Self-Publishing Guide

You want to write and publish a book but don't know where to start!

Information overload leads to analysis paralysis!

I know how it feels when you are so overwhelmed that you cannot make a decision.

You might be wondering if you can even Self-Publish on your own!

 A little bit about me!

I didn't believe I could write and Self-Publish a book on my own until I did!

I was once where you are with this incredible story floating in my head and dreams of becoming an author in my heart. Then finally, I wrote my first picture book manuscript in September 2016 (I know the exact date because I journal it). I had no idea how this story would come to life and how I could hold a finished book in my hand, but I wrote it. Then came a year-long into the process of Self-Publishing, where all the pieces and a lot of people came together to produce my first ever published book.

Self-Publishing allowed me to finally cross off a dream I have been holding onto for so long. I also achieved many other things after publishing my first two books.

This guide is the guide I wish I had when I started, I stumbled and doubted myself every step of the way, and I wish I had someone to tell me many of the realities I have disclosed in this guide. 

Table of content

Introduction
About The Author
Why I Wrote This Guide
Who Is This For?

What is Self-Publishing
Definition
Types of Publishing
Traditional
Self-Published
Hybrid / Vanity Press

Why You Would Want to Self-Publish
Creative Control
Ownership
Market Availability
Higher Profits
Marginalized Authors
Self Validation

Things No One Tells You About Self-Publishing
How Much It Costs
Your Manuscript Lenght
The Editing Processes
How Long It Takes
The Stigma of Self-Publishing
Recognition
Importance of Social Media
Reviews
Being A Public Figure

Self-Publishing is Not for Everyone
Finding A-Team
Upfront Investment
Overcoming The Stigma
Marketing
Wearing Many Hats
Fierce Competition