A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing
By Elena Ransley
Smashwords Edition Copyright 2011 Elena Ransley
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CONTENTS
Is self-publishing right for you?
Self-publishing is a quick route to success.
The key word here is interaction
3. Fulfilling the Publisher’s Role
7. Make Your Work Stand Out from the Crowd
Could this be part of your blog topic?
Can I publish through all platforms?
Writing this text has taken me on a fascinating journey. I have met some wonderful people, learnt the values of social media and when to stop asking questions.
The following people I wish to thank for their patience, and apologise to them for the misspelled, hurriedly written grammarless emails: Eoin Purcell, Jerry Simmons, Helen Smith, and Sally Harrison (specifically for putting this crazy idea in my head).
A special thanks in particular goes to Jessica Schmeidler. Initially requested to help out with some proof reading, she has become my editor, designer, mentor and a very good friend.
Thank you to all of you who have read my blog or followed me on Twitter.
In its early days, this book was planned to be a simple, how-to guide for producing an e-book. I spoke to many industry insiders, as well as writers, and it soon became apparent that more of an explanation was needed. The market doesn’t just want to know how an e-book is published, but the background work that is required for producing a quality text.
I hope to have answered those questions in a clear and concise manner. All of the information I provide can be found online. I also hope to have broken through the jargon, dispelled the myths, and provided an unbiased explanation.