SELF-PUBLISHING--the professional way! 5 steps from raw manuscript to finished book (eBook)

Contents
Introduction  1
Who self-publishes? 1
Self-publishing through POD  2
The hybrid option  2
Why self-publish? 3
The downside of self-publishing:  4
STEP 1: Manuscript Preparation
STEP 1: Manuscript Preparation  10
Timeline to publishing  10
Compile manuscript  10
Do a self-edit  11
STEP 2: Professional Editing
STEP 2: Professional Editing  16
Types of editors  16
Do you need an editor?  17
Choosing an editor  17
Editor as ally  18
A good editor is invisible  18
STEP 3: Professional Design
STEP 3: Professional Design  24
Basic do’s and don’ts of book design  24
Cover design 25
Design no-no’s 27
Do you need a designer? 28
Ebook  28
Branding  28
STEP 4: Professional Proofreading
STEP 4: Professional Proofreading  32
Do you need a proofreader? 32
Common proofreading checks  33
Proofreading tips  34
STEP 5: Print-On-Demand / Global Distribution
STEP 5: Print-On-Demand / Global Distribution38
POD options 38
Setting a suggested retail price  39
Online distribution sales 40
POD upload  40
Distribution  41
One last word…44
Self-publishing Research and Vocabulary Building: Step 1: Manuscript Preparation  45
Self-publishing Research and Vocabulary Building: Step 2: Professional Editing  46
Self-publishing Research and Vocabulary Building: Step 3: Professional Design  47
Self-publishing Research and Vocabulary Building: Step 4: Professional Proofreading  48
Self-publishing Research and Vocabulary Building: Step 5: Print-On-Demand and Global Distribution  49