The Naked Author - a Guide to Self-Publishing

New digital technology, falling production costs and a new type of company offering publishing services have contributed to self-publishing becoming a viable option for writers, rather than a poor second to finding a commercial publishing deal. Written by a publishing consultant and author, with plenty of advice from other industry professionals, this book offers an objective analysis of the processes and companies involved in self-publishing. It helps you to analyse your objectives, define and meet the needs of your audience and looks at the right kind of content for self publishing. Contains a Foreword by Mark Coker, Founder of Smashwords. It also provides insight into the editorial processes you will need to put your content through, how to commission services from freelancers and companies and how to get a product worthy of your name. It helps you to understand format and design options, and key issues concerning distribution, sales and marketing. Self-publishing is a costly venture and this guide will help you to scrutinise your investment choices and produce a more professional-looking product.

ISBN 1408139820   Pages 400 ISBN13 9781408139820 (What's this?)   Weight (grammes) 318 Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC   Published in London Imprint A & C Black Publishers Ltd   Height (mm) 198 Format Paperback   Width (mm) 129 Publication date 06 Oct 2011   Spine width (mm) 24 DEWEY 808.02   Academic level General DEWEY edition DC22

Richly detailed and enormously useful ... [Baverstock] covers every base in the DIY market. The Independent 'A clear-sighted, cogent and thorough analysis of a part of the business often fraught with emotional and financial perils. The case studies Alison Baverstock provides are especially illuminating and her dispassionate approach will prove a valuable asset for those who intend to or are interested in self-publishing' -- Peter Straus, Literary Agent

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