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How to self publish your book!

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This slideshow will show you how to self-publish your book. You will learn about the options available and what you need to do.
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How to self publish your book!

  1. 1. "the no-fluff guide"
  2. 2. Based on the free eBook…
  3. 3. Why self-publish?  To publish immediately.  It’s not a mass-market book.  Publishers are not interested in it.  To attract a publisher.  The keep all the profits.  You’re the boss.
  4. 4. Risks and rewards  Self-publishing is not the road to riches.  Some people do get rich self-publishing.  It takes a lot of effort to promote your book.  It takes no effort to get the book accepted by a publisher.
  5. 5. Types of self-publishing  Traditional self-publishing – you print the book yourself.  Print on demand – the book is printed one copy at a time as people order it.  eBook publishing – available to read on computers and mobile devices.
  6. 6. Traditional self-publishing  Edit the manuscript.  Typeset the pages - professionally.  Design the cover to the printer’s specifications.  Print the book.  Store the book.  Distribute the book.  Download the free eBook for detailed tips and advice
  7. 7. Print-on-demand  Publishers offer packages.  Some charge up front, some charge royalties, some charge both.  Some will take care of editing, typesetting, cover design, etc.  Main advantage of POD is storage and distribution.  Marketing is still 100% up to you.
  8. 8. eBook publishing  PDF best for “free downloads”, sample chapters and universal access.  Kindle format important.  Smashwords gets you on most other devices.  Each eBook program has its own guide and format to follow.
  9. 9. Traditional publishing  If a self-published book sells well, traditional publishers might want to sign you up, so try to...  Maximize sales.  Maximize downloads.  Maximize book reviews.  Maximize author interviews.  You can turn your book into a screenplay.  You can sell foreign rights.
  10. 10. The cover  The cover sells the book.  Make it easy to see in miniature (online).  Check with printer for specifications (bleeds, spine, etc.) before designing the paper version.  Title, subtitle, author’s name
  11. 11. The back cover  Back cover is a sales pitch.  Summary or “blurb”.  Advance reviews.  About the author.  Author picture.  ISBN and bar code (for store sales, only).
  12. 12. Copyright  Make sure you own the copyright.  POD or eBook publisher might own the ISBN.  Don’t give away the copyright.
  13. 13. Author website  List of books.  Distribute the books.  Offer free sample chapter.  Post video trailers.  Post reviews of your books.  Author’s biography.  Author’s blog.
  14. 14. Need help with editing or writing?  We can help you with the editing.  We can help you with ghostwriting.  We offer you premium quality writing that remains true to your voice.  We don’t come cheap, but we do keep fees reasonable.  We can also set up your website, design your cover and arrange a video trailer.  Visit us at http://thgmwriters.com/

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