Self-Publishing for Dummies 2nd Edition

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Product detail:

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0471799521
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0471799528
• Author:  Jason R. Rich 

If you have a great idea for a book or informative content to share with an audience or have written a book and want to bypass traditional publishing, you’re in the right place. Aspiring and experienced writers alike will benefit from this user-friendly and detailed guide with coverage on the self-publishing process from preparing your manuscript and creating the perfect title to selling the final product.

Self-Publishing For Dummies lays out the pros and cons of self-publishing, helps you avoid the most common mistakes made by authors and self-publishers, and makes you aware of legal issues associated with book publishing. You’ll learn the basics of researching to include the right details, what the parts of a book are (from the copyright page to the index and bibliography), and when to edit your own work and when to hire a professional editor.

When it comes to the business aspects of self-publishing your book and building your own publishing company, you’re in charge of each exciting step from naming your business, to writing the business plan, managing the finances and expenses, and who to call on for expert advice. It’s up to you to decide on a title for your book, as well as the layout and design. Once your book is complete, you’ll have it printed — through traditional, non-traditional, or on-demand means.

Table of contents:

Part 1: Do It Yourself: Getting Started with Self-Publishing 

Chapter 1: Welcome to Self-Publishing!

Chapter 2: Understanding the Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing

Chapter 3: Determining Who You’re Writing for and Why

Chapter 4: Equipping Yourself with the Write Stuff

Chapter 5: Creating a Winning Manuscript

Chapter 6: Fine-Tuning Your Work with Careful Editing

Part 2: Pulling Together the Details: Administration and Design

Chapter 7: Setting Up Your Self-Publishing Business

Chapter 8: Tackling Book-Specific Tasks

Chapter 9: Coming Up with Creative Page Design and Layout

Chapter 10: Crafting (and Judging) Your Book’s Cover

Part 3: Start the Presses! Examining Printing Choices

Chapter 11: Creating and Publishing E-Books That Sell

Chapter 12: Trying Out Short Run Printing

Chapter 13: Print-on-Demand for Demanding Self-Publishers

Part 4: Making Your Book a Bestseller: Distribution Methods

Chapter 14: Selling Your Book through Popular Online Booksellers

Chapter 15: Distributing Your Book through Traditional Channels

Chapter 16: Getting a Grip on Warehousing, Order Fulfillment, and Shipping

Part 5: Creating a Buzz: Publicity and Marketing 

Chapter 17: Creating a Website and Social Media Accounts for Your Book

Chapter 18: Crafting and Distributing Publicity Materials

Chapter 19: Publicizing Your Book for Free with the Media’s Help

Chapter 20: Marketing Your Book with Paid Advertising and Promotional Tools

Chapter 21: Expanding Your Income with Spin-Off Merchandise and Services

Part 6: The Part of Tens 

Chapter 22: Ten Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid

Chapter 23: Ten E-Book Publishing Mistakes to Avoid

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