Self-Publishing For Dummies

About this book

Thinking about self-publishing your book? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the entire process of going it alone If you have a great idea for a book or informative content to share with an audience or have written a book and want to bypass traditional publishing youre in the right place. Aspiring and experienced writers alike will benefit from this user-friendly and detailed guide with coverage on the self-publishing process from preparing your manuscript and creating the perfect title to selling the final product. Self-Publishing For Dummies lays out the pros and cons of self-publishing helps you avoid the most common mistakes made by authors and self-publishers and makes you aware of legal issues associated with book publishing. Youll learn the basics of researching to include the right details what the parts of a book are (from the copyright page to the index and bibliography) and when to edit your own work and when to hire a professional editor. When it comes to the business aspects of self-publishing your book and building your own publishing company youre in charge of each exciting step from naming your business to writing the business plan managing the finances and expenses and who to call on for expert advice. Its up to you to decide on a title for your book as well as the layout and design. Once your book is complete youll have it printed -- through traditional non-traditional or on-demand means. Youll discover how to Apply for and obtain an ISBN Copyright your work to protect it Negotiate with and manage vendors including printers designers and copyeditors Secure a warehouse to store your book Work with distributors to get your book to your audience Set prices and monitor inventory Write a press release and other marketing materials to promote your book Collaborate with the media and publicists to build awareness for your book Build an online presence with a website newsletters blog or podcast Create and sell additional products related to your book Additionally you can read about ten common self-publishing mistakes -- and how to avoid them -- and the best resources for self-publishers. Get your copy of Self-Publishing For Dummies today.