Self Publishing Guide for Urban Fiction


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This is a short, straight to the point guide on how to get your urban fiction novel self-published. There is also a list of African American bookstores and marketing ideals to get the sales of your book going.







The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published


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Now updated for 2015! The best, most comprehensive guide for writers is now revised and updated, with new sections on ebooks, self-publishing, crowd-funding through Kickstarter, blogging, increasing visibility via online marketing, micropublishing, the power of social media and author websites, and more—making The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published more vital than ever for anyone who wants to mine that great idea and turn it into a successfully published book. Written by experts with twenty-five books between them as well as many years’ experience as a literary agent (Eckstut) and a book doctor (Sterry), this nuts-and-bolts guide demystifies every step of the publishing process: how to come up with a blockbuster title, create a selling proposal, find the right agent, understand a book contract, and develop marketing and publicity savvy. Includes interviews with hundreds of publishing insiders and authors, including Seth Godin, Neil Gaiman, Amy Bloom, Margaret Atwood, Leonard Lopate, plus agents, editors, and booksellers; sidebars featuring real-life publishing success stories; sample proposals, query letters, and an entirely updated resources and publishers directory.




The New Writer's Guide to Self-Publishing


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How many new writers are out there who could use guidance on the "how to's" of self-publishing? How many are just looking for someone, anyone, to point them in the right direction? That is what I was blessed with; one person who told me about an amazing platform where I could release my work, work that was dear to my heart and that I could share with the world. And now I want to pay it forward.This small compact book of "resourceful information" was created with the new writer in mind. It will explain to you the platforms by which you can self-publish your work. It will provide you with leads to editors, book-cover creators/freelancers and other writer resources. It will also provide you with additional tools and strategies on how to promote and market your book. This book will take you from "dreaming" about becoming an author to finally becoming "acknowledged" as an author...hopefully a best-selling author.




The Self-publishing Blueprint


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Ready to self-publish your book? Got an idea for a story and have no idea where to start? Stuck somewhere in the inbetween? ‘The Self-publishing Blueprint’ is a complete guide to getting your book from idea to publication, and beyond. Whether you’ve been thinking of dipping your toes into the self-publishing waters, or you’re an author who has had traditional success and is now looking to publish your books yourself, this comprehensive guide will cover every fundamental step of the self-publishing process. How can I promise this? As the bestselling author of over 40+ titles across a number of pen names and genres since 2015, I’ve been there, done that, got the t-shirt. Now I’m handing the lessons down to you. Self-publishing can seem overwhelming. With this blueprint, you’ll understand every mile of the journey before you take your first step. In The Self-publishing Blueprint, you’ll learn: - Why it’s important to understand your definition of success - Understanding your genre before you start writing - The best ways to plan and research your book - How to actually reach ‘The end’ - The different types of editor, what they do, and where to find them - How to professionally layout your book - The best ways to successfully work with a cover designer - The ins and outs of professionally formatting your book - Your publishing options, and how to get your books online - The pros and cons of the ‘exclusive vs wide’ debate - Every step of the upload screens for publication - The fundamentals of author marketing, and selling your book to your ideal reader - The most important step to ensuring future author success Ready to finally turn that book idea from a dream into a reality? The Self-publishing Blueprint is your one-stop place to begin your journey.




Writers' & Artists' Guide to Self-Publishing


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Self-publishing is a growing area and writers need independent and reliable advice they can trust. This guide is full of practical, nuts-and-bolts information on each aspect of the DIY-publishing process, from editing and page layout, cover design and book production, publicity and selling. Each chapter is written by publishing professionals expert in supporting authors and is full of insights from successful self-published authors themselves. This guide is essential reading for any indie author who wants to go it totally alone, who wants to work with other independent professionals or who might choose to pay for self-publishing provider services. It gives the pros and cons and potential financial outlay for the various options available so writers can make informed decisions about the best approach for their own book.




Being Indie


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BE A SAVVY INDIE AUTHOR and SELF PUBLISH LIKE A BOSS! Save Money. Save Time. Learn how to produce and publish a book that sells. New Authors, you will find valuable, actionable information to guide you in your publishing journey. Old Authors, you can check if you're doing things the right way and improve your approach. BEING INDIE. To be a published author is an achievement few can brag about. But not all Indies are created equal. This book will give you the edge you need.




Kim's Do It Yourself Guide to Self-Publishing


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A guide for those wanting to write or already writing. Who need information on self-publishing, uploading eBooks, and marketing.