Self-Publishing is when you decide to write a book and publish to sell to the public for a price.
The Benefits of Self-Publishing - you can write whatever you want, print and publish when you want to.
Self-publishers are Entrepreneurs - you have the responsibility to follow the business rules and you get the same business benefits.
Key Element to writing a great book- stop trying to be perfect and just start writing.
For those who do not want to write you can Voice Text your manuscript.
Recommended minimum number of pages should be 70 in order for the Book to have a Spine.
The U.S. Census Bureau has a Demographic Data Research tool – Census Business Builder Tool (CBB), great for Market Research.
You can purchase up to 10 International Standard Book Number (ISBN) from the U.S. Agency of R. R. Bowker Company.
Having your manuscript professionally edited keeps readers from being distracted from the errors and the flow of the book.
Creating a sample of your book gives you a visual layout of what your book will become.
Conducting a Market Research will help you know exactly who your customers are.
Hybrid publishing involves the author paying for some or all services, but gets a return for higher royalty rates.
As a self-publishedauthor you are a business owner. Prepare yourself to wear many hats or hire the appropriate people to help you achieve your business goals.
The best way to promote your book is through word of mouth, referrals, podcast shows, and/or magazine advertising.
One way to speak to your target audience have a virtual book signing.