The Indie Author's Bible : A DIY Guide to Start Right, What to Do Once You're in Print, and Beyond

This book will show you how to get your manuscript independently published at zero cost, provided you can do the hard work required--you can be as successful as you want to be. This book cover topics such us: ?Step by step road-map to getting in print ?How to get your book into Audible ?How to spot predatory publishers/services ?How to format your interior copy ?Where to get free art for covers ?How to get carried on bookstore shelves ?Wasteful practices to avoid ?Guide to meeting professional standards ?How to create eBook & paperback coupons ?The importance of reviews ?Best practices for self-editing ?And so much more... The Indie world is a jungle and there are few well-beaten paths-and unlike you'd expect, even some of those well-beaten paths end in spike pits, too. If you want to navigate it safely, you might find a guide... like this book. This is a practical book with step-by-step advice to guide any writer through becoming an Indie author. It also covers some of the "why" aspects and peeks beneath the scenes showing failures, successes, inside information, and encouragement for the ultimate do-it-yourselfer. "I'm writing a novel? what are the steps?" "My masterpiece is finished-where do I go now?" "My fantasy series doesn't fit in with any mainstream publisher-how do I self-publish and do it right?" These are the sorts of questions we answer, and more!