Self Publishing Books

How to Publish a Book the Easy Way, With 8 Simple Steps!

Are you interested in self publishing books? Discover how to publish a book the easy way using my simple step-by-step instructions.

There are many options for self publishing. Believe me, I know. When I started researching self publishing options in the fall of 2008, I had no idea what I was even looking for in a publisher. I had no idea what features to look for or what questions to ask. I simply started my search.

Do You Know Where to Start in Your Self Publishing Journey?

Whether you're just getting started or already have experience in self publishing, I am here to be your virtual "coach" -- helping you from the start to the finish....the writing, formatting, book cover design, choosing a publisher, publishing in various formats and finally marketing your book.

Does it sound overwhelming to learn how to publish a book? It doesn't have to be! Remember, a journey of one thousand steps begins with one. Whether you are a high powered executive publishing books for your company or a stay at home mom publishing books for your family, you can do this!

Eight Simple Steps to Get You Started
Self Publishing Books:

Choose a topic for your book, preferably one you are passionate about.
Write your book in a word processor (i.e. Microsoft Word) formatted for your preferred book size.
Format your book into a PDF file.
Design your book cover or pay someone to do it for you.
Choose a self publishing company.
Upload your files and approve the proof copies, if applicable with your self publishing company, .
Market your book and start selling copies online and/or at events.
Format your book into an ebook, Kindle book, and audio book to sell online.

If you have already written your book, you can literally have it published and start selling copies online within a week. It really is that easy! However, you want to make sure you publish a professional book. So, don't skimp on the editing, interior design and book cover design.

Before you dive into the steps of how to publish a book above, I suggest you read my article on self publishing costs:

Self Publishing Costs - Know Your Options

And if you want to go the route of true self publishing where you do all the leg work and form your own self publishing company, then check out Lightningsource.com and Dan Poytner's Book, "Self Publishing Manual" for more details.

Personally, I chose to use a print on demand approach to self publishing books and therefore published my books with no upfront costs. But, you can spend thousands of dollars on editors, designers, etc. It's up to you. Make sure you know your options before you start!