5 Best Books on Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is easier than said. Since the arrival of digital media and platforms to express and connect, self-publishing has become an exciting process which puts every author in charge of distributing their own work.
Also, it’s highly recommended to go through some good self-publishing books for complete knowledge about the process and resources. This article aims to provide a list of 5 highly helpful books that can help authors to get their work published.
- Self-Publishing: Expectation vs Reality by Nataraj Sasid:
If you are an aspiring writer this book is a must read. It covers almost all aspects of publishing a book including the process of writing publishing, marketing and selling a good book. The book talks about which steps to take and what to avoid in a detail manner. Nataraj’s language is lucid and simple. Though a short read, the book precisely provides the tools and resources for those that intend to publish their book sooner or later. The author in this book has also talked about the pros and cons of self-publishing itself and how it is different from traditional modes of publishing — presenting complex ideas in a much simple manner.
2. Successful Self-Publishing by Joanna Penn:
Joanna Penn’s ‘Successful Self-Publishing’ is a great primer for anyone just getting into self-publishing. She gives helpful tips from her successful career as a self-publisher, offering a variety of steps to publish in either e-book or print formats. Her informative process allows the reader to feel like they have a stronger grasp on what it takes to self-publish and if they’re at the stage to consider self-publishing.
3. 14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book by Mike Kowis:
If you’re looking to self-publish then this is the book for you. The author clearly is success at self publishing, which will help new authors feel a bit more confident with the process. The writing here is easy to follow and will allow you to refer back to the things you need without feeling lost in the material.
The author doesn’t sugar coat things, nor does he exaggerate, which should help those who hope to self-publish know they’re ready. Potential self-publishers will love this book largely because it feels like you are being given advice from someone sitting in the same room. This should help the information stick a lot easier, which will make your experience in the self-publishing world a little less scary.
4. Self-Publishing Books 101 by Shelley Hitz and Heather Hart:
Self-Publishing Books 101 by Shelley Hitz and Heather Hart comes with the tag line: A Step-by-Step Guide to Publishing in Multiple Formats. It will walk a beginner through what they need to know to publish their own work. This book is well written and informative. It does everything it promises. Certainly, a highly recommended book to all writers that want to publish or are publishing their own work. There is some great advice and some useful links provided within this book.
5. The Naked Author: A Guide to Self-Publishing by Alison Baverstock:
Despite the whimsical name, Baverstock’s book takes a very business-like stance on self-publishing. Baverstock posits that self-publishing is a series of investment choices, albeit that what an author is investing in is their own work.
The key, she argues, is making sure these investments — whether the resource is time or money — are handled sensibly and run at a profit. Decisions relating to cover design, formatting and pricing are all interrogated to ensure maximum return.
