From manuscript to marketing, everything you need to know to successfully self-publish in one user-friendly volume. Each section explains the available options from all-in-one packages offered by firms such as Thomson-Shore and Matador to DIY services from Kindle Direct Publishing and Smashwords.
Editing free options and advice on hiring a professionalISBNs and Legal Deposits what are they and who needs to worry about them?Pricing how to price ebooks and paperbacks competitivelyDesign cover creation and internal layout - the options and costs involvedPrinting print runs vs print on demandPrint Distribution bookshops, online sales, Amazon and more Ebooks the different formats and distribution methods explainedMarketing learn the shortcuts - giveaways and reviewsKDP and Smashwords detailed guides on how to list your bookStep-by-step instructions, packed with screenshots, allowing Word users to typeset a print book, prepare an ebook and produce marketing materials, such as an Advance Information sheet
Make the right decisions every step of the way and see your book successfully come to life.