Starting Your Self-Publishing Journey?
THE LIFE CYCLE OF YOUR BOOK
We’ve discussed the project life cycles and how those phases exist in every project. Now, let’s apply that to your self-publishing project so you can better understand the resources and team you’ll need to ensure success.
Many self-published authors make the mistake of not properly researching the different phases of publishing a book or rushing through these steps to cut corners or production costs. This will cost you more money overall, so don’t make the same mistake.
STEP BY STEP
There are many steps your book will go through from start to finish, and while most new authors attempt to do all of these tasks themselves to save money, in the long run it will save you time and money if you hire professionals to do much of the heavy lifting.
That way, you can put the majority of your focus on planning the promotion and marketing of your book to optimize sales.
MAJOR PHASES FOR YOUR BOOK (and NO, THIS ISN’T ALL OF THEM)
- Manuscript preparation and professional editing
- Book formatting
- Obtaining a copyright for your work
- Purchasing an ISBN
- Designing a professional-looking book cover
- Website design (for pre-sale orders and newsletter signups)
- Marketing and promotion, including swag, creating promo materials, organizing events, and scheduling interviews
- Uploading the e-book and print files to your chosen platforms like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Google Books, Ingram Sparks, Kobo, and others
- Organizing and keeping track of inventory, including any review copies sent out
- Tracking sales, both online and in person
IF THIS DOESN’T SOUND LIKE SOMETHING YOU WANT TO DO ALL BY YOURSELF, THEN YOU’RE IN THE RIGHT SPOT!
What You Can Expect
This project consultation program is aimed at making sure you produce a superior book at the end of the self-publishing process.
Through guided instruction and scheduled follow-ups, customized project planning, as well as one-on-one support, my goal is to ensure that my clients feel confident, informed, and in control of their book publishing project.
I specialize in delivering a high-quality digital version of your book – one available for sale on popular platforms such as the Kindle, Nook, and other e-reader devices you select.
HOW WE’LL WORK TOGETHER
My aim is to assist authors with creating a high-quality book on par with industry standards.
My project management and consultation program also provides you with in-depth knowledge and valuable experience that you can carry forward with you on future publishing projects.
As you move forward through each phase of the publishing process, you will gain further understanding with regards to what vital tasks need to be completed, why they are important, and how to find trustworthy people to build your team.
what you gain
- A trusted team of designers, editors, book formatters, and more who are specialized in their respective fields
- The secrets to always producing a professional-quality book (even after you’re done working with me)
- Professional digital publishing, including your book listed on Amazon Kindle, Nook, and other e-reader devices
- A personal consultant available from start to finish of your book project
- Trusted advice and expert knowledge on:
- Which firms to hire
- What tasks can be completed by you versus contracted out at a higher cost
- How to know if a potential contractor is qualified for your project, and what to look for
- Properly mapping out a clear plan regarding the book’s release in various formats (i.e. electronic publishing in conjunction with print publishing)
- Advice on marketing and book promotion after your print book is available
- The confidence and peace-of-mind that you have a trusted confidante from start to finish