SELF PUBLISHING RESOURCES
In response to many inquiries about how to self publish, here are some links that proved to be very valuable to me in my publishing journey.
May be of interest . . .
My Publishing and Patience Blog
Reviving My Passion Blog
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Helpful Reads . . .
=Dan Poynter’s Self Publishing Manual:
How to Write, Print, and Sell Your Own Book =
Everything You Need to Know! Great reference! You can find it at any bookstore or on Amazon.
Independent Book Publishers Association
Industry Standards Checklist for a Professionally Published Book
This is a great checklist to keep you on track as you go through the steps to publish.
Publishing Advice for Self Publishers All about ISBNs!
Where to Get Your ISBN - a must!
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I emphasize these lessons learned . . . $$
Copy editing
Copy editors, also called line editors, go through manuscripts to correct not just grammar and sentence structure but also to improve the flow of ideas and to resolve inconsistencies. Copy editors need an exceptional eye for errors and the patience to wade through manuscripts line by line. But they also need to see the big picture in a manuscript and determine whether the manuscript fits together in a logical way. Expect $300-$500
Pay freelancer/s for these services: Find them local at: www.thumbtack.com Money well spent.
Cover - Books are always judged by their covers! Get a good one. Money well spent. $100
Book Design/Artwork - Get a professional, if possible. Money Well Spent $100-$500
Join a support group for writing and publishing to stay current on the market. I belong to the Association of Rhode Island Authors for professional affiliation and marketing opportunities.
Marketing your book is your biggest challenge! They do not magically fly off the shelf! Develop your audience before you publish, as you are writing and going through the process: website, blog, present, speak, share your book ideas, facebook, twitter, pinterest.
3 Reasons to Have a Website if You are Unpublished And an example!
How This Author Got 10,000+ Preorders as a First Time Self-Published Author
Everything You Need to Know about ISBNs
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Optional numbers for that information page, that make you look professional.
Electronic Copyright Office
This is the official site. There are a lot of scams out there! It costs $55, no more!
LCCN (Library of Congress Control Number) and
PCN (Preassigned Control Number)
Research the Donohue Group for cataloging information NOW, not later.
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