Book Contents

The Self-Publishing Revolution book is designed to get you started on your self-publishing journey as quickly as possible. It's short - only 87 pages - but it's packed! You'll get only the information you really need to make a splash with your book, delivered by an author who started with nothing and ended up selling 40,000 copies of a single title. Purchase a book about self-publishing from an Author who's been there!

Table of Contents

• Self-Publishing Quiz
• Introduction
• The Story of My Bestseller (40,000 copies sold)
• Self-Publishing Checklist
• Part I. Deciding to Self-Publish
  1. Who Should Self-Publish?
  2. Self- vs. Traditional Publishing Profit Comparisons
  3. How Print-On-Demand Has Changed Everything
  4. Avoiding Common Scams
  5. Comparing Print-On-Demand Companies 2011
• Part II. Book Development
  6. Hitting Your Target: Editing
  7. Cover Design & Interior Layout
  8. Branding, Pen Names & Publisher Name
  9. Printing Options
  10. Copyrights, ISBNs & The Library of Congress
• Part III. Reaching Your Audience
  11. Overview: Book Availability
  12. Soliciting Reviews & Going Public
  13. Start Selling Online
  14. Selling In Person
  15. Marketing Strategies & Book Signings
  16. Working With Retailers & Distributors
• Interviews with Self-Published Authors
  • Steven Morrison
  • Jody Rose Helfand, Joey Hellrose
  • Claire Ruth Winter
  • Raw Chef Andi
  • Lee Harrington
• Excerpts from “Self-Publishers Flourish as Writers Pay the Tab” (link to article)
• Glossary of Publishing Terms
• Royalties, Taxes & Seller’s Permits
• Resources
• About the Author

Icons Used in the Book

		You'll find Revolutionary Tips scattered throughout this book, including how to: engage in no-apology branding; find a cheap way to a great cover design; get the endorsement of your dreams from your favorite author; sell POD-printed books to your favorite bookstore; do a book signing or radio interview without fear; and launch a killer book release event, online or off.
		Highlighted Legal Points include: what the ISBN really means; how to legally sell your books on the street without a license; who does and does not need a seller's permit; how to cash checks written to your pen name; how to file your Federal income taxes; and the legal difference between royalties and self-employment income.
		Valuable Scam Alerts alert you to bogus package deals, swindling editors, fake reviewers, and false promises of distribution.
		You'll also be informed of book industry Phat Stats that will help you make strong decisions for your career as a self-publisher.

Take the pulse...

Ultimately, every member of your target audience will find something valuable in your writing, but this can only happen if your book is truly representative. It may be easier to understand this necessity when it comes to non-fiction, but it’s equally true of fiction. For instance, a satisfying novel needs to have a wide array of characters who reflect the personalities and philosophies, and therefore generate the conflicts, that are provocative and timely for your target audience. You can only accomplish this with input from at least a few very different members of your target audience. Somehow, you need to get your finger on the pulse. Find out what’s missing from your book, what should be further developed, and what's irrelevant or overdone.

- Self-Publishing Revolution