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Resources for the Self-Published Writer!

Writing your story was the easy part. As a self-published author, your work is just beginning. I won’t sugar coat it, for some there will be fairly steep learning curve to get your book completed, polished and presentable for publication. But I know you can do it.

In the last 10 years, I have self-published 5 of my own books (6, 7, & 8 are underway) and have served as editor and formatter for 5 other paperback and eBooks for friends. At this time, I also have 3 or 4 more titles running around in my head for future books.

I choose to use KDP – Kindle Direct Publishing. Yes, there are others out there – Lulu, Palmetto, Ingram Spark, Smashwords, to name a few. I have only used KDP, so what I write here about the process will be centered on KDP.

Know that the formatting and prep work for self-publishing will be much the same to submit your work online, though individual self-publishing companies may vary on specific requirements for the author.

Throughout these pages, we’re going to talk about the ups and downs of self-publishing.  And, other than the few necessary dollars for Proof and Author copies and perhaps “your final nerve!” what this process with cost financially should you choose to opt for outside services.

I will give you the information that I have found out about different types of editing, formatting your manuscript, creating your cover, submitting your manuscript, creating and publishing your eBook and surviving the process.

I’ll also share what I have learned in the last 10 years when it comes to scammers and those looking to make it rich with other people’s money.

And so, with all that being said – let’s dive in shall we! But first…

Disclaimer – What I offer here is simple practical advice that can be found anywhere on the internet with a simple search. I do not make any claims that following any or all of this advice will guarantee the sucess or failure of your book publishing.

At the links below you will find resources from all over the web. From the KDP site, to publishing houses, to informtion I’ve researched over the years. I’ve pulled it together for you in one place.

You will also see a links entitled Private Clients. This is just what it says. These are links for clients that I am working with. These are private pages for their eyes only.

The topics I will be covering will include, but are not limited to: The Writing Process. Decisions that need to be made up front. Should I preformat my manuscript and why would I do that? Types of, and reasons for, editors and do I need one? The KDP process. Creating your cover. Do I need a website? KDP Author Central. eBook Conversion. How to publish through KDP. Marketing. FaceBook KDP and Author pages… and the list goes on. Over the next little while and beyond I will update this page when I come across useful information.

If you are looking for information about a particular topic, don’t hesitate to drop me a line and I’ll see what I can come up with.

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Topics that will be covered in the upcoming Guide:

The Writing Process – Writing Your Story

Preliminary Decisions About Your Book

Creating Your Manuscript
Preformatting Your Manuscript Before You Start
or Format When ?It Is Finished?

Other Finishing Touches and Must Haves
ISBN and LCCN’s explained

KDP Process
Plagarism Check
Use of AI
Using Bible Verses and Permission Statements

Editing Your Work
Editors -What They Do and Do I Need One?

Creating Your Cover
Using a Graphic Designer and What They Must Know
The Process
The Deliverables

The Launch Process
The Process Defined
Do You Need A Launch

Publishing
The KDP Process
Price Setting
Royalties and Expanded Distribution Via KDP
Order Proof and Author Copies

Marketing Your Book

Website – Yes or no

Other Social Media

KDP Author Central

Other Formats
eBook Conversion and Publishing
Hard Cover
Large Print
AudioBooks