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Published:
September 5, 2006

Self-Publishing For Dummies

Overview

Get your books into the hands of readers with this simple how-to guide

Self-Publishing For Dummies takes you through the entire process of publishing your own books, starting with the writing and editing process and moving through cover design, printing options, distribution channels, and marketing to a target audience. With the advice in this book, you can tackle self-publishing, no matter what genre you write in. You’ll learn how to retain full control over your work and keep the profits from the sales of your book. In this updated edition, you’ll discover the latest technologies in self-publishing, trends in the world of ebooks, and new marketing techniques you can use online and in the real world. Becoming a published author is easier than ever, thanks to this Dummies guide.

  • Understand every step in the self-publishing process
  • Discover how to write and sell your books in ebook and printed formats
  • Hire an editor, obtain an ISBN, and generate publicity for your book
  • Fine-tune your writing to improve your chances of success
  • Get your work out there—no agent or publisher needed

Self-Publishing For Dummies is the perfect choice for anyone with an interest in DIY publishing.

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About The Author

Jason R. Rich is the author of numerous books, a few of which he’s self-published. He’s also a frequent contributor to national magazines and popular websites, and is an internationally recognized consumer electronics expert. A few of his books include The Unofficial Guide to Marketing Your Business Online and The Unofficial Guide to Starting a Business Online.

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CHEAT SHEET

Turning a great idea into a book through self-publishing is an ambitious project. This Cheat Sheet provides tips to help you develop a positive image as a writer, as well as your own unique style and voice. It also includes information about 20 helpful apps for writers and authors, and advice on how to stay motivated in your writing.

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If you're about to self-publish your first book, you can make a handful of mistakes that can mean the difference between a successful publishing venture and a total bomb. Careful planning and implementing your own common sense are two ingredients that can help guarantee your success. Not targeting your audience appropriately In addition to ensuring that the content within your book is appropriate for your intended readers, craft the language and vocabulary to appeal to your readers and to be easily understandable.
To ensure that your book targets the appropriate audience, provides information of interest, and stays on target in terms of the content, ask yourself these questions: Specifically, what am I trying to teach the reader?Am I writing something that my target audience may be interested in?Do my readers find the information useful and/or entertaining?
Major publishers typically pay authors a recoupable advance, plus a pre-determined royalty on book sales as compensation. Writers who self-publish their books, however, must cover all of their project's development, printing, distribution, and marketing costs out-of-pocket. The profit potential, however, can be significantly greater.
You may not have the time or knowledge to cover all aspects of self-publishing a book, so interviewing and hiring a freelancer is a great option for ensuring that each step of the self-publishing process is handled correctly. Some freelancers you may need to hire include a ghostwriter, an editor, a graphic designer for layout and/or cover design, a proofreader, salespeople, a public relations/advertising specialist, and a Web site designer.
Turning a great idea into a book through self-publishing is an ambitious project. This Cheat Sheet provides tips to help you develop a positive image as a writer, as well as your own unique style and voice. It also includes information about 20 helpful apps for writers and authors, and advice on how to stay motivated in your writing.
If you have a great idea for a book and good writing skills, you can have a book professionally published and made available to the general public. The process is called self-publishing and it’s an involved project. The following are the major steps involved with the self-publishing process. The type of book, your time and financial commitment, and the publishing process used will affect the order and time it takes for to you complete these main steps: Develop an awesome book idea.
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