So you have written the book, or you have almost finished it and the last thing you want to do is wait to go through the traditional channels. Or, you are a control freak and you can’t stand the thought of someone meddling with your masterpiece. You are not willing to change a word. You want to pick your own cover or choose your own profit margin. That is why you have begun to think of self-publishing. But then, what? Here are four tips to keep in mind as you begin your journey.
1. There is a difference between truly self-publishing and purchasing a print-on-demand publishing package. Do your research.
2. Hire a professional editor. Not everyone who edits knows how to edit a novel or non-fiction book. There is a big difference between editing term papers, technical papers, or a set of bylaws. Get a reference. Read the finished work of another author who has hired him or her.
3. Start marketing your book early in the game and never stop marketing it. You are your number one salesperson.
4. Be prepared to give bookstores deep discounts. Whatever you do, don’t price yourself off the book shelf.
Hope this gives that small, still voice inside you that says “I can do this” a real place to start. Let me know if this helped. I wish I had researched a tad bit more when I self-published Dreams Thrown Away, my romantic suspense novel that I will always continue to market, especially when its sequel is released this summer. If you get a chance, read it! It is also available in Kindle format.
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