Covers all the basics you will need to get your book from draft manuscript into print.
Self-publishing - now often called independent publishing - has given writers, authors and poets around the world a real opportunity to see their work published and printed in a traditional paperback book format. Publishing your own book is no longer seen as 'vain', and most writers who struggle to get traditional publishing contracts now turn to self-publishing as a way to get onto the path of establishing themselves as an author or poet.
However, successful self-publishing isn't just about writing your book. You also need to consider a whole host of other vitally important things including; layout, fonts, front and back cover design, interior design, production, budget, tax implications and, most importantly, promoting and marketing your title; you can have a beautifully written, expertly crafted book, but if no one knows about it, no one will buy it!
My FREE Guide to Successful Self-Publishing is relevant to any writer and author, anywhere in the world who is looking to self-publish their work. Designed mainly for the novice looking to self-publish their first book, and with an important section on marketing and the media, this free e-book covers all the basics you will need to get your book from draft manuscript into print.
CONTENTS
Page:
5. INTRODUCTION TO SELF-PUBLISHING - What is the difference between a traditional publisher and self-publishing?
8. ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES TO SELF-PUBLISHING
11. DEFAMATION AND LIBEL
12. COPYRIGHT
13. ISBN
15. LEGAL DEPOSIT
16. TAXATION & BUSINESS
17. BUDGET
19. PREPARING YOUR BOOK FOR PUBLISHING
25. COVER, BODY & TEXT
28. FONT, SIZE, PAGINATION & PAPER
34. E-BOOK FORMATTING
35. MORE ON BOOK COVERS - LAYOUT AND DESIGN
39. PRINTING OPTIONS FOR SELF-PUBLISHERS
41. SELF-PUBLISHING PLATFORMS
44. PRICING, CATEGORIES & KEYWORDS
45. GETTING YOUR BOOK BOUGHT AND READ
48. MARKETING & PROMOTING YOUR BOOK
Robin Barratt's Guide to Successful Self-Publishing
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60 pages
850 KB pdf file
I will shortly be having a limited number of these printed as a paperback booklet (9 in x 6in / 22.86 cm x 15.24 cm). £6.99 / $8.99 each plus postage. Contact me if you would like to reserve a copy.
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