Product Description
This is a special Kindle edition of the book, "How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon.com," by Chris McMullen. Note that this special Kindle edition does not include the handful of figures which appear in the print edition of this book.
Learn how to self-publish your book on Amazon.com using a books-on-demand publishing service which is part of the Amazon group of companies. This handy reference will guide you through all of the stages of the self-publishing process, from the conception of your book to writing the manuscript to editing and formatting to PDF conversion to publishing to promotional strategies. The author has self-published over a dozen books, of different types, on Amazon.com. Through his experience and knowledge, he provides several useful tips. Having drawn thousands of professional illustrations with Microsoft Word’s drawing tools, many of which appear in the author’s books and covers, a tutorial is included to show you how you, too, can easily create professional diagrams. Learn how to design a professional cover and book interior, whether you include artwork or photographs. With this reference as a guide, you can self-publish a quality manuscript with ease!
Contents:
Introduction
1 Reasons for Self-Publishing
Advantages of Self-Publishing on Amazon.com
Disadvantages of Self-Publishing on Amazon.com
2 Developing the Concept
Will it Be Worthwhile to Publish Your Book?
Considering the Market for Your Concept
3 Researching the Competition
Finding Related Works
Compiling Your Research
Amazon.com Sales Rank
4 Preparing the Manuscript
Before You Begin Writing
Writing the Manuscript
5 Editing the Manuscript
Revising Your Manuscript
Figures, Tables, and Equations
Front and Back Matter
Formatting Your Manuscript
6 Designing the Book Cover
Designing a Professional Cover
Drawing Your Cover in Microsoft Word
Using the Microsoft Word Drawing Tools
7 Preparing the PDF Files
PDF Conversion Basics
Beyond the Basics
8 Receiving Feedback
Using Constructive Criticism
Test-Marketing Your Book
9 Publishing on Amazon.com
Amazon.com Publishing Companies
Publishing on CreateSpace
10 Marketing Strategies
Promoting with Little or no Cost
Other Promotional Opportunities
Learn how to self-publish your book on Amazon.com using a books-on-demand publishing service which is part of the Amazon group of companies. This handy reference will guide you through all of the stages of the self-publishing process, from the conception of your book to writing the manuscript to editing and formatting to PDF conversion to publishing to promotional strategies. The author has self-published over a dozen books, of different types, on Amazon.com. Through his experience and knowledge, he provides several useful tips. Having drawn thousands of professional illustrations with Microsoft Word’s drawing tools, many of which appear in the author’s books and covers, a tutorial is included to show you how you, too, can easily create professional diagrams. Learn how to design a professional cover and book interior, whether you include artwork or photographs. With this reference as a guide, you can self-publish a quality manuscript with ease!
Contents:
Introduction
1 Reasons for Self-Publishing
Advantages of Self-Publishing on Amazon.com
Disadvantages of Self-Publishing on Amazon.com
2 Developing the Concept
Will it Be Worthwhile to Publish Your Book?
Considering the Market for Your Concept
3 Researching the Competition
Finding Related Works
Compiling Your Research
Amazon.com Sales Rank
4 Preparing the Manuscript
Before You Begin Writing
Writing the Manuscript
5 Editing the Manuscript
Revising Your Manuscript
Figures, Tables, and Equations
Front and Back Matter
Formatting Your Manuscript
6 Designing the Book Cover
Designing a Professional Cover
Drawing Your Cover in Microsoft Word
Using the Microsoft Word Drawing Tools
7 Preparing the PDF Files
PDF Conversion Basics
Beyond the Basics
8 Receiving Feedback
Using Constructive Criticism
Test-Marketing Your Book
9 Publishing on Amazon.com
Amazon.com Publishing Companies
Publishing on CreateSpace
10 Marketing Strategies
Promoting with Little or no Cost
Other Promotional Opportunities
