self-publish a Book with little or no money
Are you looking to write and publish a book but have little or no money to do so? Are you delaying the move to go forward because you are worried about starting the process and not being able to complete the task? Are you wondering what type of responsibilities book publishing will involve? Yet, even through all your concerns, you are still ready to move forward and launch your dream of becoming a published Author, but have little to no information on where you should start first to accomplish such a venture?
Instructions
1. Fear not, there are many benefits that come with the world of self-publishing. Many authors like you are now considering the option to self-publish rather than using the traditional methods to publish their books. The conversion to self-publishing is taking place for many various reasons. Some of those reasons include:
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(1) After many query letters, phone calls, and knocking on doors, authors are becoming frustrated with the traditional methods of publishing.
(2) Many authors are taking the initiative to take the steps necessary to ensure he or she retain the rights to his or her works.
(3) Costs are relatively inexpensive or free to get started.
(4) Self-publishing does not require storage space for your printed books; books are printable on an on-demand basis, meaning there are no upfront costs for the Author.
(5) Self-publishers are able to sell their books online with companies such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobles, or Books-A-Million, just like traditional book publishers do.
3. Things to consider when taking the leap to self-publish:
4. Be sure all your work is copyright protected. This includes your written material, any images, logos, or illustrations you may have created or paid someone else to create for you and you own the rights to those images or illustrations.
5. Thanks to the advancement of technology, the process of having your work filed with the copyright office has transitioned into a quick, easy, and convenient process. The application can be completed online through the electronic copyright office (http://www.copyright.gov/eco/). The electronic copyright service offers lower filing fees, faster processing times, online status tracking, online payment services, the ability to upload your work online, and is available 24 hours a day.
6. Be prepared to do or hire others to do all the needed formatting, editing, proofing, designing, or illustrating. As a self-publisher, you become your own production company as well.
7. There are many resources available to assist you with accomplishing these tasks, so do not be discouraged. Here are some to name a few to get you started.
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9. Be prepared to become your biggest fan. When self-publishing, you become a part of the marketing team. All promotions for self-published books is the responsibility of the Author to manage or hire others to manage.
10. Marketing responsibilities include all promotions such as planning book signings, contacting local bookstores to sell your book, contacting news outlets to promote your book, publishing book reviews, and press releases, etc. become Author's business after the work of publishing is done.
11. To get you started, here is a list of On-Demand Book Publishers and eBook pubishers:
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