Publish Like a Pro: The Complete Guide to Successful and Profitable Self-Publishing

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.