
2015 Guide to Self-Publishing, Revised Edition : The Most Comprehensive Guide to Self-Publishing.
Title:
2015 Guide to Self-Publishing, Revised Edition : The Most Comprehensive Guide to Self-Publishing.
Author:
Brewer, Robert Lee.
ISBN:
9781599638676
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (370 pages)
Series:
Market
Contents:
COVER -- TITLE PAGE -- COPYRIGHT -- TABLE OF CONTENTS -- FROM THE EDITOR -- PRODUCTION/ GETTING STARTED -- BOOK COVER, COVER TEXT, INTERIOR -- TOP THREE TOOLS FOR PRODUCING GREAT BOOK COVERS -- 10 KEYS TO STANDOUT COVERS -- WHY AND HOW TO HIRE A FREELANCE EDITOR -- HOW TO HIRE A FREELANCE DESIGNER -- SELF-PUBLISHING CHECKLIST -- HOW TO SWING BOTH WAYS -- WE LOVE SALES, BUT NOT SALES TAX -- DISSECTING THE SELF-PUBLISHING CONTRACT -- HOW MUCH SHOULD I CHARGE -- RECORD KEEPING 101 -- HOW TO KEEP YOUR MANUSCRIPT SAFE -- MAKING THE MOST OF THE MONEY YOU EARN -- SHOULD YOUR WRITING BUSINESS BE AN LLC? -- 30-DAY PLATFOERM CHALLENGE -- PROMOTION/ BULD PLATFORM AS AN INTERNET RADIO SHOW HOST -- IT TAKES A VILLAGE -- HOW TO USE PUBLIC RELATIONS TO PROMOTE YOUR BOOK AND CAREER -- SPEAK MORE, SELL MORE -- HOW TO BREAK INTO THE GIFT MARKET -- AUTHOR'S GUIDE TO CREATING AN E-MAIL NEWSLETTER -- BLOGGING BASICS -- SOCIAL MEDIA PRIMER FOR WRITERS -- AUTHOR PLATFORM 2.0 -- BOB MAYER -- BEN GALLEY -- HUGH HOWEY -- DELILAH MARVELLE -- SELF-PUBLISHING COMPANIES -- EDITORIAL SERVICES -- FREELANCE DESIGNERS -- INDEPENDENT PUBLICISTS -- CONFERENCES -- BOOK FAIRS -- YOUR 2014-2015 SELF-PUBLISHING CALENDAR -- PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS -- GLOSSARY -- GEOGRAPHIC INDEX -- GENERAL INDEX.
Abstract:
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.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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