Publisher's Synopsis
Learn the secrets of the publishing trade to create a high-quality book that reads well, looks good, makes you money, and boosts your author profile and brand.
Written by two experts in the publishing industry, Publish Like a Pro is the most comprehensive guide to navigating the world of self-publishing in South Africa today. Authors Vanessa Wilson and Georgina Hatch explain in detail exactly what one should consider when choosing to go this route, empowering authors to create better-quality products and helping them avoid costly mistakes along the way.
Every aspect of the publishing process is explored - from making the decision to publish and what will be required of you as an author, to all the processes required to get your book from a raw manuscript to a finished, sellable product - with professional advice and best practices provided along the way.
Equipped with the 'insider knowledge' that Publish Like a Pro offers, self-publishers will have a greater chance of making the right decisions and reaping the rewards and profits that self-publishing can offer.
This book:
- Examines different publishing models and budget requirements.
- Explains the production process in detail, offering advice and practical know-how.
- Discusses a typical production timeline and provides a template for your own use.
- Explores printing processes and how to prepare your book files for print.
- Helps you to choose your printing options, including the cover, paper, and binding.
- Discusses ebook publishing and preparing your file for ebook conversion.
- Outlines the options for online ebook and print-on-demand distribution.
- Looks at the economics of publishing and shows you how to work out your publishing budget, set your retail price, and calculate your profit.
- Explores sales channels, the distribution chain in South Africa, and promotional ideas for your book.
- Provides resources, tips, and advice throughout, with convenient worksheets and templates to help you plan, budget and prepare your files.
