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1. How to Self-Publish a Children's Picture Book: The Easy and Inexpensive Way to Create a Book and eBook: For Non-Designers
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Get this bestselling book by an award-winning self-publisher.
"Its easy to read, easy to understand. Yes, youll be introduced to everythingyoud possibly need to know about the publishing world, but Bine-Stock explains every term, every step throughout the process, making it both manageable and accessible for even the newbiest writer." -- Cathy C. Hall, SCBWI Bulletin Review Excerpt
"Impressively well written, comprehensive, and practical..." -- Midwest Book Review
You've decided to publish your own childrens picture book. Welcome to the world of indie publishing!
With this guide, youll learn how to create your book with Canva, an easy-to-use, inexpensive design tool.
And you'll learn how to self-publish your book with the two major print-on-demand (POD) companies, CreateSpace and IngramSpark.
No longer do you have to print 1,000 to 5,000 copies of your book at one time, with the enormous cost this entails. Not to mention the cost of warehousing the books, and arranging for distribution.
With print-on-demand, the set-up costs are low, and a copy of your book is printed only when someone orders it.
This book explains everything you need to know to self-publish a professional-quality printed children's picture bookeven if you are not a graphic designer.
From finding an illustrator, to choosing fonts and colors, to design and layout, this step-by-step guide holds your hand all along the way.
And, as a bonus, theres even a chapter on how to make an ebook for free to sell on Amazon.com.
So chart your own course and self-publish with the help of this book.
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2. Write. Publish. Repeat.: The No-Luck-Required Guide to Self-Publishing Success
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Writing a novel? Learning indie publishing? This is the self-publishing guide you've been waiting for. Write. Publish. Repeat is publishing for beginners and experienced writers alike. In 2013, Johnny B. Truant and Sean Platt published 1.5 million words and made their full-time livings as indie authors. In Write. Publish. Repeat., they tell you how exactly how they did it: how they created over 15 independent franchises across 50+ published works, how they turned their art into a logical, sustainable business, and how any independent author can do the same to build a sustainable, profitable career with their writing. Write. Publish. Repeat. explains the current self-publishing landscape and covers the truths and myths about what it means to be an indie author now and in the foreseeable future. It explains how to create books your readers will love and will want to return to again and again. Write. Publish. Repeat. details expert methods for building story worlds, characters, and plots, understanding your market (right down to your ideal reader), using the best tools possible to capture your draft, and explains proven best practices for editing. The book also discusses covers, titles, formatting, pricing, and publishing to multiple platforms, plus a bit on getting your books into print (and why that might not be a good idea!). But most importantly, Write. Publish. Repeat. details the psychology-driven marketing plan that Sean and Johnny built to shape their stories into "products" that readers couldn't help but be drawn into -- thus almost automatically generating sales -- and explores ways that smart, business-minded writers can do the same to future-proof their careers. This book is not a formula with an easy path to follow. It is a guidebook that will help you build a successful indie publishing career, no matter what type of writer you are... so long as you're the type who's willing to do the work. Get the ebook of this book for free through Kindle Matchbook when you buy the paperback!3. Successful Self-Publishing: How to self-publish and market your book in ebook and print (Books for Writers)
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Do you want to successfully self-publish?There are thousands of new books being published every day, but many self-published books quickly sink to the bottom of the pile.
Many authors are frustrated because there are so many options for self-publishing, and they don't know which one to choose or what will be best for their book.
Others spend thousands of dollars to publish and end up broken-hearted with the result.
But it doesn't have to be this way.
I've spent the last seven years self-publishing bestselling fiction and non-fiction books and in 2011, I left my day job to become a full-time author entrepreneur. I've made lots of mistakes along the way, but through the process of self-publishing 17 books, I've learned the most effective way to publish and market your books. In this book, I'll share everything with you.
The book includes:
- What you need to know before you self-publish
- Why self-publishing an ebook is a good idea
- How to format an ebook
- Exclusivity and going direct
- How to self-publish an ebook
- Why self-publish a print book
- Print-on-demand will change your life
- What you need to know before you print
- How to self-publish a print book
- What to do if you want help with the publishing process
- After self-publishing
- How much does it cost to self-publish?
- How do you get paid when you self-publish?
- Book marketing principles
- How to market fiction
- How to market non-fiction
Plus, links to more useful resources.
If you're ready to successfully self-publish, then download a sample or buy now.
4. The Author Startup: A Radical Approach To Rapidly Writing and Self-Publishing Your Book On Amazon
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*** #1 Amazon Bestseller in fourcategories(March and April 2017) ***How to Launch Your Book like a "Lean" Startup Company
You won't find this anywhere else.
What is the fastest way I can get my book done?
I pondered the question a minute. There is all this extravagant education out there on writing a book, filled with hundreds of things to do. But the truth is, you do 20% of the work for 80% of the result (The Pareto Principle).
How does one accomplish this? By streamlining all the tasks down to the minimum requirements, and focusing on those.
The Author Startup is a process to create a minimum viable product for your book. It is used to get your book out there and build momentum for you.
In The Author Startup, you will:
- Learn theBoogie Board Approachfor publishing
- Use concepts similar toThe Lean Startupfor your book
- Learn theexact tools I used to create and publish a book in 26 days
- Find outhow todefeat the Imposter Syndrome
- Receive a completeAction Planthat will change your approach and attitude for publishing your book
Dont wait to start your book, learn the quickest way to get it published now!
5. How I Sold 80,000 Books: Book Marketing for Authors (Self Publishing through Amazon and Other Retailers)
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Discover how you too can sell 80,000 books even if you havent sold a single copy yet! Warning: Reading this 2016 Readers' Favorite Book Award Winner and implementing its strategies may cause a significant income increase. Get your copy now and discover: How I sold books by the truckload and how you can do it too; The truth about book marketing for authors: which book marketing tips really work and which are a waste of time; What never to include in your author marketing; The single most powerful strategy to get readers on Amazon; Why self publishing through Amazon isnt the only marketing strategy and how to significantly increase your book sales by pursuing paths less travelled; One, often overlooked, strategy to get book reviews on Amazon; Plus, kindle publishing guidelines: how to market a book before you hit publish. Scroll up to grab your copy now!6. Self-Publishing Books 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing Your Book in Multiple Formats (Author 101 Series) (Volume 1)
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Self Publishing Books 101 A Step By Step Guide to Publishing Your Book in Multiple FormatsDescription
** Updated and Expanded May 2014 with over 100 pages of new material **
Self-publishing books has never been easier. With print on demand and eBook technology available to us, it has made the process of self-publishing available to anyone and everyone. And there does not have to be huge upfront costs either.
However, there are certain steps to self-publishing that you need to know.
We have been publishing books since 2008 and want to share what we have learned with you.
In this book we cover everything from the different companies and costs, to copyright information and book design.
What you will learn:
Part One: The Foundation for Publishing Success
* Writing Your Book
* Editing Your Book
* Building Your Marketing Platform (e.g., blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)
Part Two: Self-Publishing Your Book
* Pre-Publication Decisions (book title, book description, pricing, categories/keywords, etc.)
* Book Cover Design
* Self-Publishing a Print Book
* Self-Publishing an eBook
* Self-Publishing an AudioBook
* Translating Your Book
Part Three: Other Publishing Decisions
* Obtaining a Copyright
* Forming an Independent Publishing Company
You will also find our self-publishing checklist to help you on your journey, as well as additional tips for success.
We invite you to come with us and take a walk through the step-by-step process to getting your book self-published. After all, if you can dream it, you can do it!
7. 1: A Detailed Guide to Self-Publishing with Amazon and Other Online Booksellers: How to Print-on-Demand with CreateSpace & Make eBooks for Kindle & Other eReaders
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION: The book is both highly informative (like describing how to set the margins with bleed, including the gutter, and listing the pixel sizes of different brands of eReaders), yet also focused on useful formatting and publishing skills.The paperback edition includes a comprehensive, 18-page index to help you quickly find information.
This is a highly detailed guide with several step-by-step instructions for how to format and publish your book both as a paperback book with Amazon (and other major online booksellers) and as an eBook with Kindle (and a variety of other eReaders).
With this reference as a guide, you can self-publish a quality manuscript with ease.
AUTHOR: Chris McMullen has written and self-published over a dozen paperback books and eBooks. This book also was self-published using the same techniques that are described here. Chris McMullen shares numerous useful formatting tips in clear language with precise, detailed instructions.
NOTES: The formatting instructions of Volume 1 are geared specifically toward using Microsoft Word 2010 (which is similar to Word 2007 and 2013) for Windows. In contrast, Volume 2--sold separately--on marketing and marketability has very little to do with Microsoft Word. The paperback instructions are largely geared toward CreateSpace, while the eBook instructions accommodate Kindle and other eReaders.
DESCRIPTION: Find highly detailed try-it-yourself, walk-you-through-it tutorials for how to use Microsoft Word 2010 (which is similar to Word 2007 and 2013) specifically with Windows to publish your book both as a paperback book and as an eBook. This includes:
- How to use numerous formatting features (like page borders and bookmark hyperlinks). (A couple of more subtle formatting tips, like using different page headers or page numbering styles or how to avoid widows and orphans, are described in Volume 2--sold separately.)
- How to convert the content file for your paperback book into an eBook. (A couple of subtle formatting tips, like applying Word's Styles to achieve more reliable formatting or using very basic HTML to perfect the eBook, are described in Volume 2--sold separately.)
- How to format pictures and equations in an eBook with a variety of eReaders in mind.
- How to minimize the eBook's file size.
- How to draw your own pictures from scratch
- How to create your own cover. (Volume 1 discusses how to make the cover, while Volume 2--sold separately--discusses the art of cover design and its impact on marketability at length. Volume 2 also discusses the pros and cons of hiring a cover designer, including tips for doing so.)
- How to insert and format equations.
- Choosing a Publishing Service
- Formatting Your Book Interior
- Creating a Book Cover
- Self-Publishing Your Book.
Updated May 12, 2014.
8. Self-Publishing with Amazon (4 Books in 1)
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This book includes 4 full-length, detailed guides to self-publishing (628 pages in all, with 4 books combined together into one). These take you step-by-step through formatting (largely geared toward Microsoft Word), publishing (with CreateSpace and Kindle), marketing, and much more.- Book 1: A Detailed Guide to Self-Publishing with Amazon, Vol. 1
- Book 2: A Detailed Guide to Self-Publishing with Amazon, Vol. 2
- Book 3: How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon.com
- Book 4: Formatting Pages for Publishing on Amazon with CreateSpace
- Added Content: Articles on Self-Publishing (from the Author's Blog)
BOOK 1: A DETAILED GUIDE TO SELF-PUBLISHING, VOLUME 1: Find highly detailed try-it-yourself, walk-you-through-it tutorials for how to use Microsoft Word 2010 (which is similar to Word 2007 and 2013) specifically with Windows to publish your book both as a paperback book and as an eBook. This includes:
- How to use numerous formatting features (like page borders and bookmark hyperlinks).
- How to convert the content file for your paperback book into an eBook.
- How to format pictures and equations in an eBook with a variety of eReaders in mind.
- How to minimize the eBook's file size.
- How to draw your own pictures from scratch.
- Several common mistakes in cover design and subtle pointers for perfecting the cover.
- Premarketing strategies that you should be applying before you publish to give your book a headstart.
- Using Roman numerals and Arabic page numbers, and different headings in each chapter in Word 2010.
- Understanding how to interpret Amazon's sales rank and author rank.
- A variety of tips for arranging and preparing for book readings and signings.
- Learning the true meaning of marketing and how to apply it to effectively sell your books.
- Using boldface, italics, linespaces, and bullets in your book description.
- All about branding your book and your image as an author.
- Setting up an AuthorCentral account, WordPress or Blogspot blog, and Goodreads author page.
BOOK 4: FORMATTING PAGES FOR PUBLISHING ON AMAZON WITH CREATESPACE:This self-publishing guide is focused on the details with which most self-published authors struggle. As such, the book provides in-depth coverage on formatting the interior file, yet is also concise by focusing on this one important topic. Get your formatting questions answered quickly and then get back to what you love most - writing, of course!
ADDED CONTENT: ARTICLES ON SELF-PUBLISHING (from the Author's Blog):
- Formatting
- Marketing
- Publishing
- Comical Relief
9. How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon.com: Writing, Editing, Designing, Publishing, and Marketing
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2014 Update: Expanded and updated in March, 2014 to include 35% more content. An additional 66 pages cover e-book design, page numbering and header issues for paperbacks, a revamped chapter on marketing, and more.BRIEF DESCRIPTION: Learn how to self-publish your book on Amazon.com using print-on-demand and e-book publishing services. This handy reference will guide you through all of the stages of the self-publishing process, from the conception of your book to writing the manuscript to editing and formatting to PDF conversion to publishing to promotional strategies. With this handy reference as a guide, you can self-publish a quality manuscript with ease!
AUTHOR: Chris McMullen has written and self-published over a dozen paperback books and e-books. This book also was self-published using the same techniques that are described here. Chris McMullen, who has drawn thousands of professional illustrations from scratch using Word's drawing tools, shares several useful drawing and formatting tips.
DESCRIPTION: This book begins with the decision to self-publish or traditionally publish, moves onto important information on developing the concept and researching the book's potential, provides a thorough discussion of formatting and designing the book interior and cover in both Word 2003 and 2010, describes how to convert the Word document to PDF, shows how to publish both paperback and e-book editions, and concludes with a detailed introduction to marketing that both novices and experienced authors will find informative and helpful. Formatting includes tricky features like how to use both Arabic numbers and Roman numerals in page numbering, how to have different odd- and even-page headers, and how to use Word's Styles and the paragraph dialog box for proper e-book formatting.
EDITIONS: This book is available in paperback and e-book formats.
10. Self-Publishing For Dummies
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Covers budgeting, copyrighting, and marketingKnow the pros and cons of self-publishing and get your work in print
Thinking about self-publishing your book? This no-nonsense guide walks you through the entire process of going it alone, from preparing your manuscript and creating the perfect title to selling the final product. You'll see how to obtain an ISBN, work with printers and distributors, create a buzz with publicity, and take advantage of electronic publishing.
Discover how to
* Start your own publishing company
* Edit your work effectively
* Design and format your book
* Hire skilled professionals to help
* Manage outside vendors
* Build awareness for your book online