How to Self-Publish a Book
eBook - ePub

How to Self-Publish a Book

For the Technology Challenged Author

  1. English
  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

How to Self-Publish a Book

For the Technology Challenged Author

About this book

"This is a very thorough, detailed resource that is a must-have for anyone considering self-publishing a book" ~Jane

Are you interested in self-publishing a book, but fear it is beyond your capabilities?


When confronted with the confusing, multifaceted world of publishing, many authors make the assumption they aren't capable of self-publishing, but nothing could be further from the truth!

How to Self-Publish a Book: For the Technology Challenged Author is perfect for authors who have finished creating a story, but are intimidated by the next steps. This book's step-by-step, friendly format will make it easy for you to shake off the anxiety of the unknown and find your way safely and quickly to the fun and profits of self-publishing.

Many books on publishing focus only on Amazon. This book helps you understand the full range of choices available to all authors. It helps authors understand how to make their book available to as many readers as possible.


Author & Technical Trainer Barb Drozdowich, has worked with non-technical authors for years and understands how to break complex topics down using non-technical language. She has traditionally published and self-published of 27 books and understands all of its forms. Barb cuts through all the technobabble to teach you what you need to know to successfully publish your book in a down-to-earth and practical way.


Some of the skills you will learn from this book include:

How to find an editor & cover designer

What an ISBN is and where to get one for the country you live in

How to structure and format your book

Where you can sell your book, how to set up all the retailer accounts, and how to get paid

What to look for in a service provider & where to find freelancers to help

This book has a huge appendix filled with articles for further reading, lists of helpful videos, lists of distributors, a multi page glossary and much more.


Don't let your struggles with technology hold you back from self-publishing. Let Barb help you to learn the language and move forward into the publishing world with confidence.

Pick up a copy and start publishing today.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright
  4. Note of Thanks
  5. Contents
  6. Introduction
  7. I. Foundation Subjects
  8. II. The Basics
  9. III. Getting the Manuscript Ready for Publishing
  10. IV. Where to Sell your Book
  11. V. How to Set Up Accounts
  12. VI. Instructions for Uploading
  13. VII. Strategies
  14. VIII. Audiobooks & Loose Ends
  15. IX. Self-Publishing Services
  16. Conclusion
  17. Interested in getting more technical help?
  18. X. Appendix
  19. About the Author
  20. Also by Barb Drozdowich
  21. Excerpt from Blogging for Authors
  22. Excerpt from The Complete Mailing List ToolKit