The Indie Author Guide

Self-Publishing Strategies Anyone Can Use

By: April Hamilton

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eText | 9 November 2010 | Edition Number 2

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Craft your path to self-publishing success with this comprehensive roadmap that will equip you with the skills and confidence to navigate every stage of the self-publishing process.

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.

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.