Self-Publishing 101

Learn what to do from a successful self-published author. Make your self-published book a success! Publish your own book and ensure thriving sales Control all aspects of your book, from design to price Self-Publishing 101 explains the advantages and pitfalls of various options for getting your book into print and provides a step-by-step guide for writers who choose to self-publish. It addresses such topics as: finding your niche creating a realistic timeline working with editors, designers, and printers getting your book into stores landing special sales creating media buzz Whether you are considering tradition publishing, vanity publishing, print-on-demand, E-publishing, or self-publishing, the fundamentals of preparing a manuscript for publication are the same. But getting the book into print is just the beginning: the true challenges for most self-published authors are in marketing and selling their books. Drawing on her personal success as a self-published author, Debbie Elicksen shows you how to avoid costly mistakes and maximize your profits as you produce and market a professional-looking book. Self-publishing used to be equated with defeat; in today’s book market it may well be your best option. Let this timely book show you how to succeed in a tough market.

Debbie Elicksen is an 18-year veteran freelance author who has written, edited, ghostwritten, or project-managed 30 books, including her own successful book Inside the NHL Dream. Through her business Freelance Communications she provides publishing support to self-publishers and conducts seminars on marketing and publishing. Her website can be found at www.freelancepublishing.net.