Want to write a book or create another type of information product and publish it yourself? Good for you — the timing has never been better to join the ranks of independent publishers.
Of course, having great content is not enough. Successful independent publishing requires all those additional things traditional publishers do, including editing, designing, proofing, marketing and more.
But how do you find those resources?
One option is to spend countless hours browsing through hundreds of websites trying to locate the right people for the various tasks you need done. A better option is to get a copy of The Self-Publisher’s Ultimate Resource Guide by Joel Friedlander and Betty Kelly Sargent.
The Guide includes 33 categories of service providers divided into three primary sections: Prepare, Publish and Promote. Friedlander and Sargent (both recognized experts in indie publishing) have vetted the resources listed. However, don't consider listing in this book as a recommendation; you should still contact the resources, talk with them, find out their fees and availability, get references, and decide if you want them to work on your project. This directory gives you a significant head start on the search process.
Whether you’re an experienced indie publisher or just getting started, you’ll find The Self-Publisher’s Ultimate Resource Guide a good reference.
The print list price is $12.99 (you’ll get a discount on most online stores) and the Kindle price is $7.99. I prefer the ebook version because it’s easy to browse through the listings and simply click on links to find out more about each resource.
Click here to buy your copy on Amazon now.
Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book in exchange for a commitment to review it.
Jacquelyn's latest book is Christian Business Almanac: The Ultimate Daily Guide for Kingdom-Driven Entrepreneurs and Leaders.
She is the author of the nonfiction books Simple Facts About Self-Publishing (Second Edition), Words to Work By: 31 devotions for the workplace based on the Book of Proverbs and Finding Joy in the Morning: You can make it through the night as well as the novel Choices (A Joyful Cup Story). With her husband, she is the co-creator of several coloring books for adults and the novelty My Book About series.
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