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SELF PUBLISHING SERVICES

Why self publish?

• Be entrepreneurial

Why self publish?

• Be a rock star

Why self publish?

• Don’t wait for Jim to fix it...

...it might not happen

How to self-publish

1. Do it all from scratch2. Get help with the tricky bits3. Pay someone else to do it

• Buying software• Typesetting• Cover design• Finding printers• Setting up your files• Registering with Nielsen• Setting up distribution

Doing it all from scratch(becoming a publishing company)

Getting help with the tricky bits

• Access tools which make it easier and less expensive to publish

• Link you in to distribution options• You spend time or money on the areas that

are most important/where you need more help

• You need to learn or improve on some skills

Getting help with the tricky bits

How to make the most of this option (four relatively small things that will make a big difference)

1. Learn to use MS Word2. Look inside a book3. Look at a book4. Be flexible

Pay someone else to do it

• Pay between £800 and £12,000• You don’t need to learn any new skills• Limited control

How do you choose?

Don’t forget the marketing

• It’s hard for people to buy something that they don’t know exists.

• Using some services will make marketing easier

• Experiment with blogging platforms• Investigate twitter

Think of the Digital Future

• Take advantage of the increase in digital books• How can you reach your audience?• Beware of the hype

Key points

• Think about what is right for you (time vs. enthusiasm vs. money)

• Try out a few services• Don’t forget the marketing• Don’t trust Jim

Get in touch

Anna Lewisanna@completelynovel.com

Twitter: @anna_cn

www.completelynovel.com