Download or read book The Self Publisher s Ultimate Resource Guide written by Joel Friedlander and published by . This book was released on 2014-12-18 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first and largest collection of curated and verified resources for independent authors who plan to publish their own books. Produced by a team with long experience in both traditional and independent publishing, the over 850 resources are listed in an easy-to-use format that includes live links, phone numbers, email addresses and brief descriptive copy."--

Download or read book The Self Publisher s Ultimate Resource Guide written by Betty Kelly Sargent and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "An essential reference to the best publishing resources for every self-published author. Highly recommended."--Mark Coker, Smashwords founder"This short-cut to the top pros--editors, designers, marketers, bloggers, distributors--is just exactly what we've all been waiting for. This book is a must-have for any author or publisher." --Penny Sansevieri, Author Marketing ExpertsHere, for the first time, dozens of leaders in the self-publishing industry--editors, designers, book shepherds, printers, teachers, publicists, marketers, workshop leaders, illustrators, reviewers--have come together to share their knowledge of the dynamic, ever-changing indie book publishing business. Whether you are a first-time author or a seasoned pro the articles and curated lists in this guide will save you hours of hit-and-miss research. Want to learn all about e-book conversion--check out Carla King's article on page 153. Have questions about distribution--see what Robin Cutler of Ingram Spark has to say on page 165. Do you want to hire an author assistant? Take Kate Tilton's advice on page 249. And talk about keeping current--The Self-Publisher's Ultimate Resource Guide is updated every few months all year long. No other book on self-publishing combines the wisdom and down-to-earth advice of over two dozen indie publishing professionals with over 850 links to resource providers. It may well be the "best book for self-publishers" anywhere. Joel Friedlander is a self-published author, an award winning book designer, and a blogger on a mission to educate writers in how to print, market and sell their books with confidence. Betty Kelly Sargent is the former editor-in-chief of William Morrow, author of seven traditionally published books plus two more that are self-published. She has over 30 years experience in the book and magazine business in New York City and recently founded BookWorks: The Self-Publishers Association.

Download or read book The Self Publisher s Ultimate Resource Guide written by Joel Friedlander and published by Marin Bookworks. This book was released on 2016-01-25 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For the first time, dozens of leaders in the self-publishing industry--editors, designers, book shepherds, printers, teachers, publicists, marketers, subsidy publishers, workshop leaders, illustrators, reviewers--have come together to share their knowledge of the dynamic, ever-changing indie book publishing business. Whether you are a first time author or a seasoned pro the articles and curated lists in this guide will save you hours of hit-and-miss research. Do you want to learn about e-book conversion? Check out Carla King's article on page 153. Have questions about distribution? See what Ingram's Robin Cutler has to say on page 165. Perhaps you want to hire an author assistant. If so, take Kate Tilton's advice on page 249. And talk about keeping current-The Self-Publisher's Ultimate Resource guide is updated every year. Articles in the 2016 edition have been written to help new authors get up to speed quickly, and include: "Indexers" by Rachel Rice of Rae the Indexer "Image Sources: Finding an image for your book cover" by Cathi Stevenson of Book Cover Express "Book Shepherds & Publishing Consultants: Adding power to your book's success" by Judith Briles of The Book Shepherd "Illustrators & Cartoonists: The quest for illustrators, cartoonists, and other creative professionals" by Kat Vancil of KatGirl Studio "Writers' Conferences & Workshops Offering Scholarships: Three reasons writers need conferences more than ever" by Michael Larsen of San Francisco Writers Conference "Grants & Funding for Writers" by C. Hope Clark of FundsforWriters "Professional & Trade Associations: Why indie authors need trade associations" by Sharon Goldinger of PeopleSpeak "E-book Conversion" by Carla King of Self-Pub Boot Camp "Print-on-Demand (POD) Printing & Distribution Services: What is book distribution, anyway?" by Robin Cutler of IngramSpark "Subsidy Publishers: Is there a difference between vanity and subsidy publishing?" by Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware "Short Run Printers: Short run printers for indie authors" by Gordon Burgett of Gordon Burgett's Website "Book Production Software: What software do you need to produce your book?" by David Bergsland of Radiax Press "Website Design for Authors" by Tyler Doornbos of Well Design "Social Media Consultants: The dos and don'ts of social media" by Rachel Thompson of BadRedhead Media "Book Review Services: Book review services: where to find them and how to use them" by Miral Sattar of Bibliocrunch "Author Assistants: What is an author assistant?" by Kate Tilton of Kate Tilton's Author Services, LLC "Press Release Services & Sources: The power of paid press release distribution services" by Joan Stewart of The Publicity Hound "Virtual Book Tours: Sell more books with virtual book tours" by Dana Lynn Smith of Savvy Book Marketer "Marketing & Publicity: Book marketing basics" by Penny Sansevieri of Author Marketing Experts "All About Publicity for Indie Authors and Their Books" by Amy Edelman of IndieReader "E-book Aggregators & Book Distributors: How to use an e-book distributor to reach more readers" by Mark Coker of Smashwords "Major Retailers: Major retailers and what they offer indie authors" by Tracy Atkins of Book Design Templates "Writing Contests, Fellowships, & Prizes: The good, the bad, and why they matter for indie authors" by Liz Dubelman of VidLit "Book Awards for Self-Published Authors: Why awards matter and why some matter more than others" by Shelley Sturgeon of Bound and Determined "Consumer Protection" by Orna Ross of The Alliance of Independent Authors Combined with the hundreds of resource listings, this may well be the most effective self-publishing book anywhere.

Download or read book The Indie Authors Resource Guide for Self Publishing written by Patricia Chatman and published by . This book was released on 2014-11-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Resource Guide for Author-Publishers

Download or read book Self Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors 5th Edition written by Carla King and published by Self-Pub Boot Camp. This book was released on 2020-01-11 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “...the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for anyone new to self-publishing. Highly recommended.” —Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer “...a must-read for anyone thinking about publishing their own works. She’s a great friend to the indie community and provides this valuable resource as a gift of love.” —Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark This 2020 5th edition of the Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors offers advice on marketing, editing, design, book production, and business author needs. 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 a 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 of 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 been connected with the Silicon Valley self-publishing technology industry from its inception and has served as a trusted advisor to authors eager to use the tools to reach readers.

Download or read book Self Publishing with Amazon s CreateSpace written by Kevin Sivils and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2009-07-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decision to self-publish can be a confusing one. Self-Publishing with Amazon's CreateSpace: A Resource Guide for the Author Considering Self-Publishing can answer many questions for an author. For the questions it does not answer, it will point where the answer can be found. Use CreateSpace: * To self-publish your book for low cost. * Author Services to edit, design and lay-out your book for a professional appearance. * Marketing Services to promote and market your book. * Distribution to sell your book on Amazon and other channels normally not readily available for self-published authors. * Track your sales through your own CreateSpace sales dashboard. Self-Publishing with Amazon's CreateSpace: A Resource Guide for the Author Considering Self-Publishing also serves as a resource guide with information on: * the most helpful books on the self-publishing industry. * informative websites and blogs on the topics of self-publishing, book marketing, and a range of other topics related to self-publishing. * print-on-demand as a business model for a self-publisher.

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published written by Arielle Eckstut and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2010-11-04 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.

Download or read book The Complete Guide to Self Publishing written by Marilyn Ross and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-07-12 with total page 576 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take Control of Your Destiny! Bottom line: You want to get published. You want to control the future of your manuscript and your writing career. Best-selling author Marilyn Ross and publishing expert Sue Collier show you how to make your own success - whether you're a published author, entrepreneur, corporation, professional, or absolute newcomer to writing. In this expanded and completely revised 5th edition of the "bible" of self-publishing (over 100,000 copies sold), they empower you to publish your own work with minimal risk and maximum profits. You'll find: • Complete step-by-step guidance on publishing and marketing a book • Ways to leverage social media marketing to build your platform and make yourself stand out from the crowd • A thorough explanation of the difference between POD self-publishing, subsidy publishing, and true self-publishing - and how to decide which is the best option for you • Practical advice on making the decision between offset printing and print-on-demand • How to leverage the Internet to create "buzz" and promote your book with killer PR • The latest information on e-publishing • A detailed marketing plan and timetable to keep you on track • Proven marketing strategies to get free publicity, reach nontraditional buyers, and sell books • Information-packed appendices with marketing contacts, organizations, and vendors, complete with names, addresses, and websites • Valuable case studies and examples of how other publishers excel • An in-depth discussion of exclusive distributors, plus coverage of the most recent changes in bookstores and the book-selling industry • Thirty-one creative ideas for generating capital to launch your publishing company The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing is the one book you need to take control of your writing career. Read it. Believe it. Do it. Your future depends on it.

Download or read book Books to Build On written by E.D. Hirsch, Jr. and published by Delta. This book was released on 2009-10-14 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The invaluable grade-by-grade guide (kindergarten—sixth) is designed to help parents and teachers select some of the best books for children. Books to Build On recommends: • for kindergartners, lively collections of poetry and stories, such as The Children’s Aesop, and imaginative alphabet books such as Bill Martin, Jr.’s Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and Lucy Micklewait’s I Spy: An Alphabet in Art • for first graders, fine books on the fine arts, such as Ann Hayes’s Meet the Orchestra, the hands-on guide My First Music Book, and the thought-provoking Come Look with Me series of art books for children • for second graders, books that open doors to world cultures and history, such as Leonard Everett Fisher’s The Great Wall of China and Marcia Willaims’s humorous Greek Myths for Young Children • for third graders, books that bring to life the wonders of ancient Rome, such as Living in Ancient Rome, and fascinating books about astronomy, such as Seymour Simon’s Our Solar System • for fourth graders, engaging books on history, including Jean Fritz’s Shh! We're Writing the Constitution, and many books on Africa, including the stunningly illustrated story of Sundiata: Lion King of Mali • for fifth graders, a version of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream that retains much of the original language but condenses the play for reading or performance by young students, and Michael McCurdy’s Escape from Slavery: The Boyhood of Frederick Douglass • for sixth graders, an eloquent retelling of the Iliad and the Odyssey, and the well-written American history series, A History of US . . . and many, many more!

Download or read book The Self publishing manual written by Dan Poynter and published by . This book was released on 1992-12-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Self Publishing Resource Guide Ebooks and More written by Jessica Lauren and published by . This book was released on 2012-11-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writing and publishing your first eBook can be a challenge without the right tools. There are many factors to keep in mind, from choosing a self-publishing company to finding a reliable source to write a review of the book. This book has been designed to provide you with all of the necessary resources you'll need from start to finish.

Download or read book 2015 Guide to Self Publishing Revised Edition written by Robert Lee Brewer and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 2015 Guide to Self-Publishing is the essential resource for writers who are taking their publishing futures into their own hands, whether it's referred to as self-publishing or indie publishing. In addition to hundreds of listings for freelance editors, designers, self-publishing companies, and more--the Guide to Self-Publishing offers articles on how to create standout covers, hire freelance designers, break in to the gift market, protect your work, promote your work, and more. You also gain access to: • Lists of conferences, organizations, and book fairs and festivals • A pay-rate chart to help negotiate fair terms with any freelancers you might use • Interviews with successful indie authors, including Hugh Howey, Bob Mayer, Delilah Marvelle, and more + Includes access to a one-hour webinar, "How to Format E-books With Microsoft Word," indie author Jason Matthews helps writers master e-book formatting. This webinar covers each section of your book's needs, from the title and table of contents to inserting images and hyperlinks. In just over an hour, you'll be able to professionally format your e-book and give readers something they'll enjoy.

Download or read book Writer s Guide Self Publishing Explained written by Philip Gordon, Ph.d and published by . This book was released on 2014-03-25 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Writer's Guide SELF- PUBLISHING: EXPLAINEDThe entire book publishing revolution has exponentially expanded the self-publishing author's options, especially in the last three years.There are many, many companies offering a wide variety of services for anyone wanting to produce and sell a book or e-book. It is something of a brave new publishing world and potentially quite confusing for the uninitiated.To gain a perspective on all this is to consider that all these changes in the publishing industry have had dramatic impacts on the efficiencies of bringing the written word in front of an international audience with the new technologies and devices.Companies in the traditional book and e-book domains rarely cover all of the phases of the process but instead tend to focus on one or another segment of the pipeline. The trick is to understand the tools and opportunities that are available to you as a writer, to move your project from just an idea to a published reality: a finished self-published book generating multiple unit sales across a variety of distribution and marketing platforms. Writer's Guide SELF-PUBLISHING EXPLAINEDWhat you will learn from this guide and how to apply the knowledge:This book is about self-publishing your book and e-book. It will tell you in simple terms what kinds of steps you need to take and will explain the various publishing platforms that are available to you.This book is “Action Centric” and contains no tech jargons, no fluffy content. It outlines what is available in the publishing market and how the digital frontier has changed dramatically in recent years. This book is focused towards getting you the information so you can take action to self-publish your own book from start to finish.How this book is organized:This book is organized by highlighting and explaining the various pros and cons of many aspects of the self-publishing industry as it relates to books and e-books. In effect, it unlocks the “treasure chest” to successful book and e-book publishing if you're willing to invest some time and do some of the steps yourself.A word about objectives: This book provides information to both novice and advanced writers on how to proceed with self-publishing their own books and e-books. It also provides a step-by-step method for moving forward from ideas to fully written, illustrated and published works.What will you have at the end of this book? You have the tools, techniques and 'how-to' information to get your book published and done (PAD) and generating sales all over the world immediately!

Download or read book The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published written by Arielle Eckstut and published by Workman Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010-11-11 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete author's toolkit: The guide that demystifies every step of the publishing process. No matter what type of book you want to write—fiction, nonfiction, humor, sci-fi, romance, cookbook, children's book—here is how to take an idea you're passionate about, develop it into a manuscript or proposal, get it published, and deliver it into the hands and hearts of readers. Includes interviews with dozens of publishing insiders—agents, editors, besteslling authors, and booksellers. Real-life success stories and the lessons they impart. Plus sample proposals and query letters, a resource guide, and more. Updated to cover ebooks, self-publishing, digital marketing, the power of social media, and more. This complete author's toolkit includes information on:- locating, luring, and landing an agent - perfecting your pitch - the nuts and bolts of a book proposal - conquering the query letter - finding the right publisher for YOU - four steps to reaching readers online - making Amazon work for you - kickstarting your Kickstarter campaign - the ins and outs of ebooks - 10 things you should have on your author website - turning rejection into a book deal - new frontiers in self-publishing

Download or read book Self Publishing Made Simple written by April Cox and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book How to Self Publish for Profit written by Jawar and published by Music Industry Connection, LLC. This book was released on 2007 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Self-Publish for Profit is an easy read, self help resource tool, reference guide and personal directory for anyone wanting to self-publish their own book. Before publishing my first book, the Atlanta Music Industry Connection: Resources for Artists, Producers and Managers in 2004 I was jobless and homeless. Self-publishing was a gateway out of that condition. You have a story to tell, wisdom to share or fantasies to create. After reading How to Self Publish for Profit the ONLY thing stopping you from being published is you! You don't need an agent or literary attorney to publish your own book. You do need a burning desire, a practical written plan and to execute that plan daily. You need to THINK, PLAN, EXECUTE! How to Self-Publish for Profit Reveals... Ten Ways to Make Money from Your Book What You Didn't Know to ask about Self-Publishing What You Need to Know about Self-Publishing How to price your book How to get your book into stores When should you begin promoting your book How to find investors for your book How to protect your intellectual property (book) How to properly register your copyright How to get a business license How to get a tax i.d. Why you need a ISBN Number Why you need a barcode How to protect your publishing company name What is distribution Getting book distribution Creating a distribution system Websites to sell your books Book distribution directory How to brand, market, promote and publicize your book How to use the Internet for free Where to get flyer's and book markers printed You'll Discover ... WHO STOLE MY COPYRIGHTS - I talk about how my first book, the Atlanta Music Industry Connection was plagiarized word for word by a past business partner. It got ugly AND the full details are in How to Self Publish for Profit. GET YOUR PAPER RIGHT - You'll learn how to set up your publishing company, so you can move from hustling and grinding to building your publishing business. That way you can pass on your legacy to future generations and they may benefit from your labor. GETTING BOOK DISTRIBUTION - Here you're exposed to what distribution truly means and how to benefit from it. You are exposed to various forms of distribution and what may be most profitable for you in both the short and long term. Traditional and Now (New) Media is discussed in this section. You're empowered with information to help you sell more books. BRANDING, MARKETING, PROMOTIONS, PUBLICITY - Whatever your book genre fiction, non-fiction, technical, children, etc. your book has to have proper set-up and execution of branding, promoting and publicity without it you guarantee failure. You'll read the REAL DEAL on how to promote your book with small amounts of money. I give you the same techniques I use to Self-Publish my own books. SELF-PUBLISHING FOR PROFIT is not easy and very costly in time, money and resources without a plan. With the right information, contacts, resources, links and plan your publishing experience should be most beneficial. Have full faith in knowing How to Self Publish for Profit is like having a Personal Book Publishing Coach and Consultant with you 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week.

Download or read book The Self Publishing Manual written by J. Jones and published by . This book was released on 2018-12-17 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Self-Publishing Manual, Create and Publish Your Own Print and e-Book. Written by J. Bruce Jones, the author of over 40 published books. Holding your own book in your hands is a powerful feeling. Sometimes even transformative. Something we can all do now. The tools are here. But where do you start and what do you do? How do you publish your book? The Self-Publishing Manual takes you through the process from beginning to end. It answers your questions and shows you how to publish your book. Part 1. Key Publishing Questions. Part 1 answers the essential questions that people ask about self-publishing their books. Where do I publish my book? How do royalties work? What is an ISBN number? How to create a KDP/Kindle Print Book or a Kindle E-Book and how does copyright work? Part 2. Writing, Creating and Publishing Your Book. Part 2 is an overview of the creating and publishing process. The Self-Publishing Manual breaks it down into 12 clear and easy to understand steps. We start by creating the content. Learn how to create your print or e-book and set-up your cover. Next is publishing your book. How and where to go. And one of my favorite topics, re-purposing your content for more revenue. The manual includes the Self-Publishing Checklist for both print and e-book. Part 3. The Bonus Section. In the bonus section, I cover four topics. How to launch your book as an Amazon best-seller. The Best-seller Check List. How to create a book using my Top Ten Technique and we wrap up with a publishing resource list. The Self-Publishing Manual contains the latest information on KDP/Kindle publishing. Author. J. Bruce Jones is an international best-selling author. He has created or authored over 40 published books. The Self-Publishing Manual shares Bruce's secrets from over 30 years of graphic design and publishing. Part 1. Key Question to Ask Before You Begin Part 2. Writing, Creating and Publishing Your Book 1. Writing Your Book 2. Collect Your Graphics Assets, Images, Pictures, and Charts 3. Key Elements that Your Book Should Have 4. Editing Your Book 5. Pre-Edit Printed Proof 6. Six Different Options for Publishing Your Book. 7. Creating a Kindle e-book, Including a Kindle Formatting Guide 8. Creating a KDP.Amazon/Amazon Print Book 9. Creating a Quick Print Book 10. Uploading and Publishing Your Book 11. Launching and Marketing Your Book 12. Re-purposing Your Book Content for Additional Products Part 3. Bonus Content Making an Amazon Best-Seller * Best-Seller Checklist * Top Ten Technique for Creating a Book * Publishing Resources