Whether you are starting a new press or you are an author thinking about self-publishing, you’ll be confronted by a lot of questions. Publishing can seem overwhelming to those just beginning. Fortunately, there’s help! The Self-Publisher's FAQ answers many questions ranging the entire experience of publishing. It covers:
●Starting a press: Should I incorporate? What should I name my company? How can I get funding?
●Understanding book industry practices: Why do I have to discount? What are returns? How do I handle P.O.s? Do I have to pay for shipping?
●Producing a book or ebook: Do I need an editor? Can I typeset the book myself? How do I get a cover designer? Do I need to print or go directly into ebooks?
●The requisite forms and website registrations: What is Books in Print? What is Metadata? What is the difference between copyright and copyright registration?
●Marketing (without which, your book won’t sell!): How do I define my audience? What is a marketing plan? What is an author platform? Do I need a publicist?
●The Self-Publisher’s FAQ Countdown: When am I supposed to buy an ISBN, write my marketing plan and send books out for review?
In clear, no-nonsense replies, you’ll find the answer to these and many, many other questions!
“Whether you decide to put out an ebook or a lavishly designed hardcover art book, do all the work yourself or hire publishing professionals, The Self-Publisher’s FAQ is a great start to your publishing journey!”—Dan Poynter, author of The Self-Publishing Manual, from the foreword.
“[P]eople who want to self publish often have no starting point in the process. This book is that perfect starting point for those who want to take that route.... Simply perusing the fourteen page table of contents (yes, fourteen pages!), one will find nearly every question one might imagine in this process. The answers are clear, concise, well organized, and to the point—everything from putting the book together to getting the help you need to make it look good to marketing and selling your work. This is a must-have for anyone thinking about self-publishing.”—San Francisco Book Review
“The Self-Publisher's FAQ will prove to be an enduringly valuable and practical reference. Thoroughly user-friendly, [it] should be considered mandatory reading for anyone engaging in or otherwise considering self publication.”—Midwest Book Review
●Starting a press: Should I incorporate? What should I name my company? How can I get funding?
●Understanding book industry practices: Why do I have to discount? What are returns? How do I handle P.O.s? Do I have to pay for shipping?
●Producing a book or ebook: Do I need an editor? Can I typeset the book myself? How do I get a cover designer? Do I need to print or go directly into ebooks?
●The requisite forms and website registrations: What is Books in Print? What is Metadata? What is the difference between copyright and copyright registration?
●Marketing (without which, your book won’t sell!): How do I define my audience? What is a marketing plan? What is an author platform? Do I need a publicist?
●The Self-Publisher’s FAQ Countdown: When am I supposed to buy an ISBN, write my marketing plan and send books out for review?
In clear, no-nonsense replies, you’ll find the answer to these and many, many other questions!
“Whether you decide to put out an ebook or a lavishly designed hardcover art book, do all the work yourself or hire publishing professionals, The Self-Publisher’s FAQ is a great start to your publishing journey!”—Dan Poynter, author of The Self-Publishing Manual, from the foreword.
“[P]eople who want to self publish often have no starting point in the process. This book is that perfect starting point for those who want to take that route.... Simply perusing the fourteen page table of contents (yes, fourteen pages!), one will find nearly every question one might imagine in this process. The answers are clear, concise, well organized, and to the point—everything from putting the book together to getting the help you need to make it look good to marketing and selling your work. This is a must-have for anyone thinking about self-publishing.”—San Francisco Book Review
“The Self-Publisher's FAQ will prove to be an enduringly valuable and practical reference. Thoroughly user-friendly, [it] should be considered mandatory reading for anyone engaging in or otherwise considering self publication.”—Midwest Book Review
