Does the self publishing process seem overwhelming? The idea of handling every aspect of the publishing process can seem mind boggling, but it's also the best part of indie publishing: having total control to bring your vision to your book to life. Luckily, it doesn't have to be as overwhelming as it might seem on first glance. Let's look at every step of the self publishing process so you're armed with everything you need to know to publish a book!
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FURTHER RESOURCES
Knowing Your Market:
-How to Write a Logline: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4xMdaHsCjs&t=1s&pp=ygUOcmVlZHN5IGxvZ2xpbmU%3D
-How to Write a Pitch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTSzn5OF-m0&t=4s&pp=ygUMcmVlZHN5IHBpdGNo
Hiring an Editor:
-Hire a Professional Editor: https://reedsy.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
-Is Your Book Ready for an Editor?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqp08-hxh2U&pp=ygUccmVlZHN5IGRldmVsb3BtZW50YWwgZWRpdGluZw%3D%3D
-Working With a Professional Editor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD4ZRLv1d2Y&pp=ygUXcmVlZHN5IHR5cGVzIG9mIGVkaXRpbmc%3D
-How to Self Edit Your Manuscript: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h26jpepQ6jM&t=4s&pp=ygUQcmVlZHN5IHNlbGYgZWRpdA%3D%3D
-Types of Editing: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/editing/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
Book Design:
-How to Work With a Cover Designer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyDMrr0DW8E&t=2s
-A Guide to Interior Design: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0YnGR7dpVuY&t=39s
-Hire a Designer: -Hire a Professional Editor: https://reedsy.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
Distribution:
-Choosing a Print on Demand Service: https://blog.reedsy.com/print-on-demand-books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
-Ebook Distribution: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/ebook/ebook-distribution/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
-Is KDP Select Right for You?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FvJDY801Bk
-How to Make an Audiobook as an Indie Author: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/audiobooks/how-to-make/
-How to Publish on Amazon KDP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qn0N8SF2LCU&t=123s&pp=ygULcmVlZHN5IGtkcCA%3D
-A Complete Guide to Amazon KDP: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/kdp/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
Marketing:
How to Create a Marketing Plan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shAgWTUsg6M&t=69s&pp=ygUQcmVlZHN5IG1hcmtldGluZw%3D%3D
-How to Promote Your Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIQQJfTV5OE&t=765s
-70+ Marketing Ideas: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-marketing-ideas/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_content=self_publish_2024
-How to Have a Successful Book Launch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXr7WLVAD4I&t=233s
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Write the book
3:23 - Hire an editor
5:30 - Work with a designer
6:40 - Format for ebook and print
8:43 - Pick your platform
9:16 - Price your book
10:42 - Self publish!
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RESOURCES:
Reedsy Writing App: https://reedsy.com/write-a-book
Reedsy Discovery [indie book reviews]: https://reedsy.com/discovery
Webinars: https://blog.reedsy.com/live/
Bestseller Podcast: https://blog.reedsy.com/podcast/
Prompts & Writing Contest: https://blog.reedsy.com/creative-writing-prompts/
Plot Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/plot-generator/
Character Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/character-name-generator/
Pen Name Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/pen-name-generator/
Book Title Generator: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-title-generator/
Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exercises/
Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-contests/
Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-magazines/
ePub to MOBI Converter: https://blog.reedsy.com/epub-to-mobi-converter/
Reedsy Learning [free courses]: https://blog.reedsy.com/learning/