How To Publish Your Own Book - Everything You Need to Know About the Self-publishing Process

Whether it's a guide you've produced with your local history society, a collection of poems you want to share with friends, or your epic novel that should surely earn you a fortune, this book will provide you with the practical advice and technical information you need to turn your manuscript into a finished book. It also provides valuable business guidance to ensure you have a clear understanding of your goals. For example: What do you want to achieve from publishing your own book? How much money can you afford to invest? If you intend to sell the book - and not everyone does - who do you think will buy it? Once you have made an informed decision to publish your own book, you'll be guided through the process step-by step: book industry registration, classifications and copyright; pricing and margins; preparing your manuscript for print; format and design options; finding a printer and deciding the print run; marketing and advertising your book; and sales and distribution advice. Contents: Preface 1. What is self-publishing? 2. Knowing your product and your market 3. Things you should know before you get started 4. Setting a budget 5. Designing your book 6. Producing your book 7. Marketing your book 8. The internet 9. Selling your book 10. Case studies 11. Planning guide

Product details

• Authors: Anna Crosbie, Crosbie Anna
• Publisher: How to Books UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.03.2006
• EAN: 9781845281069
• ISBN: 978-1-84528-106-9
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Lifestyle, personal development; SELF-HELP / General, Self-help & personal development, Self-help, personal development and practical advice, Publishing industry & book trade, Publishing and book trade, Publishing & book trade