Self Publishing Simplified Fourth Edition

This resource offers step-by-step instructions for self-publishing paperbacks, e-books, and hardbacks--with or without dust jackets--with Outskirts Press.

You’re ready to publish a book on your own terms. The only problem? You have no idea where to begin. Any way you slice it, the self-publishing learning curve is steep. Despite numerous late-night research sessions, you’re still not sure how to hire a freelance editor or budget for pre-publication expenses. Terms like distributor, aggregator, and imprint elude you, and complicated book marketing advice has tempted you to give up your goal of self-publishing for good. If you’re worried your writing dreams will remain forever out of reach, take heart. Self-publishing might be a veritable Mount Everest of creative feats, but you are capable of making the climb. With insights and actionable advice, this comprehensive reference guide will help you master the following key aspects of the self-publishing journey: • Producing quality print books, e-books, and audiobooks • Crafting online listings that boost your books’ visibility • Establishing an author platform that attracts your ideal readers • Implementing the five main types of book marketing By the time you finish Self-Publishing Simplified, you’ll not only have the vital information you need to produce, launch, and market your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book. You’ll have the tools to build a lucrative and fulfilling career as an independent author.

Publish like a pro and start building your audience today with the most comprehensive guide on the market. Packed with practical, actionable advice, this brand new fourth edition of Let's Get Digital delivers the very latest best practices on publishing your work and finding readers. · Boost your writing career with marketing strategies that are proven to sell more books. · Get expert tips on platform building, blogging and social media. · Discover which approaches are best for selling fiction vs. non-fiction. · Implement powerful ways to make your ebooks more discoverable. · Increase your visibility by optimizing keywords and categories. · Weigh the pros and cons of Kindle Unlimited, and find out exactly how to tweak your promotional plans depending on whether you stay exclusive to Amazon or opt for wider distribution. And that's just for starters...

"How to self-publish your work, using Amazon's CreateSpace, a Print-On-Demand publishing house, in addition to Kindle, the eBook publisher, described in an easily understood and structured manner." --Title page.

Writing a book isn't easy It seems like there are always problems. Something else you have to do. And, just when you think you are done, that's when the real work begins. You need to edit your book. You need to find beta readers, line up reviewers, set up promos. You know what I mean. The list seems to go on forever. Are you having trouble picking the topic for your book? Maybe you finished writing your book, but you have questions about the mechanics of how to list it on Amazon. How do you write a compelling description? How do you know you've got the right cover? What are keywords anyway, and why do they matter? Have you just published a new book to the Kindle store, and found yourself wondering what's next? You aren't alone. Publishing your first book or even your tenth book on Kindle is a daunting task. As an Indie author, you are going it alone or with limited help. That means everything about your book is left up to you. You need to choose a topic that's going to sell; write a compelling story that keeps readers flipping the pages; make sure it gets properly edited - typo free, formatted for a variety of Kindle devices and other e-readers. And, then, there's the matter of creating book covers, writing descriptions, choosing keywords, and let's not forget about getting reviews. Being an Indie Author can be scary at times. That's what this book is all about-helping you move through the maze of publishing your book and getting it discovered on Kindle, Audible, CreateSpace, Nook, Kobo, Apple, and more.

Empire Publishing has assembled this quick guide on the wonderful world of Self-Publishing. Getting published is not as difficult as some make it out to be. In fact, it is actually fairly easy. You too could be making money in a short amount of time. Inside this booklet are the answers to many questions that new authors should know; including the process of pre-production and post-production (marketing). Also included is what to look for before deciding on a publishing company or attempting to go it alone. No Agent - No Contract - Keep 100% Royalties and Rights. You Are in Control. Publish with Empire Publishing and you will be reimbursed for the purchase of this booklet along with its shipping costs.

Amazon, and their eBook publishing partner, Kindle, have turned the publishing industry on its head. What had been an agonizing slog all new authors had to undergo before getting their work into print has now become, dare I say, simple, inexpensive (as in having virtually no up-front costs) and sure. Newly published books, some taking years to write, don't wither and die within a few weeks of being printed. The first four books written and published through normal channels by the author of Self-Publishing Simplified! taught him that, for mid-list authors, the major publishing houses offer no advantages. With CreateSpace and Kindle a newly published work will be available for potential readers to purchase for generations! Self-Publishing Simplified! will take the reader through a step by step guide into the world of print-on-demand and the very new world of eBooks.

Don't rip your hair out while self-publishing Self-publishing requires a gazillion steps using half a gazillion different tools. Ripping out your hair in frustration at even 10% of these steps will leave you bald at the end of your author career. Simplify self-publishing and save your hair by starting your book production with the new and improved Draft2Digital platform and other free tools.