Download or read book Self-Publishing Simplified written by Kristen Kieffer and published by She's Novel Press. This book was released on 2022-03-01 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You’re ready to publish a book on your own terms. The only problem? You have no idea where to begin. Any way you slice it, the self-publishing learning curve is steep. Despite numerous late-night research sessions, you’re still not sure how to hire a freelance editor or budget for pre-publication expenses. Terms like distributor, aggregator, and imprint elude you, and complicated book marketing advice has tempted you to give up your goal of self-publishing for good. If you’re worried your writing dreams will remain forever out of reach, take heart. Self-publishing might be a veritable Mount Everest of creative feats, but you are capable of making the climb. With insights and actionable advice, this comprehensive reference guide will help you master the following key aspects of the self-publishing journey: • Producing quality print books, e-books, and audiobooks • Crafting online listings that boost your books’ visibility • Establishing an author platform that attracts your ideal readers • Implementing the five main types of book marketing By the time you finish Self-Publishing Simplified, you’ll not only have the vital information you need to produce, launch, and market your novel, memoir, or nonfiction book. You’ll have the tools to build a lucrative and fulfilling career as an independent author.