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Did you ever consider self-publishing your own book but were daunted by the complex process of actually doing it? Self-published author and expert Carla King provides you with a simple step-by-step guide to self-publishing your book as an e-book or print book. Plot your success by choosing the reputable tools and services recommended here, along with techniques that will help your book succeed in the market that you choose.
There are all kinds of ways for authors to publish today. You can upload your book directly to Amazon and the other major online bookstores or use a distributor to reach hundreds of stores. The trouble is, most authors publish too early, before doing any market research, before asking for feedback from early readers, and without professional editing and design.
Authors who want to make a career of writing and publishing need to realize there are standards and steps to follow. Those who realize there are no shortcuts are going to succeed when they adhere to those standards and take the necessary steps to publishing professionally.
The Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors offers the advice on marketing, editing, design, book production, and business authors need. It's meant for authors willing to do the work to create a readership and make real money from their books. It's meant for authors who want to do it all themselves and for those who want to hire out all or part of the tasks toward publishing. Authors who wish to set up business as a small press will also benefit from the processes spelled out here.
From beta publishing to distribution to media relations, authors will learn how to set a foundation for success from the idea stage to a quality, finished book. The step-by-step process includes recommendations for self-publishing products, tools, and services from reputable companies that are proven and trusted to help authors succeed. Reader's updates keep authors abreast of new offerings and changes in the self-publishing industry.
Carla King has more than twenty years experience as a writer, self-publisher, web developer, and book consultant. She started self-publishing in 1995 as a technology and travel writer. In 2010 she founded the Self-Publishing Boot Camp series of books, workshops, and online courses. She has worked with self-publishing tools since they emerged in 2008, testing, reviewing, and writing about them for authors eager to reach readers in this new way.
For free updates to product reviews visit SelfPubBootCamp.com.
Did you ever consider self-publishing your own book but were daunted by the complex process of actually doing it? Self-published author and expert Carla King provides you with a simple step-by-step guide to self-publishing your book as an e-book or print book. Plot your success by choosing the reputable tools and services recommended here, along with techniques that will help your book succeed in the market that you choose.
There are all kinds of ways for authors to publish today. You can upload your book directly to Amazon and the other major online bookstores or use a distributor to reach hundreds of stores. The trouble is, most authors publish too early, before doing any market research, before asking for feedback from early readers, and without professional editing and design.
Authors who want to make a career of writing and publishing need to realize there are standards and steps to follow. Those who realize there are no shortcuts are going to succeed when they adhere to those standards and take the necessary steps to publishing professionally.
The Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors offers the advice on marketing, editing, design, book production, and business authors need. It's meant for authors willing to do the work to create a readership and make real money from their books. It's meant for authors who want to do it all themselves and for those who want to hire out all or part of the tasks toward publishing. Authors who wish to set up business as a small press will also benefit from the processes spelled out here.
From beta publishing to distribution to media relations, authors will learn how to set a foundation for success from the idea stage to a quality, finished book. The step-by-step process includes recommendations for self-publishing products, tools, and services from reputable companies that are proven and trusted to help authors succeed. Reader's updates keep authors abreast of new offerings and changes in the self-publishing industry.
Carla King has more than twenty years experience as a writer, self-publisher, web developer, and book consultant. She started self-publishing in 1995 as a technology and travel writer. In 2010 she founded the Self-Publishing Boot Camp series of books, workshops, and online courses. She has worked with self-publishing tools since they emerged in 2008, testing, reviewing, and writing about them for authors eager to reach readers in this new way.
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This step-by-step guide details the tasks you need to complete from start to finish to successfully publish your book, and aims to provide you with a solid understanding of your options.
It provides recommendations for using popular services like Amazon's CreateSpace, BookBaby, Smashwords, Aerbook Maker, and Vook to create the ebooks and print books you dream of, from simple text books to multimedia extravaganzas.
It shows you how to distribute your books to the most popular online retailers. How to assign ISBN numbers, and create keywords so that your books can be discovered by search engines and book buyers.
The information is arranged in roughly the order you need to address each step in your self-publishing path. Here are those steps. Enjoy the journey!
1. Choose a publishing path
From plain text ebooks to color and multimedia ebooks, printing on-demand, creating a full-color book, or finding a publishing partner, here are the best options for getting your print books and ebooks created and into online and brick-and-mortar stores.
2. Determine your mission and goals
Are you planning an international bestseller or will the book support your business, leave a legacy, or fill a gap in a niche market? Get a sanity-check on your life-work purpose and how the book fits in.
3. Build your publishing business
Start your business as a publisher, including creating a realistic budget, pricing, and deciding how you will sell and distribute your book.
4. Develop your brand
Brand is about creating a consistent recognizable image worth following. Here are some branding basics, including tips on colors, logos, photography, and your author bio.
5. Market and promote
Get yourself noticed on the web, in print, and among your peers. Here's how to build a mailing list, build a press kit, and some ideas on how to get yourself and your book noticed in a crowded market.
6. Set up your website and weblog
Create a website and weblog that reflects your brand where you can centralize activities for your readers and the media. Buy domain names, get web hosting, and start blogging.
7. Set up your social media presence
Etablish your social publishing presence, choose and set-up the social media sites best suited to your market, and contribute to and benefit from your community.
8. Edit and proofread
Focus on completing a quality end-product by getting quality developmental and copy editing and proofreading.
9. Design your book
Use graphics, photography, and typography to create an attention-grabbing look and enjoyable reading experience in both print and ebook formats.
10. Get your book into the system
Identify the information systems you need to record your book in the proper databases to make sure it can be discovered by booksellers, search engines, and readers.
11. Make your book discoverable
Make effective use SEO techniques and metadata so that your book ranks higher in search results. It's easier than you think!
12. Format and sell your ebook
Create and sell your ebook in all the popular formats on all the popular devices in all the popular online retailers.
13. Format and sell your print book
Print proofs, short runs, or large quantities of books. Learn about Print On Demand (POD), short run printers, offset print vendors, and print brokers.
14. Consider a multimedia book or a book app
Take your book to the next level with a multimedia enhanced edition of your book, or even create a book-based app for mobile devices.
It provides recommendations for using popular services like Amazon's CreateSpace, BookBaby, Smashwords, Aerbook Maker, and Vook to create the ebooks and print books you dream of, from simple text books to multimedia extravaganzas.
It shows you how to distribute your books to the most popular online retailers. How to assign ISBN numbers, and create keywords so that your books can be discovered by search engines and book buyers.
The information is arranged in roughly the order you need to address each step in your self-publishing path. Here are those steps. Enjoy the journey!
1. Choose a publishing path
From plain text ebooks to color and multimedia ebooks, printing on-demand, creating a full-color book, or finding a publishing partner, here are the best options for getting your print books and ebooks created and into online and brick-and-mortar stores.
2. Determine your mission and goals
Are you planning an international bestseller or will the book support your business, leave a legacy, or fill a gap in a niche market? Get a sanity-check on your life-work purpose and how the book fits in.
3. Build your publishing business
Start your business as a publisher, including creating a realistic budget, pricing, and deciding how you will sell and distribute your book.
4. Develop your brand
Brand is about creating a consistent recognizable image worth following. Here are some branding basics, including tips on colors, logos, photography, and your author bio.
5. Market and promote
Get yourself noticed on the web, in print, and among your peers. Here's how to build a mailing list, build a press kit, and some ideas on how to get yourself and your book noticed in a crowded market.
6. Set up your website and weblog
Create a website and weblog that reflects your brand where you can centralize activities for your readers and the media. Buy domain names, get web hosting, and start blogging.
7. Set up your social media presence
Etablish your social publishing presence, choose and set-up the social media sites best suited to your market, and contribute to and benefit from your community.
8. Edit and proofread
Focus on completing a quality end-product by getting quality developmental and copy editing and proofreading.
9. Design your book
Use graphics, photography, and typography to create an attention-grabbing look and enjoyable reading experience in both print and ebook formats.
10. Get your book into the system
Identify the information systems you need to record your book in the proper databases to make sure it can be discovered by booksellers, search engines, and readers.
11. Make your book discoverable
Make effective use SEO techniques and metadata so that your book ranks higher in search results. It's easier than you think!
12. Format and sell your ebook
Create and sell your ebook in all the popular formats on all the popular devices in all the popular online retailers.
13. Format and sell your print book
Print proofs, short runs, or large quantities of books. Learn about Print On Demand (POD), short run printers, offset print vendors, and print brokers.
14. Consider a multimedia book or a book app
Take your book to the next level with a multimedia enhanced edition of your book, or even create a book-based app for mobile devices.
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