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    Self-Publishing Books 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing Your Book in Multiple Formats
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    Self-Publishing Books 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing Your Book in Multiple Formats

    By Shelley Hitz and Heather Hart

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    About this ebook

    Self-publishing books has never been easier. With print on demand and eBook technology available to us, it has made the process of self-publishing available to anyone and everyone. And there does not have to be huge upfront costs either.

    However, there are certain steps to self-publishing that you need to know.

    We have been publishing books since 2008 and want to share what we have learned with you.

    In this book we cover everything from the different companies and costs, to copyright information and book design.

    What you will learn:

    Part One: The Foundation for Publishing Success
    * Writing Your Book
    * Editing Your Book
    * Building Your Marketing Platform (e.g., blog, website, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.)

    Part Two: Self-Publishing Your Book
    * Pre-Publication Decisions (book title, book description, pricing, categories/keywords, etc.)
    * Book Cover Design
    * Self-Publishing a Print Book
    * Self-Publishing an eBook
    * Self-Publishing an AudioBook
    * Translating Your Book

    Part Three: Other Publishing Decisions
    * Obtaining a Copyright
    * Forming an Independent Publishing Company
    You will also find our self-publishing checklist to help you on your journey, as well as additional tips for success.

    We invite you to come with us and take a walk through the step-by-step process to getting your book self-published. After all, if you can dream it, you can do it!

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBody and Soul Publishing
    Release dateOct 23, 2012
    ISBN9781301625093
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    Self-Publishing Books 101: A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing Your Book in Multiple Formats
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    Shelley Hitz

    Shelley Hitz is an award-winning and international best-selling author. However, she gives all the glory to God for what He is doing through her life. As she likes to say, “God is the author, I am simply the pen.” Shelley has been ministering alongside her husband, CJ, since 1998 and her main passion is to share God’s truth and the freedom in Christ she has found with others. She does this through her books, websites and speaking engagements. She is also the co-owner of BodyandSoulPublishing.com where she shares free Christian books on her blog, owner of Self-Publishing-Coach.com where she helps authors get published and noticed and co-founder of CrossReads.com where Christian readers and authors meet. The main reason Shelley writes and publishes Christian books is to share her testimony, use the gift of teaching God has given her and bring glory to God. Ironically, she never dreamed of being a published author and English was one of her worst subjects in school growing up. However, God is now using her weaknesses for His strength to impact many for eternity (2 Corinthians 12:9). She is humbled and amazed that He chooses to use her and her life goal is to keep her eyes fixed on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:1-2). Shelley’s openness and vulnerability as she shares her own story of hope and healing through her books will inspire and encourage you.

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    • 4/5
      Shelley provided a step-by-step process to self-publish any book. The booklet (not book) gave sources for templates, free and otherwise, that would allow for various options. She took much of the uncertainty out of the process. When there were options, she provided charts that allowed you to see the pros and cons of each option to accurately choose what is best for your needs. A helpful booklet.
    • 4/5
      Good information, supplemented by lots of links to external content -- not all of which was written by the authors.

      The authors clearly practice what they preach in regard to giving away some content in order to gain readers, but unlike some free 'books' which are nothing but sales brochures, this one has actual substance.

      Bottom line: I feel like I now have a good understanding of the steps involved in self-publishing, and know where I can go to get more detailed information about any one step.