Self-Publishing for New Authors E-Book

Dale L. Roberts

• Herausgeber: One Jacked Monkey, LLC
• Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
• Serie: Self-Publishing with Dale
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 203

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

You’ve dreamed of becoming an author…

…and now you’ve written your first book.

But how do you get it published?

The world of self-publishing can be overwhelming, especially for new authors. Navigating through the steps of writing, editing, formatting, and publishing can seem like a daunting task. But don’t worry, Dale L. Roberts has your back.

What do successful self-publishers know that you don’t?

Short Answer: A clear roadmap and practical tips.

This comprehensive, easy-to-read guide helps you avoid common mistakes and achieve self-publishing success. Dale will walk you through every step of the process, providing valuable insights and detailed resources along the way.

You’ll learn:

- How to write and refine your manuscript

- Effective editing techniques

- The best formatting practices for your book

- The step-by-step process to publish your book

- The hidden costs of self-publishing and how to manage them

…and much more!

You’ll love this informative and accessible book because it offers a clear, step-by-step roadmap for self-publishing success. Dale’s personal experiences and lessons learned make this guide an invaluable resource for aspiring authors.

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Leseprobe

Self-Publishing for New Authors: A Guide for Writing and Publishing Your First Book

By Dale L. Roberts

©2024 One Jacked Monkey, LLC

eBook ISBN: 978-1-63925-033-2

Paperback ISBN: 978-1-63925-034-9

Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-63925-035-6

Audiobook ISBN: 978-1-63925-036-3

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Contents

Foreword

Introduction

Section 1: Write

Section 2: Edit

Section 3: Format

Section 4: Publish

Section 5: The Hidden Costs of Self-Publishing

Conclusion

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About the Author

Special Thanks

Additional Resources

References

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Foreword

Ihate forewords in books! I mean, you picked up a book by Dale L. Roberts, and here you are, reading a couple of pages from some joker you probably don’t know. Here’s the thing: you and I aren’t that different. It wasn’t long ago I decided to take the plunge and self-publish my own book. I won’t lie; introducing my written baby to the world was scary. But I did it. Fast forward three years, and I’d made a decent little side business for myself. Nothing earth-shattering, but enough to help make daily life a bit less stressful financially. Then I met Dale L. Roberts!

Do you like YouTube? I love YouTube! When I started my self-publishing business, I watched hours of YouTube videos on how to self-publish. There was only one problem: I was getting mixed messages. One “guru” would tell me to do this, then another “expert” would say the opposite. What was true, and what was hogwash? Here was the issue: many of these so-called “gurus” were spouting all this advice based on publishing they’d done years ago. This probably won’t come as a surprise to you, but things change. If these guys and gals weren’t still publishing books, how could I trust they knew what would work now?

The fact that you’re holding Dale’s book shows he knows what he’s talking about. He walks the walk and continues to publish books today. After I stumbled upon his YouTube channel and saw his passion for publishing, I knew this guy was for real. I soon joined his coaching program, and he showed me what I was doing right and where I could make some changes. Between his passion for the industry and his ability to motivate, my drive to make this self-publishing thing take off exploded. After implementing his tips, I was able to triple my self-publishing business. That wasn’t enough for Dale. He also challenged me to start my own YouTube channel. I did, and now, two years later, Keith Wheeler Books has over twenty thousand subscribers. I’m telling you, Dale’s motivational talks are no joke!

Self-Publishing for New Authors is the book I wish I had five years ago when I first started. By picking up this book, you’ve given yourself one of the greatest gifts: a how-to guide that will streamline the learning process. While there aren’t guarantees in self-publishing, as in life, you’ve greatly increased your chance for success by arming yourself with the most actionable tool to minimize the learning curve. This guide will have you complete “publishing a book” on your to-do list.

So, how do you get there? First and foremost, read this book. The laundry can wait. It’ll still be there later. Second, as you work your way through the book, take action! The knowledge in the following chapters will do you no good if you don’t put it into practice. Third, even when you’re done with this book, be sure to keep it someplace handy because you’ll most likely refer to it even after you’ve published your first book. Last but certainly not least, leave an honest review on Amazon for this book. As you may or may not already know, reviews are the best way to thank an author for the work they’ve done. Since getting reviews will be a huge goal for your books, why not appease the review gods by leaving one yourself? It’ll give you that nice, warm, fuzzy feeling inside.

Anyway, I wish you the best of luck as you begin this exciting journey into self-publishing. I know you’re in great hands!

Okay, enough of this foreword crap. Let’s get to the good stuff!

Keith Wheeler

Award-Winning Author & Host of Keith Wheeler Bookson YouTube

Introduction

Everyone has a unique story to share about their entry point into the business of self-publishing. My story started around early 2014 when I finished writing my first book about health and wellness. Though I’d shared what I was doing with my wife, Kelli, she never expected it to go beyond a mere hobby. Every morning for over a year, I got up in the wee hours to churn out my first manuscript before she got out of bed. This allowed me uninterrupted time to peck away at the keyboard and produce a full-length book that I could be proud of.

So you can imagine her surprise when I told her I was planning to self-publish my manuscript through a local print shop. The cost? $1,200!

You’d think it would have taken Kelli a few minutes to process a response, but not her. She seemed to have a ready-made answer to any issues regarding money. Deep down, we both knew the $1,200 was merely the start of things to come. After all, if the cost was $1,200, what was next? Would it escalate to $2,400? Or could it get even worse and grow to $10,000?

“Where are you going to get that money?” she asked.

Less than two years earlier, we’d been struggling to make ends meet. In fact, I had to donate plasma just to get a few bucks to put food on our table. Now that we were in the clear, I was looking to sacrifice our financial comfort for this passion project.

Though my end goal was to write a book and share the soft copy with friends and family, I soon came to realize that more people needed to see it. I wanted more of the world to benefit from my months of labor. Like a father, I beamed with pride over my creation: a 44,000-word manuscript.

Despite knowing this investment should have been a joint decision, I visited a local printer to see how much it would run me. The cost might have been more, and I’m not entirely sure how many print copies I got for the investment. The biggest issue was that I’d tried wagering a bet with our money without my wife’s consent.

Many aspiring authors face this problem. We’re so anxious to share our work with the world that we’d do it at the expense of our livelihood, lifestyle, and even relationships. But it doesn’t have to be that way.

When you want to share your message with the world, self-publishing is one practical solution to consider. In years past, most people viewed self-publishing as an inferior path or something only failed authors did. Not anymore! Mark Dawson and Hugh Howey, known for their success in traditional publishing, switched to self-publishing. Why?

Contemporary self-publishing is more accessible and workable than ever. You don’t have to invest $1,200 on a pallet of books that will collect dust in your garage for years to come. You can spend as much or as little as you’d like. It’s all up to you. That’s the sweet part about self-publishing—you’re in charge! No one can tell you what to do.

With little more than time and sweat equity, you can have a beautiful product. Authors now have more opportunities thanks to print on demand, ebooks, and downloadable audiobooks. All it takes is a little up-front work and a little resourcefulness.

Back in 2013, I didn’t know much about self-publishing. I knew there had been an explosion of ebooks, but I didn’t see the viability of digital publishing. I simply wanted to publish my manuscript as a paperback. Heck, I never even thought about audiobooks at that point. That didn’t seem achievable since I believed I’d have to hire professional narrators and book a studio to record it in. I had so many misconceptions back then! If I could go back in time and set myself straight, I would save my past self a lot of heartache.

Self-Publishing for New Authors is my attempt to pull together the most valuable lessons I wish I could share with my past self—information that’s perfect for newcomers to self-publishing. Maybe you had a spouse who shot you down when you asked for money to publish a book. Perhaps you’re someone who questions their publishing skills, despite having the passion and talent for writing.

In the coming chapters, we’re going to clear up confusion about self-publishing your book. As part of that, I’ll give you the best first steps to getting it all done, including touching on some advice for writing the book. It’s hard to publish a book without spending money, but I’ll explain the potential costs and ways to reduce them without compromising quality.

By the last page, you’ll have a better understanding of where to go with your book and what to do. When sharing a wild idea with your partner, you’ll be better prepared to answer questions. Let’s dig in and get started on your self-publishing journey.