Writing For About 6 Years Three Self-published novels Member of multiple study groups Why I Started Writing Why I Self-Published Web Site - http://www.georgemcole.com Email author@georgemcole.com
Print On Demand (POD) Print a book when it s ordered. Can be as little as one book. Traditional publishing The old way, with agents, editors, review boards and royalties Ebook An electronic book in file format that can be read on a reader or other computing device Imprint Trade name used to differentiate your brand. Used in both print and Ebook self-publishing ISBN(Internation Standard Book Number) A unique commercial book identifier. 13 digits since 2007. Sometimes 10 digit version is used Link Clickable item within the text of an Ebook Copyright - The exclusive right to make copies, license, and otherwise exploit a literary, musical, or artistic work, whether printed, audio, video, etc.:
A few thoughts about statistics in this presentation. Google hits on keyword Self-publishing - 137 million We are empowered just like they promised Not that much of a stigma attached to doing it yourself It s been around a long time but it s more doable now If you want to self-publish, this session should take away the confusion and fear. A few thoughts about statistics in this presentation. In 2008, the production of non-traditional print-on-demand books surpassed traditional book publishing for the first time and since then, its growth has been staggering. Now almost 8 times the output of traditional titles.
? About self-publishing This is an introduction - Not detailed or allencompassing Focus will be on Ebook and Print self-publishing Ask questions at any time Goal is to inform and not to criticize any particular publishing path
Do the writing Put the time in and take it seriously Seek help and support. Learn to accept positive criticism EDIT, EDIT, EDIT Keep editing until it is polished and shiny When your manuscript is finished stop tinkering My experience is that improvement comes as you continue to write, over time.
Writing does not equal instant gratification
Traditional Blogging Web Sites Social Networks (Ex. Facebook) Ebook Kindle, Smashwords, Nook, Etc. Print Lightning Source, Createspace, Lulu, Etc Audio Book Limited Run Home printer, bookstores, small printer shops Photo books/albums Mixbook, Shutterfly
You have control and like it that way Other options are disagreeable or out of reach It s doable with more resources available every day Profitability Cost Freedom of expression
You make the decisions and might wear all the hats Nobody is forcing you to do anything Lots of choices Information overload Keeping costs down Competition is fierce Self-doubt A writer s constant companion If you want to get into a bookstore, good luck
You ve written your thing. Now what? What is my goal for my masterpiece? What media and where do I publish? Distribution? What parts can I do? Where do I need help? What is my budget? Marketing, promotion?
An Ebook is just a digital file It s read using an Ebook reader or other computing device Inexpensive to create, distribute and store Changing publishing in a big way As usual a few platforms dominate Catching up with and passing printed books.
Interesting facts Multiple offerings Web,Adobe, Kindle, Nook, Plain Text Various file formats -.MOBI, PDF, EPUB, TEXT, HTML You can publish an Ebook for nothing. Really! Publishing and un-publishing an Ebook can be very fast Ebook purchase price is less than print books and sometimes nothing Amazon sells more Ebooks than Print books Special formatting features Links, TOC
Book size Font stuff Size, type, multiple Number of pages Based on page size and font size, etc. Do you want a header. (Ex. Book name, Author) Page numbers Start where in book, placing on page Using blank pages Type of paper Hard cover or soft cover only Cover decisions - Cover creator, hire it out, buy software ISBN Do I need one. Yes you do.
1. Pick a publisher and create an account. 2. Format your manuscript for submission 3. Enter basic information (Ex. Title) 4. Pick category /sub-category (Ex. Young Adult/Romance) 5. Write description Sometimes long and short 6. Set distribution channels if pertinent 7. Set pricing (Ex. Foreign, Libraries) 8. Set up how you will get paid (Ex. Check, Direct Deposit) 9. Submit to errors engine until correct 10. Create and submit covers until correct 11. If a printed book order proof(s) 12. If proof indicates changes, make them. Do until it s right 13. You may need to redo some previous steps. 14. After reviewing everything on last time Click on Publish
There are many companies/individuals who will help you You can have others do a small part or all of it (Ex. Cover only) You will usually pay for help The big providers have packages depending on what you want done and can afford You still own your work and make decisions The process can be slow depending on who you are dealing with
Self-publishing Review 2014 rankings
Computer Web Access and Browser Word Processor Microsoft Word is a default standard Cover software On your PC or online Paint programs MSPaint, Photoshop Ebook Readers Ebook reading applications - Kindle for PC, Nook for PC Ebook formatting programs Calibre, Mobipocket Creator
Have a Web site with a unique domain name Create a Facebook page for your book(s) Book signings and other visibility opportunities Optimize your book listing on Amazon Do book giveaways Hire it out Do nothing
CreateSpace - Print Kindle - Ebook Smashwords Indie Ebook
Smashwords Free Wide distribution No Kindle Multiple Formats For Independent Authors Large community with resources to help You can price your book as free They require minimal formatting No images
Kindle Free Most Popular Amazon Only Limited Reading Devices Large community with resources to help
CreateSpace Little Cost Proofs Amazon Subsidiary Wide Distribution Easy Process Paperback Only Large community with resources to help
Publish your print book on Createspace and use the CreateSpace service to publish your EBook to Kindle. Kindle - Cost for standard novel - $79 Createspace Proofs Cost Est. - $25 Total Cost - $104
Dashboard CreateSpace images provided by Steve Fabian http://www.business-online-guidance.com/
Getting Started
Title Information
ISBN Selection
Book Interior Creatspace interior reveiw
Interior Reviewer
Book Cover
Cover Creator
Set The Price
Distribution
Optional Discounts
Ebooks The New Dynamic Self - Publishing options What you will need Potential Cost Generic publishing process Decisions to make Tools Take the easy path Instant Answers
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