Secrets Every Author Should Know: Indie Publishing Basics

Frustrated with the plethora of conflicting information on how to self-publish? Wouldn’t it be wonderful to sit down with someone who has already made the mistakes, done the analysis, and will provide you the short cuts—the secrets about the things that work? Now you have that chance with the Career Author Secrets series.Indie Publishing (Self Publishing) has changed dramatically in the past five years. There are now new, easier tools to use for every part of the process—editing, formatting, distribution, sales, and analysis. This first book in the Career Author Secrets series provides a foundation for navigating the indie publishing process and staying away from the scammers. It breaks down the requirements for self-publishing successfully, protecting your rights for the future, and YES I do share all the secrets I’ve learned.

It contains everything a DIY author needs to get her book from manuscript to professional publication in both ebook and print, including:

Why books don’t sell

Options for DIY or contracting professionals

The truth about ISBNs & Copyright Registration

Secrets for formatting your book the easy way

Creating book covers that sell

Making decisions about distribution

This book is especially valuable for those with limited technical skills who want to produce a quality professional book for the least amount of cost. Learn the secrets to easier implementation and how to make good decisions on what is worth your time and money.

Table of Contents

• Craft Does Matter Top 5 Reasons Books Get Bad Reviews or Not Even a Look
• Front Matter
• Back Matter
• Cover Design
• Book Blurbs and Author Bios
• The Truth About ISBNs
• Copyright Registration
• Formatting the Easy Way
• Distribution
• What’s Next?
• About the Author
• Windtree Press