The Indie Author Guide

The Indie Author Guide
Author: April Hamilton
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 284
Release: 2010-11-09
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1599632675

This Is Your Roadmap to Success! The Indie Author Guide takes you through every stage of the self-publishing process. With e-books, print on demand and the power of Web 2.0, you have the ability to publish your own high quality books and go indie—just as filmmakers and musicians have done. Get detailed instructions, complemented by screenshots, so you can get the most of cutting edge publishing options. April L. Hamilton, founder of Publetariat, an online news hub and community for indie authors, gives you insight to the latest technology and step-by-step advice for making the most of your self-publishing options. Inside you'll find everything you need to know to: • organize your files • create your brand • explore your self-publishing options • format your book for POD • edit and revise you work • design your own book cover • publish through a POD print service provider • publish in e-book formats • build an author platform • promote your work • transition from indie to mainstream publishing Plus, you'll get worksheets to help you plan and organize your book, your business, and your writing life, as well as an HTML primer so you can build your own website—even if you're not tech savvy. The Indie Author Guide gives you the skills and confidence you need to take full advantage of today's unique publishing opportunities and grow your readership yourself.

Self Publish, be Happy

Self Publish, be Happy
Author: Bruno Ceschel
Publisher: Aperture Foundation
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015
Genre: Artists' books
ISBN: 9781597113441

An economic and cultural revolution has shaken the photobook world in the last five years: self-publishing. An army of photographers operating as publishers have had an instrumental role in today's photobook renaissance. This book offers a do-it-yourself manual and a survey of key examples of self-published success stories, as well as a self-publishing manifesto and list of resources. The manual portion of this volume offers insight, advice, and rudimentary how-tos for the photographer interested in self-publishing. The survey offers an overview of the contemporary self-publishing landscape and includes a contribution by the Museum of Modern Art's art librarian and bibliographer David Senior, which grounds today's activities in a legacy of artists' books and collectives. The case studies themselves will each illustrate a particular theme and genre of self-publishing (such as diary, documentary, or conceptual object), and will be accompanied by personal testimonies from the artists who created them. Author Bruno Ceschel, founder of the Self Publish, Be Happy organization, provides a rallying cry for all those involved in the contemporary photobook revolution--a moment in which the photobook, in all its infinitesimal manifestations, has never before been so omnipresent in our cultural landscape, nor so critical to the photographer's practice. Self Publish, Be Happy, founded by Bruno Ceschel in 2010, collects, studies, and celebrates self-published photobooks through an ongoing program of workshops, live events, and on/ offline projects. Its London-based collection contains more than two thousand publications. Self Publish, Be Happy is the physical manifestation of a worldwide online community formed of a new, ever-evolving generation of young artists, who experiment, stretch, and play with the medium of photography.

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
Author: Mark Levine
Publisher: Publish Green
Total Pages: 176
Release: 2011
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 1935098748

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing (Fourth Edition) offers a comprehensive guide to the self-publishing world, and is a must-read for any author considering self-publishing his or her book.

Self-publishing Textbooks and Instructional Materials

Self-publishing Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Author: Franklin H. Silverman
Publisher: Atlantic Path Publishing
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2004
Genre: New business enterprises
ISBN: 9780972816434

As the publishing industry evolves and self-publishing becomes more common, many guides have sprung up to help authors through the process; Silverman aims his at fellow academics who are interested in self-publishing textbooks. In addition to general information (the benefits and risks of self-publishing, how it works, technical details, and market

Book Formatting for Self-publishers

Book Formatting for Self-publishers
Author: Jennette Green
Publisher:
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2012
Genre: Computers
ISBN: 9780984404476

..".a 'must' for any aspiring self-publisher..." -- Midwest Book Review FINALIST, 2nd Place, Writing & Publishing, Global EBook Awards Learn How to Achieve Your Publishing Dreams Today! "Jennette Green's Book Formatting for Self-Publishers can help you take control of your publishing career . . ." Have you written a book that you would like to see published? Today, the barriers preventing an author from getting his/her book published have vanished. No longer do authors need to send out countless query letters to publishers, who either dump them in the trash, or send a standard, cold rejection letter. Now you can take control of your publishing career. In this book, you will learn simple techniques to produce a professional looking print book or ebook. Take advantage of the author's years of experience producing professional book files for satisfied clients. Her tips and tricks to mastering the technical details of publishing a book are presented in a simple, step-by-step format that anyone can understand. Dozens of accompanying illustrations make learning the steps even easier. If you own Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Pro (version 7 or later), you can publish your book now.* With a well-written book, a good marketing plan, and this how-to manual, you can make your publishing dreams come true. What is stopping you? Get started today! In this book, you will learn how to: Use Microsoft Word. Learn how to format your novel or nonfiction book. Learn tips to make your book look professional. Easily Format eBooks. Use your Microsoft Word print document to create ebooks for Kindle, NOOK, and Smashwords. Convert Book Covers. Discover how to build a book cover on a template. Learn how to convert any book cover file so that it will be accepted at Lightning Source and CreateSpace. Apply for Amazon's "Look Inside the Book." Find out how to format and submit your book to Amazon's "Look Inside" program. And much, much more... Jennette Green is a multi-published, international author of both fiction and nonfiction. She has helped numerous authors and publishers prepare their books for publication. She provides technical support, book and ebook formatting, as well as her specialty of building and converting covers to meet Lightning Source and CreateSpace requirements. Her passion is to empower others to achieve their publishing dreams. * Adobe Photoshop (or Scribus) is also needed in order to produce a cover file for Lightning Source. If you would like to apply advanced Kindle formatting to your book, please note that this how-to manual does not cover the use of CSS, html, KindleGen, NCX files, or other advanced Kindle formatting issues. If this area is of interest to you, the purchase of a separate book covering these topics is recommended. As well, this manual is best suited for fiction novels, or general nonfiction books. If your print nonfiction book requires a great deal of specialized formatting, you may consider using a professional page layout program, such as Adobe InDesign. The use of InDesign is not covered in this book. For Windows/PC; Tips for Mac on FormatABook.com website

How to Self-Publish Your Book

How to Self-Publish Your Book
Author: Jan Yager
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019
Genre: Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN: 9780757004650

"How to produce a commercial-looking book and avoid all the common pitfalls"--Cover.

Write Publish Leverage

Write Publish Leverage
Author: Dennard Mitchell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2020-12-14
Genre:
ISBN: 9780578812649

ARE YOU FINALLY READY TO TAKE THAT AMAZING BOOK IDEA OUT OF YOUR HEAD AND MAKE IT A REALITY?Are you stuck trying to figure out how to share that remarkable story you know people can benefit from? Are you unsure where to start even though you know a book is a great way to add an extra stream of income and credibility to your business? Write. Publish. Leverage. is loaded with practical, proven strategies to help you start and publish your book. In this action-oriented book, you will learn how to: *Leverage your book to create multiple profitable opportunities *Write your successful manuscript quickly, using a proven system*Launch your book successfully with maximum momentum*Avoid common pitfalls and mistakes that are made as a new author*Produce and publish a high-quality book at an affordable cost As an author and publishing consultant, I've taken everything I've learned over the years from writing several books along with what's working RIGHT NOW to help you write your first book quickly! Whether you're a consultant, speaker, teacher, pastor, coach, entrepreneur, or just an aspiring author, this book will provide you with the solutions you need to accomplish your publishing goals. Dennard Mitchell is the author of 5 books, including two best sellers. He's also the founder of Next Level Book Publishing Course, a premier online resource to help you write and publish your first book. Find out more about Dennard now at www.dennardmitchell.co

Self-Printed (3rd Ed. )

Self-Printed (3rd Ed. )
Author: Catherine Ryan Howard
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2014-10-19
Genre: Self-publishing
ISBN: 9781502810151

"How to use digital self-publishing, social media and common sense to start earning a living as a writer through POD paperbacks and e-books (and do it without ever saying 'Gatekeepers' or shouting 'Down with the Big Six!'"--P. 3.

A Self-Publisher's Companion

A Self-Publisher's Companion
Author: Joel Friedlander
Publisher: Marin Bookworks
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2011-01-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 9780936385112

No matter what kind of book you want to publish, the advice, inspiration and down-to-earth tips in this book will help you get to your goal. Joel Friedlander, one of the leading advocates for self-publishing on the internet, draws on a lifetime of experience helping self-publishers launch their books. He demystifies book publishing and, in the process, answers your questions about how to use social media, the importance of sound book construction, and the critical tasks that confront the modern self-publisher. As independent publishing becomes more popular with authors and readers, A Self-Publisher's Companion will show you the new way to publish and promote your book. From ebooks to iBooks, the author also shows how the move to ebooks is affecting independent publishers, and how best to approach the opportunity presented by Amazon's Kindle, Apple's iPad and all the other ebook readers. Drawn from his popular blog, TheBookDesigner.com, this book will help ensure self-publishers don't get left behind.