Self-Publishing For Dummies

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

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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 processDiscover how to write and sell your books in ebook and printed formatsHire an editor, obtain an ISBN, and generate publicity for your bookFine-tune your writing to improve your chances of successGet your work out there—no agent or publisher neededSelf-Publishing For Dummies is the perfect choice for anyone with an interest in DIY publishing.

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Utgivningsdatum2023-09-07
Mått185 x 231 x 28 mm
Vikt522 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor400
Upplaga2
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781394201273

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Introduction 1Part 1: Do It Yourself: Getting Started with Self-Publishing 7Chapter 1: Welcome to Self-Publishing! 9Chapter 2: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing 23Chapter 3: Determining Who You’re Writing for and Why 41Chapter 4: Equipping Yourself with the Write Stuff 53Chapter 5: Creating a Winning Manuscript 69Chapter 6: Fine-Tuning Your Work with Careful Editing 91Part 2: Pulling Together the Details: Administration and Design 101Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Self-Publishing Business 103Chapter 8: Tackling Book-Specific Tasks 117Chapter 9: Coming Up with Creative Page Design and Layout 135Chapter 10: Crafting (and Judging) Your Book’s Cover 155Part 3: Start the Presses! Examining Printing Choices 171Chapter 11: Creating and Publishing E-Books That Sell 173Chapter 12: Trying Out Short Run Printing 199Chapter 13: Print-on-Demand for Demanding Self-Publishers 215Part 4: Making Your Book a Bestseller: Distribution Methods 235Chapter 14: Selling Your Book through Popular Online Booksellers 237Chapter 15: Distributing Your Book through Traditional Channels 249Chapter 16: Getting a Grip on Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, and Shipping 259Part 5: Creating a Buzz: Publicity and Marketing 269Chapter 17: Creating a Website and Social Media Accounts for Your Book 271Chapter 18: Crafting and Distributing Publicity Materials 291Chapter 19: Publicizing Your Book for Free with the Media’s Help 313Chapter 20: Marketing Your Book with Paid Advertising and Promotional Tools 329Chapter 21: Expanding Your Income with Spin-Off Merchandise and Services 347Part 6: The Part of Tens 359Chapter 22: Ten Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid 361Chapter 23: Ten E-Book Publishing Mistakes to Avoid 367Index 373