Download or read book Self Publishing Tips and Tricks Help Indie Authors Get Their Books Off the Ground written by Rob Kryst and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you have written your first work and are struggling with figuring out what to do with it next. The book is engaging and speaks in a tone that everyone can clearly understand that can easily help you be able to get your works off the ground and make their first successful sales! This book is a great how-to guide that can significantly help you with the marketing process from start to finish so that you can be sure to successfully find all the tools that are necessary and required to be able to get started in sales and promotion of your first book. In this book-marketing guide, you will learn: - Mike's proven BOOK-SELLING FORMULA, - 16 MARKETING TOOLS that he used and their results, - EFFECTIVENESS RATING, COST, and TIME required for each tactic, plus - 12 COMMON ROOKIE MISTAKES to avoid.

Download or read book The Indie Author Guide written by April Hamilton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Is Your Roadmap to Success! The Indie Author Guide takes you through every stage of the self-publishing process. With e-books, print on demand and the power of Web 2.0, you have the ability to publish your own high quality books and go indie—just as filmmakers and musicians have done. Get detailed instructions, complemented by screenshots, so you can get the most of cutting edge publishing options. April L. Hamilton, founder of Publetariat, an online news hub and community for indie authors, gives you insight to the latest technology and step-by-step advice for making the most of your self-publishing options. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to: • organize your files • create your brand • explore your self-publishing options • format your book for POD • edit and revise you work • design your own book cover • publish through a POD print service provider • publish in e-book formats • build an author platform • promote your work • transition from indie to mainstream publishing Plus, you'll get worksheets to help you plan and organize your book, your business, and your writing life, as well as an HTML primer so you can build your own website—even if you're not tech savvy. The Indie Author Guide gives you the skills and confidence you need to take full advantage of today's unique publishing opportunities and grow your readership yourself.

Download or read book Jonathan Livingston Seagull written by Richard Bach and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Includes the rediscovered part four"--Cover.

Download or read book How to Write a Novel Using the Snowflake Method written by Randy Ingermanson and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Snowflake Method-ten battle-tested steps that jump-start your creativity and help you quickly map out your story.

Download or read book Junkyard Druid written by M. D. Massey and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-09-22 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: JUNKYARD DRUID A New Adult Urban Fantasy Novel From M.D. Massey A cursed druid, blackmailed by a faery queen to find a missing magic rock. Let's just hope they don't hack the druid off... for everyone's sake. Name's Colin McCool. Folks call me the Junkyard Druid. I hate that name. Despite my last name, I'm not "cool" like the other hunters in town. I don't run an occult bookstore, I've never owned a Harley, and I didn't inherit a family fortune passed down through generations of hunters before me. And I kind of have this curse on me that's messed up my life. So, things have gone to hell since I was cursed. I live in a junkyard, my mentor Finn is a heroin addict, I've got the Cold Iron Circle breathing down my neck, and the local Fae Queen Maeve is blackmailing me into doing her dirty work. Now I'm in way over my head trying to retrieve Maeve's stolen magic rock, all while helping my friend Belladonna solve a series of murders that may or may not involve the local werewolves. And did I mention that my girlfriend is a ghost? If I can just get the Faery Queen's tathlum back, and help Belladonna solve the murders... Then I just might live long enough to finish my first year of college. - - - Junkyard Druid is a new adult fantasy novel that interweaves elements of paranormal mystery and suspense to introduce an exciting new world and characters in the urban fantasy paranormal genre. It is the first book in the Colin McCool urban fantasy series for adults. Readers of Jim Butcher, Patricia Briggs, Kevin Hearne, and Al K. Line will enjoy exploring this new fantasy world through the eyes of Colin McCool. Get your copy today!

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Download or read book Self Publish Succeed written by Julie Broad and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You can write a book-anyone can. But if you want to write a book that people will want or even need to read, it's not as simple as sitting down to write. In fact, that's one of the biggest mistakes unsuccessful authors make. Writing a book can be one of the smartest moves for your business success. But you need more than writing skills to create an impressive book that readers will love. You also need a plan to market, sell, and leverage your book into a new level of leadership within your industry to reach your professional goals. In Self-Publish & Succeed, trusted best-selling author and entrepreneur Julie Broad shows you that writing a successful nonfiction book starts long before you write your first chapter. To write a book that boosts your brand, generates a profit, and makes you an influencer in your industry, you need the #noboringbooks way. You're about to discover: -The reason why you're not finishing your book-and how to overcome it. -Why most books are boring, and how to keep yours from being one of them. -Which editors you need to perfect your story and where to find them. -The one simple page that could generate thousands of sales. -Seven places to sell your book (and only one starts with "A!"). Nonfiction doesn't mean no fun. Write a money-making book that delivers meaningful impact. Self-Publish & Succeed is your step-by-step guide to writing, publishing, and marketing a book that will get attention, explode your career, and change people's lives-including yours.

Download or read book How to Self Publish a Book written by Barb Drozdowich and published by Barb Drozdowich. This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “This is a very thorough, detailed resource that is a must-have for anyone considering self-publishing a book” ~Jane Are you interested in self-publishing a book, but fear it is beyond your capabilities? When confronted with the confusing, multifaceted world of publishing, many authors make the assumption they aren’t capable of self-publishing, but nothing could be further from the truth! How to Self-Publish a Book: For the Technology Challenged Author is perfect for authors who have finished creating a story, but are intimidated by the next steps. This book’s step-by-step, friendly format will make it easy for you to shake off the anxiety of the unknown and find your way safely and quickly to the fun and profits of self-publishing. Many books on publishing focus only on Amazon. This book helps you understand the full range of choices available to all authors. It helps authors understand how to make their book available to as many readers as possible. Author & Technical Trainer Barb Drozdowich, has worked with non-technical authors for years and understands how to break complex topics down using non-technical language. She has traditionally published and self-published of 27 books and understands all of its forms. Barb cuts through all the technobabble to teach you what you need to know to successfully publish your book in a down-to-earth and practical way. Some of the skills you will learn from this book include: How to find an editor & cover designer What an ISBN is and where to get one for the country you live in How to structure and format your book Where you can sell your book, how to set up all the retailer accounts, and how to get paid What to look for in a service provider & where to find freelancers to help This book has a huge appendix filled with articles for further reading, lists of helpful videos, lists of distributors, a multi page glossary and much more. Don’t let your struggles with technology hold you back from self-publishing. Let Barb help you to learn the language and move forward into the publishing world with confidence. Pick up a copy and start publishing today.

Download or read book Writers Artists Guide to Self Publishing written by Bloomsbury Publishing and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Self-publishing is a growing area and writers need independent and reliable advice they can trust. This guide is full of practical, nuts-and-bolts information on each aspect of the DIY-publishing process, from editing and page layout, cover design and book production, publicity and selling. Each chapter is written by publishing professionals expert in supporting authors and is full of insights from successful self-published authors themselves. This guide is essential reading for any indie author who wants to go it totally alone, who wants to work with other independent professionals or who might choose to pay for self-publishing provider services. It gives the pros and cons and potential financial outlay for the various options available so writers can make informed decisions about the best approach for their own book.

Download or read book Indie Writer Companion written by Jade C. Jamison and published by Jade C. Jamison. This book was released on 2015-04-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “My first thought when I finished reading was ‘Where the hell was this book when I jumped into self-publishing?’ I love the no-nonsense style that pulls no punches and keeps you interested. If you are thinking about self-publishing (or even going the traditional route) you should read this book before you hit publish.” – L.A. Remenicky, author of SAVING CASSIE Throughout her life, Amazon Bestselling author Jade C. Jamison has worn many hats. One of the most noteworthy is her ongoing gig as a college instructor (focused mostly on writing—both academic and creative writing classes) which, paired with her career as a successful indie author, gives her the delusion that she is qualified to help other indie/self-publishing (and aspiring) authors become the best writers they can be. Jamison loves that indie publishing has opened the door to literally thousands of would-be authors, allowing them to share their creations with the world. In a realm that was previously shut off to a good many writers unless they could get their works through all the gatekeepers, most writers languished in obscurity or indulged in expensive self-publishing ventures and still failed to be read widely. Electronic publishing has changed all that, has, in fact, changed the face of publishing as we once knew it, revolutionizing reading almost as much as Gutenberg’s press hundreds of years ago. The publishing process today is democratic, in that anyone with a little know-how can make his book available to the world—and readers, not publishers, decide whose book will be the next bestseller. But, says Jamison, with great freedom comes even greater responsibility. In the traditional publishing world that still exists today, authors have editors scouring their manuscripts, offering corrections and forcing edits, most of which are designed to make the work better in some way, creating tighter writing and better pacing, making the manuscript error free, and other beneficial changes that happen to a book undergoing the traditional experience. Some indie writers follow their cue and take the effort to invest in their work by hiring an editor and continually improving their writing, yet there are literally hundreds (perhaps thousands or millions!) of indie books available today that, in the author’s opinion, aren’t publication ready. Jamison taught creative writing and composition classes for years. The underlying premise of this book is that every single story deserves to be told and read but writers should (and likely do) want their books to be the best they can be. This book delves into common indie publishing mistakes—errors that should be viewed as no-nos—and how to fix them. Jamison’s experience in the classroom with hundreds of student writers, as well as the years she has been involved in both indie and traditional publishing arenas, has given her a unique vantage point, and she wants to share her observations—as well as teach a few tips and tricks—with others in the writing world.

Download or read book The Path of the Indie or How to Self Publish Your Book written by Martin V. Parece II and published by Parece Publishing. This book was released on 2014-03-13 with total page 69 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is your one stop guide to publishing your book on multiple e-book platforms, print on demand and audio. Inside you’ll find detailed walkthroughs on the process itself, the websites you’ll need to use and extensive advice on the process. Here’s what I could do – I could promise you everything. The sun, moon and stars will be yours to command. If you read my book, you will be the next big author, and you’ll make so much money that you’ll have no choice to give it all away because you can’t possibly spend it all in one lifetime. I’m not going to do that. Why? Because that’s exactly what all the other books, websites and so-called experts do, and it’s simply not true. Here’s what I will do – I will guide you through the entire process from start to finish. I’ll use my experience from the last several years to help you avoid the mistakes that I (and many other indie authors) have made and still make. I’ll offer you all the advice I can, and with any luck (and a lot of hard work) you’ll publish a book!

Download or read book Write Publish Repeat written by Johnny B. Truant and published by Realm & Sands. This book was released on 2014-12-14 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Write. Publish. Repeat. The No-Luck-Required Guide to Publishing In 2013, Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt published 1.5 million words and made their full-time livings as indie authors. In Write. Publish. Repeat., they tell you exactly how they did it: how they created over 15 independent franchises across 50+ published works, how they turned their art into a logical, sustainable business, and how any independent author can do the same to build a sustainable, profitable career with their writing. Write. Publish. Repeat. explains the current self-publishing landscape and covers the truths and myths about what it means to be an indie author now and in the foreseeable future. It explains how to create books your readers will love and will want to return to again and again. Write. Publish. Repeat. details expert methods for building story worlds, characters, and plots, understanding your market (right down to your ideal reader), using the best tools possible to capture your draft, and explains proven best practices for editing. The book also discusses covers, titles, formatting, pricing, and publishing to multiple platforms, plus a bit on getting your books into print (and why that might not be a good idea!). But most importantly, Write. Publish. Repeat. details the psychology-driven marketing plan that Sean and Johnny built to shape their stories into "products" that readers couldn't help but be drawn into -- thus almost automatically generating sales -- and explores ways that smart, business-minded writers can do the same to future-proof their careers. This book is not a formula with an easy path to follow. It is a guidebook that will help you build a successful indie publishing career, no matter what type of writer you are ... so long as you're the type who's willing to do the work. What Indie Authors and Thought Leaders Are Saying: "Two of the best in the biz... A gem for aspiring authors." -- Hugh Howey "I have a pretty popular blog on self-publishing, and I've written a couple of books on the topic myself - meaning I've read a lot on the topic and come across lots of different strategies and approaches to building a loyal audience. For my money, this is the best book on self-publishing out there." -- David Gaughran "It's tough to find more honest and straight-forward marketing advice than what you'll get from these indie authors." -- Jane Friedman, former publisher of Writer's Digest "The most important book on self-publishing I've ever read. " -- Karol Gajda "Consider it the most valuable guide book to publishing success." -- Jim Kukral, Author Marketing Club You'll Wish You Could Have Read it Years Ago!

Download or read book Prepping for the Bookshelf written by Shana Murph and published by . This book was released on 2021-11-30 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take the guesswork out of self-publishing! Become an expert in planning, organizing, and branding yourself for a successful book launch. In Prepping for the Bookshelf, veteran editor Shana Murph reveals how you can incorporate several tried-and-true publishing strategies into your book development process. There are many ways to self-publish a book and the process can be overwhelming, but learning key techniques will help you plan better and worry less. You will learn how to build your team and develop self-publishing methods you can use repeatedly to publish your most valued works. Featuring a chapter development worksheet, a list of over 200 questions to ask creatives, and a publishing readiness checklist, Prepping for the Bookshelf also teaches you how to: Develop a seven-step master plan Learn a variety of book-writing methods and approaches Protect your work and discourage copyright infringement Educate yourself on the parts of a traditional publishing contract Build a strong author brand by understanding your powerful prose position (PPP) Work with editors, typesetters, Website designers, and other creative professionals Indie publishing doesn't have to be a last resort. It can be your first choice, a well-lit path to something greater. But you'll need a roadmap to get there, and this comprehensive book will help you plan better today so you can publish worry free later!

Download or read book Foolproof Indie Publishing written by J. S. Chapman and published by Weatherly Books. This book was released on 2020-03-31 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WHEN IT COMES TO INDIE PUBLISHING, IT USED TO BE HARD AND EXPENSIVE TO PUBLISH YOUR OWN BOOK. But thanks to the digital publishing revolution, not only is it easy, it’s easy on the wallet … provided you know how to get it done. FOOLPROOF! INDIE PUBLISHING: The Cheapskate Guide for Publishing Your Way to Success promises to: · Demystify the digital bookscape · Show you how to put your books up for sale without going broke · Explain the macro picture so you can micromanage your career · Guide you from written word to published author Before charging headlong into self-publishing, you must first educate yourself about the digital bookscape. The indie publishing world is much larger than you might have imagined … filled with a vast network of bookstores, publishing services, distributors, aggregators, and vanity presses … along with countless specialists and experts who want your business. This book will provide all the information needed to be an indie author without going into debt. Simple terms, valuable resources, and easy-to-follow instructions will guide you from initial preparation to formatting and finally to publication. If you want to guide your own writing career and be your own boss, FOOLPROOF! INDIE PUBLISHING may be the only book you’ll ever need. It’s been written for cost-conscious authors who want to maximize earnings and minimize expenses the do-it-yourself way. In this book, you’ll learn about — · Publishing on a shoestring while making a professional splash · Earnings potential and the power of exponential sales · Why keywords and categories are critical to publishing success · How to do it yourself and why you should · Formatting your books for easy self-publishing · Where to publish your books · Ways to increase your productivity · Basics of marketing & advertising · What’s hot and what’s not in fiction and nonfiction · Selling yourself and your books · Putting your ebook up on Amazon with step-by-step instructions · Building your platform with social media · Determining whether you should ‘go wide’ or ‘go exclusive’ · Why Amazon may be the only place you need to publish your books If you can turn on your computer, you can self-publish your book. Find out how to do it by getting your copy of FOOLPROOF! INDIE PUBLISHING now!

Download or read book Self Publishing for Authors written by Craig Price and published by Claymore Publishing. This book was released on with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to Publish a book, but don't know where to start? You can do it yourself! In this book, I will walk you through how to get setup and publish your book to all the retailers. This a step-by-step publishing guide is much more than a how-to publish book. First, I start with the writing process from plotting to writing, editing, cover design, formatting, blurb writing, then move into the publishing process, including how to get your book onto as many retailers as possible. Here you will find a book that talks about more than just the great 'Zon and eBooks. I walk you through setting up paperbacks and audio books as well. Want to sell directly to your customers? Want to get into some of the smaller stores and libraries? Want to learn a bit of information on book marketing? This book has it all. If you're wanting to get your book out there, but you need a step-by-step guide, including pictures, to help you understand the process, look no further! I've broken this down to help you understand every step of the process! Buy this book on Self-Publishing to get your book out to the world today!

Download or read book Creative Self publishing written by Alliance of Independent Authors and published by Orna Ross. This book was released on 2023-10-01 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It has never been easier to publish a book, but publishing a book is never easy. Creative Self-Publishing is a comprehensive guide to every step in the publishing process, written by the director of the Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), and drawing on the experience of thousands of ALLi members. The book's focus is how to apply your creativity to publishing, as much as to writing. It takes an individual approach, beginning with you—your passion, mission and sense of purpose as a publisher and creative business owner—then guiding you through the seven processes of publishing, in ways that empower you to reach more readers and sell more books. In an engaging, easy-to-read format, you’ll learn: - Which creative practices and business models the most successful authors are using today - Where you fit in the history of authorship and self-publishing - How to overcome publishing resistance and block by fostering creative flow. - Where to find your ideal readers and how to ensure they find your books - A proven planning method that marries your passion, mission and purpose as writer and publisher Whether you write fiction, nonfiction, or poetry books, the principles and practices outlined in this book will work for you. You’ll make better books, find more readers, turn them into keener fans, and grow your income, impact and influence as a self-directed and empowered indie author–the creative way.

Download or read book Self Publishing for Independent Authors written by Ian Andrew and published by Book Reality Experience. This book was released on 2020-02-13 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International award-winning writer Ian Andrew is a passionate advocate for Indie Authors and their ability to self-publish professionally. His beginner's guide navigates you through the use of eBook, paperback and hardback Print on Demand suppliers so that you can successfully self-publish your first book with ease. Given his twenty plus years experience as a professional instructor and lecturer, Ian details the steps you need to take in an unhurried, plainly written and often humorous way. Explaining how to use the Kindle Direct Publishing, Draft2Digital, and IngramSpark interfaces, how to expertly use Microsoft(R) Word(R) to format your manuscript and with additional information on ISBNs, Legal Deposit and other fundamentals of self-publishing, this is a must-read for any Indie Authors wishing to turn their book dream into a book reality. 2nd Edition with all new updates on the use of KDP for paperback.