A guided tour of self-publishing today, leaving you safe, savvy, and inspired to create your book and much more.
After 13 years and over 300 books, author, editor, book and cover designer, publisher, coach, and consultant Rodney Miles shares best practices and industry insider information to help you easily self-publish your book like a pro.
"... I've been writing and ghostwriting books for years, I've never had a good understanding of all the self-publishing options, until now."
—Christina Debusk, Freelance Health Writer
"This ... is ... awesome! Should be called the Indie Author Book Bible! I wish this was available when I started writing books!"
—Lauren Clemett, Author, Finding Your Brand True North
"You can get your info from blogs or YouTube but none will be as comprehensive and easy to understand as this book. I was on board right from the beginning... There is a lot of information that is not just useful but crucial for most aspirational authors. And most of all, it was a fun experience."
—Sidd J., Writer, Editor
• Want to write and publish a book but don't know how or what to expect?
• Want to become a fulltime author, sell more books, create a legacy with a memoir, or launch a speaking, consulting, or coaching career?
The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing, Book 1: The Modern Author
, brings you up to speed on the publishing industry, revealing secrets and exploited misunderstandings to save you time, effort, even embarrassment, so your book project and finished book are the best they can be and accomplish your goal(s). It explains platforms, procedures, and the publishing industry. It's about being safe and savvy.
1. What is the actual formula for author success? (Page 26)
2. What's the secret behind best sellers? (Page 34)
3. What are the ten stages of the Book Creation Cycle? (Page 56)
4. What are the five types of modern publishers? (Page 61)
5. What are the best and worst things about self-publishing? (Page 66)
6. How do I get my book into bookstores? (Page 70)
7. What do you need to know about editing, first and foremost? (Page 180)
8. What does the future hold for self-publishers? (Page 203)
Start your adventure! Discover not only your best path forward with your project and book, but the myriad options we enjoy today as indies. Buy, read, review, and share
The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing
. Add your ideas to the Great Library and live your dreams as an AUTHOR.