. But is based on respect from organizational rules and regulations. A bureaucratic person values subordination, rules, conformity, and orderly process in the organization and impersonal and formal relationships. They are generally not innovative, do not take risks and are at ease in following established directives. Bureaucratic mangers are better supervisors in type of works that are routine repetitive and proceduralised.

Machiavellianism: Machiavellianism personality emerges in manipulating others for purely personal gains and gaining and keeping control of others. People with Machiavellianism have high level of self-confidence and high self-esteem. They are cool and calculating and have no hesitation in using others or talking advantages of others in orders in order to serve their own goals. They believe that ends justify means and do not feel guilty in using unethical means to serve their own interest. They are skilled in influencing others and they approach the situations thoughtfully and logically. They would not hesitate to lie if necessary and they are not easily swayed by a sense of friendship, trust or loyalty. They are especially successful in exploiting structured situations and vulnerable people.

Locus of Control:Locus of control means whether people believe that they are in control of events or events control them. Those who have an internal sense of control believe that they control and shape the course of events in their life’s, those who have external locus of control tend to believe the events occur purely by chance or because of factors beyond their own control. Former categories of people seek opportunities for advancement, and rely more on their abilities and judgments at work – while later category of people remain mostly inactive and allow the events occur on their own.

Introvert and Extrovert Personalities: Introvert persons are basically shy, prefer to be alone and have difficulty in communicating. Introverts are behaviorally described as quite, introspective, intellectual, well ordered, emotionally inexpressive and value oriented – prefers small group of intimate friends and plans well ahead. Extroverts are outgoing, objective, and aggressive and relate well with people. Introverts are behaviorally described as ‘sociable, lively, impulsive, seeking novelty and change, carefree and emotionally expressive’.

Type A and B Personality: Personality has been grouped into two categories denoted by alphabets A and B Type A people feel a sense of time, urgency, or highly achievement oriented exhibit a competitive drive, and are impatient when their work is slowed for any reason. Such people are more to heart attack. On the other hand type B people are easy going do not have urgency for time and do not experience the competitive drive.

Self Esteem: Self-esteem is a measure of self-confidence and respect for ones abilities and motivation. Self-esteem is positively related to assertiveness, independence and creativity. High self-esteem people are very friendly, affectionate, find it easy to form interpersonal attachment and find good in other people. Low self-esteem people are usually critical of others, are generally depressed and blame others for their own failures.

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