It is very difficult to become a published author. Agents receive many manuscripts, and standing out in the crowd enough to be noticed can be difficult. After receiving a number of rejection letters, you may be contemplating self-publishing your book, but are unsure of what the process entails. The videos and tips on this page will get you started. For more detailed information check out Mahalo's guide to How to Self-Publish Your Book.
Tips on Self-Publishing
- If using traditional self-publishing avenues, order 500 to 1,000 copies initially.
- You need a plan to market your book.
- Consider a print on demand service.
- Quality varies between different self-publishing houses. Before making a decision, check out actual books they have published.
- As a self-publisher, you're responsible for the costs of printing, graphic design, artwork, photography,copy editing, and marketing which would normally be borne by a publisher.
- You can request an ISBN (International Standard Book Number0 at www.isbn.org.
It is very difficult to become a published author. Agents receive many manuscripts, and standing out in the crowd enough to be noticed can be difficult. After receiving a number of rejection letters, you may be contemplating self-publishing your book, but are unsure of what the process entails. The videos and tips on this page will get you started. For more detailed information check out Mahalo's guide to How to Self-Publish Your Book.
Tips on Self-Publishing
If using traditional self-publishing avenues, order 500 to 1,000 copies initially.
You need a plan to market your book.
Consider a print on demand service.
Quality varies between different self-publishing houses. Before making a decision, check out actual books they have published.
As a self-publisher, you're responsible for the costs of printing, graphic design, artwork, photography,copy editing, and marketing which would normally be borne by a publisher.
You can request an ISBN (International Standard Book Number0 at www.isbn.org.
