How to write a book and publish it
How I did it: I have been writing books for years, when I wanted to publish my own book I bought many books on publishing, marketing and read everything I could. I joined online networking groups and participated in discussions and forums, visited blogs and tried to learn all I could about the publishing business. I attended the BEA every year and stayed away from print on demand. I hired an editor that I could barter with to save money, purchased my book covers and hired a book designer for the lay out, back cover, spine and front cover work. I wrote a marketing plan and saved my money.
Lessons & tips: Treat publishing your book as a business, be professional, spend the extra money on a good cover, and get professional author photo's taken.
Resources: John Kremer's blog and books.
Dan Poynter's blog and books.
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