Between "The End" and the Upload: How to Get Your Manuscript Ready for Self-Publication

What does a publisher do in order to release a book, and how do I do that for myself?


You've written a book. You've heard about writers publishing their own books and you want to know more. Or you're already self-published and you're still confused about the process.


This book provides lessons, assignments, and worksheets to guide you through the six steps between typing "The End" and uploading your book to a vendor's website. 

  • Polish: Find the right editor for you. Learn four copyediting methods that you can do on your computer.
  • Prepare: Cover designers, formatters, narrators, there's lots of ways to spend your money. Why, who, when, how much to pay? Where do you find them?
  • Protect: Do you need to register a copyright? What are ISBNs? Who owns what piece of your book? Is piracy preventable?
  • Price: Pick a number, any number? Ebook and print book pricing models are explained.
  • Print: Trimming, binding, bleeding... the jargon explained.
  • Publish: How many ways can you sell a book? Go wide or exclusive? To print or not to print?
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Between "The End" and the Upload: How to Get Your Manuscript Ready for Self-Publication

What does a publisher do in order to release a book, and how do I do that for myself?


You've written a book. You've heard about writers publishing their own books and you want to know more. Or you're already self-published and you're still confused about the process.


This book provides lessons, assignments, and worksheets to guide you through the six steps between typing "The End" and uploading your book to a vendor's website. 

  • Polish: Find the right editor for you. Learn four copyediting methods that you can do on your computer.
  • Prepare: Cover designers, formatters, narrators, there's lots of ways to spend your money. Why, who, when, how much to pay? Where do you find them?
  • Protect: Do you need to register a copyright? What are ISBNs? Who owns what piece of your book? Is piracy preventable?
  • Price: Pick a number, any number? Ebook and print book pricing models are explained.
  • Print: Trimming, binding, bleeding... the jargon explained.
  • Publish: How many ways can you sell a book? Go wide or exclusive? To print or not to print?
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Between The End and the Upload: How to Get Your Manuscript Ready for Self-Publication

Between "The End" and the Upload: How to Get Your Manuscript Ready for Self-Publication

by Joan Frantschuk
Between The End and the Upload: How to Get Your Manuscript Ready for Self-Publication

Between "The End" and the Upload: How to Get Your Manuscript Ready for Self-Publication

by Joan Frantschuk

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Overview

What does a publisher do in order to release a book, and how do I do that for myself?


You've written a book. You've heard about writers publishing their own books and you want to know more. Or you're already self-published and you're still confused about the process.


This book provides lessons, assignments, and worksheets to guide you through the six steps between typing "The End" and uploading your book to a vendor's website. 

  • Polish: Find the right editor for you. Learn four copyediting methods that you can do on your computer.
  • Prepare: Cover designers, formatters, narrators, there's lots of ways to spend your money. Why, who, when, how much to pay? Where do you find them?
  • Protect: Do you need to register a copyright? What are ISBNs? Who owns what piece of your book? Is piracy preventable?
  • Price: Pick a number, any number? Ebook and print book pricing models are explained.
  • Print: Trimming, binding, bleeding... the jargon explained.
  • Publish: How many ways can you sell a book? Go wide or exclusive? To print or not to print?

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781999479114
Publisher: Woven Red Productions
Publication date: 03/31/2021
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 110
File size: 878 KB

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

  • Retailers Sell to Readers
  • Aggregators Distribute to Retailers
  • YOU Publish to Retailers and Aggregators

Chapter 1: Polish Your Story

  • Types of Edits
  • How Much Will An Edit Cost?
  • Finding the Right Editor for You
  • My Four Favourite Tools for DIY Editing
  • When Do You Stop?
  • Links
  • Your Assignment

Chapter 2: Prepare Your Book

  • Cover Design
  • Format Your Book
  • Revisions
  • Finding a Service Provider
  • Links
  • Your Assignment

Chapter 3: Protect Your Work & Wallet

  • Copyright
  • Identify your Book
  • Piracy, aka Copyright Infringement
  • Vanity Presses and Scams
  • Links
  • Your Assignment

Chapter 4: Price Your Book

  • Reality Check
  • The Jargon
  • Ebook Pricing
  • Print Book Pricing
  • Links
  • Your Assignment

Chapter 5: Print Your Book

  • Why Do a Print Book?
  • The Jargon
  • How Many Copies to Order
  • Your Assignment

Chapter 6: Publish Your Book

  • Going Wide
  • Mix and Match
  • Retailer Account
  • Book Files
  • Metadata
  • Price
  • Territories
  • Links
  • Your Assignment

Chapter 7: Putting It All Together

  • Step by Step
  • Tips

Appendices

  • Appendix A: Data Sheets
  • Appendix B: Sample Pricing
  • Appendix C: The Schedule
  • Appendix D: Resources
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