Review: Great Overview for Beginners
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 22, 2013
Just getting started in the whole writing and publishing world? Self-publishing Basic Training provides an overview to the publishing process. The pre-planning sections cover the need to think marketing before the book is done. There are good sections on writing and editing. (I've read enough self-published books to say that it would be a wonderful thing if more people heeded the advice in these sections.)The book includes a lengthy discussion of the pros and cons of self publishing and tips for comparing services. It also goes into the nitty-gritty details of self-publishing, like ISBN numbers, pricing details, and returns.Marketing isn't overlooked, starting with design issues for book covers and the interior layout. Pre-launch marketing and some marketing strategies are also discussed.The resources guide at the end is a nice feature and has lots of help to offer, like how to find an editor.