{"product_id":"self-publishing-the-professional-way-5-steps-from-raw-manuscript-to-publishing-9781926926896","title":"SELF-PUBLISHING--the professional way!: 5-Steps from RAW MANUSCRIPT to PUBLISHING","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive guide to self-publishing, with 5 essential steps to publish a book the professional way! Industry-expert with 30 years experience gives tips, do's and don'ts on how to prepare, edit, design, proofread your manuscript and upload it to print-on-demand. 5 steps from raw manuscript to published book. Must read for writers of all levels .\u003cbr\u003e This book is written for writers: \u003cbr\u003e who want to self-publish\u003cbr\u003e who want a professionally published book\u003cbr\u003e who want a book that makes them proud\u003cbr\u003e In this book, the self-publishing process is narrowed down to five steps from raw manuscript to published book. Five steps which are essential basics for self-publishing novices who want to publish professionally and credibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInformation on self-publishing and POD is easily available in print and online--so much so that the process has become confusing and overwhelming for a writer with no previous experience in publishing. Newbie self-publishers are stumped by the terminology, by what the various options entail, and whether they need all that is offered. This book helps to demystify the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelf-publishing has become the preferred option for writers over the last decade. More recently, it is acknowledged in literary circles as a legitimate form of publishing for serious writers.\u003cbr\u003e The caveat to this acceptance is that authors who choose to self-publish must ensure their books meet industry standards in content and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe onus is on YOU the writer to keep your book PROFESSIONAL--in editorial and design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe adage 'if its worth doing, its worth doing well' should be the cardinal rule in self-publishing.\u003cbr\u003e There are too many sub-standard books vying for attention on global bookshelves--don't let yours be one of them!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTake ownership and pride in your work. Your content should be accurate, concise, and relevant.\u003cbr\u003e Keep it professional!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe aim of professional editing is to ensure accuracy and readability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot everyone who calls themselves an editor has the expertise to do a book edit. Hence, opting for free editing by a non-professional to save money is risky.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn self-publishing, the power is always in your hands. You have control over what is edited out\u003cbr\u003e and what stays in. Use that power wisely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn experienced proofreader catches mistakes that often escape the editor, designer, and even the writer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, a book editor checked editorial content; while a proofreader focused on overall design and page layout. With the advent of electronic- and self-publishing, you will often find both functions being performed by one individual.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou need to be careful of conflicting messages from amateur DIM-ers (Did-It-Myself-ers).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEbook conversion software is becoming increasingly user-friendly. It may be worth your time\/money to order ebook conversion through your POD service. I use IngramSpark to publish, as I feel it is worthwhile to just click on the 'ebook conversion' button and let them automatically convert the files, do a back-end check, and upload the book directly to their database.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePOD companies are updating to user-friendly methods all the time. What is available today could be streamlined out of existence tomorrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e In Our Words Inc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781926926896\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 56\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.12d","brand":"Cheryl Antao-Xavier","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51280718463157,"sku":"9781926926896","price":10.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_7d748377-b220-4ca8-bca0-8152f742fb83.jpg?v=1751468623","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/self-publishing-the-professional-way-5-steps-from-raw-manuscript-to-publishing-9781926926896","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}