When you are working on self-publishing your book, you might have wondered to yourself, if only there were an analog solution to organize my self-publishing journey. Maybe if there were a workbook to work out my plan in, I could complete and finally publish my book. This workbook has to be an informative how-to, with a simple description of the requirements to self-publish my book. This book would give an overview of the types of services that are needed before I can publish my book, with a log to keep passwords for each of my publishing accounts. And because there can be so much to do, it would walk me through the production and editorial stages of publishing my book. This very useful book would touch on topics ranging from the editing stages and how to hire an editor, to the book cover and hiring an artist or illustrator, formator, and layout designer. It would inform me about how to build my book's metadata to help market my book. This amazing book would prompt me and give lots of space to write in my answers. And this book has got to have plenty of lined paper to take notes and dot grid paper for drawing and doodling. Also, to help me plan, this book must have a calendar, with a weekly planner for to-do lists. And when I am not sure what to do next, each week would have an activities list with suggestions for that week. This book would be a companion on my self-publishing journey. Not too small, at 6 by 9 inches, and large enough, with ample room to write out my ideas as they pop into my mind. I'd definitely keep it at my bedside, and it is something I'd surely take with me on the go- pack it in my tote, backpack, purse, man bag, etc. You never know when good ideas come up, so I'd use it to jot them all down on the train, at the beach or at work. I would love a journal like this.

You got it! Self-Help for Self-Publishers is here!!

I am a new author, for the fifth time now. I wrote Self-Help for Self-Publishers as the tool that I could use. I also wrote it for people like you, who aspire to the become an independent author too. For me, the experience of self-publishing a book is such a multifaceted experience- it can feel like the first time each time you publish. So I would not have to try and reinvent the wheel each time I self-published a new book, I designed my own self-help book. You can use it too. The information in this book is fundamental- it gives basic reminders for seasoned authors, and guidance for aspiring authors. We could all use some assistance organizing and planning our individual self-publishing journeys, in this ever changing industry.

Self-Help for Self-Publishers is part how-to, workbook and planner. Use it as a how-to book to organize and planning your book, and a journal for productivity with prompts and useful tools. And it's a workbook within which to apply what you have learned. These are tools to help yourself first, before enlisting any paid services. Make notes, brainstorm, and journal your way to the successful completion of your book. Using this book, you will be prepared to provide what distributors ask for when it is time to upload your title.