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Important Information Concerning Self Publishing

If you have written a book, then congratulations. Many people want to write novels, they even start writing novels and go to the extent of telling all their friends that they are writing novels, but few ever complete them. The next step, of course, is publication.

This usually means finding an agent who will shop it around for various publishers. However, if you've been trying for a while and still haven't had any luck, you might consider going with a self-publisher. If this is the case then this is the right place for you. You'll learn the basics of self-publishing at selfpublishingmadeeasynow.com. This article will also explain some basics of the self-publishing process.

There are many differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing. In general, you are in charge of almost anything with self-publishing. More traditional publishers take care of most of the heavy lifting.

One thing to pay attention to is marketing. Without solid marketing, no one will ever find out about your book. Traditional publishers take care of all that. With self-publishing, you have to do everything yourself. That means selling them online or calling each bookstore yourself to see if your book stocks.

Another marketing opportunity that many self-publishing companies offer is taking your book to book fairs. This is where booksellers look for recently published books. If they see yours and like it, they can take it to their shop. These are usually quite expensive because you pay for everything upfront.

The Self Publishing Process

You write your book. You did your research and decided to continue down the self-publishing path. But you're overwhelmed because you don't know how to start or who to talk to.

You need to find a company that will help you self-publish your book. You should be familiar with their process. This is very important to make sure everything runs smoothly when your book is published. Here is a free checklist for all those novice authors seeking to become successful self-publishers.

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Requesting a Quote

 

The first thing to do when considering self-publishing is to ask for a quote. With this offer, you can determine whether or not you can self-publish your book. This process can also answer basic questions such as: For example, how much does it cost to print, if you have color illustrations in your book, is the book you are writing suitable for printing, how long does the entire printing process take, and any other questions you may have. In this first step, you will get to know the company and find someone to accompany you during the printing of your book.

Book registration

Once you accept the offer and decide to continue self-publishing, you will be asked to provide basic information about your book, such as: Title, subtitle, page number, ISBN, and the like. This is the book registration process. One important thing to remember is the ISBN (International Standard Book Number). If you want to sell your book online or in a bookstore, you will need to obtain an ISBN for your book. Once you get the ISBN, you can get the barcode for your book. Your publisher should be able to handle both for you.

Editing and design

Some writers write their novels directly on the computer, others are traditional and prefer a typewriter. Computers can easily spot grammatical errors, but some writers may still be missing a few words. If you use a typewriter, the publisher must transfer the manuscript to the computer. Depending on the service you purchased from your publisher, they may make multiple proof copies to improve grammar and punctuation. Publishers can also check for correct spelling and sentence structure.

For cover designs, some authors may have their own cover designs and can use them in their books. Others can ask the publisher to do this for them. The cost of the services in this section is highly dependent on the type of package purchased by the author.