Succeed in Self-Publishing: Become an Independent Publisher
Self-publishing is the process of printing and and selling your book or other written material yourself, instead of going through the traditional route of soliciting publishers to consider accepting your work. Self-publishing is also a business, where you manufacture and sell a product for a profit.
Although it is possible to pay a print-on-demand company to coordinate the various aspects of publishing a book, a true self-publisher is an entrepreneur who formally sets up a business enterprise to publish one or more titles. A self-publisher is also called an independent publisher.
The purpose of these lessons is to provide you with the basics on starting a self-publishing business, such that you can become an independent publisher. If you have any questions, send us an email.
Self-Publishing Contents
- Decide to start publishing business
- Make business preparations
- Operate business
- Resources
- Survey question
- Miscellaneous
Decide to start publishing business
Factors in Deciding to Start a Self-Publishing Business
Make business preparations
Organize your publishing business
This is where you establish a legal entity
Prepare for production
Book layout
Decide to Layout Book or Hire Someone
Get Layout Software
Cover design
Importance of Cover Design
Decide to Design Cover or Hire Someone
Printing books
Find Printer
Getting the Book Printed
Select a Printer
Pre-press Requirements
Prepare for marketing
Get ISBN
Get Business Cards
Set Up Website
Find Distributor or Wholesaler
Write Promotional Copy
Operate business
Manufacture books
Complete Manuscipt
Edit Manuscript
Layout in Book Format
Print-Ready PDF file
Complete Cover
Cover PDF
Send to Printer
Market books
Get Book Reviews
Arrange Talks at Bookstores
Get Books in Stores
Get Books Online
Make sales
Resources
General Self-Publishing Reader Feedback
Survey question
Answer a survey question and see the results from other participants.
Miscellaneous
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