Description

If you've been considering self-publishing, whether in print or in digital media, this book will be indispensable. It covers absolutely every aspect of self publishing, from the different options avaliable to the practicalities of ebook technology. It takes a creative look at the self-publishing process, encouraging you to think out of the box, as well as giving you inspiration and advice for the writing process. You will recieve practical advice on manuscript preparation, editing, cover design and other production issues, along with successful strategies for marketing, distributing and selling your book - and writing another. With 'Try it now' exercises, key facts and case studies, this book is all you need to realise your dream.

Author description

Kevin McCann is a published poet and freelance writer and was previously lecturer in Creative Writing at Liverpool University. Tom Green is the editor of Writers Guild Magazine and website, he wrote and produced their supplement of self-publishing, and he is also a published scriptwriter.

Table of contents

Why Self-publish? Creative Thinking Research Preparing your manuscript for publication Self-publishing in print Self-publishing using print-on-demand Self-publishing for ebooks Publication Case studies for print, print-on-demand and ebook