The Self Publishing Field Guide: A step-by-step guide to publishing and distributing your book (Building a Better Life) - Softcover

Smith, Roger D

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0984399313 ISBN 13: 9780984399314

Publisher: Modelbenders LLC, 2010

Synopsis

Benjamin Franklin was a serial self-publisher of Poor Richard's Almanac. Thomas Payne inflamed the American Revolution by self-publishing Common Sense. Walt Whitman changed modern poetry when he self-published Leaves of Grass. Richard Bolles taught the world to get a job when he self-published What Color is Your Parachute? Jack Canfield launched a huge series of bestsellers when he self-published Chicken Soup for the Soul. All of these people had a burning desire to share their message with the world - just like you do. Each of them launched their manuscripts into print by taking on the publishing job themselves. Now it is your turn to do the same. Most people do not know how to begin the publishing process. This "cookbook for books" will walk you through every step of the process. Start today and have your own book in just two months.

About this title

About the Author

Roger Smith, PhD, is an expert in the development of simulation devices and training programs. He has spent 25 years creating leading edge simulators for the Department of Defense and Intelligence agencies, as well as accredited methods for training with these devices. He is currently the Chief Technology Officer for the Florida Hospital Nicholson Center where he is responsible for establishing the technology strategy and leading technology implementation through the development of alliances with industry, the military, academic institutions, physician networks and governing medical associations.  This includes identifying, executing and managing industry, military and federally funded simulation, modeling and training projects. He has served as the CTO for the U.S. Army PEO for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO-STRI); VP and CTO for training systems at Titan Corp; and Vice President of Technology at BTG Inc. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science, a Doctorate in Management, and an M.S. in Statistics. He has published 20 books, 10 book chapters, and over 100 journal and conference papers. His most recent book is Innovation for Innovators: Leadership in a Changing World. He has served on the editorial boards of the Transactions on Modeling and Computer Simulation and the Research Technology Management journals.  

From the Inside Flap

The primary topic of this book is turning your manuscript into a printed book. That is the focus of "Part II - Publishing". But my own experience in writing, publishing, and promoting books motivated me to include guidance on the supporting topics as well.

"Part I - Writing" provides a few tips on finding the tools and resources that can help you to write and illustrate your manuscript. If you already have a finished manuscript in your hand, then feel free to leap straight to the Publishing section.

"Part II - Publishing" is the real meat of this book. It describes where and how to hire the help that you need to turn your manuscript into an electronic file that complies with the requirements of a book printer. It describes the advantages of hiring a proof reader to insure that your work is readable by the rest of the English speaking world. Then I guide you through getting an ISBN for your book and working with an on-demand printer. At the end of this section of the book, you will be ready to order your first copies from the printer.

"Part III - Promoting" covers the importance of marketing your book to build a readership. So many books are published every day that you cannot get noticed unless you are putting real effort into drawing attention to your work.

"Part IV - Selling" describes some of the options that you have for fulfilling orders. You can do it yourself, or allow other companies to do it for you. There are advantages to both methods. You need to understand your responsibilities in order to choose which is best for you.

"Part V - Legalizing" covers issues associated with copyright registration, trademarks, and incorporating your publishing business. These details are not especially important when you are getting started, but they will become necessary when you have been successful with your first book and want to continue to grow your little empire.

You will start reading this book as an author, but will finish as an author, publisher, promoter, and small business person.

Edition details

• Publisher: Modelbenders LLC
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0984399313
• ISBN 13: 9780984399314
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 198