Does the self publishing process seem overwhelming? The idea of handling every aspect of the publishing process can seem mind boggling, but it's also the best part of indie publishing: having total control to bring your vision to your book to life. Luckily, it doesn't have to be as overwhelming as it might seem on first glance. Let's look at every step of the self publishing process so you're armed with everything you need to know to publish a book!

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FURTHER RESOURCES
Knowing Your Market:
-How to Write a Logline:    • How to Write a Logline (don't skip th...  
-How to Write a Pitch:    • How to Write a Pitch for Your Novel  
Hiring an Editor:
-Hire a Professional Editor: https://reedsy.com/?utm_source=youtub...
-Is Your Book Ready for an Editor?:    • Is Your Book Ready For an Editor?  
-Working With a Professional Editor:    • Working With a Professional Editor | ...  
-How to Self Edit Your Manuscript:    • How to Self-Edit Your Manuscript  
-Types of Editing: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/editing...
Book Design:
-How to Work With a Cover Designer:    • How to Design a Book Cover (for Indie...  
-A Guide to Interior Design:    • A Guide to Interior Book Design: Tool...  
-Hire a Designer: -Hire a Professional Editor: https://reedsy.com/?utm_source=youtub...
Distribution:
-Choosing a Print on Demand Service: https://blog.reedsy.com/print-on-dema...
-Ebook Distribution: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/ebook/e...
-Is KDP Select Right for You?:    • Should You Self Publish with Amazon KDP?  
-How to Make an Audiobook as an Indie Author: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/audiobo...
-How to Publish on Amazon KDP:    • How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon KDP  
-A Complete Guide to Amazon KDP: https://blog.reedsy.com/guide/kdp/?ut...
Marketing:
How to Create a Marketing Plan:    • How to Create a Marketing Plan for Au...  
-How to Promote Your Book:    • How to Promote Your Book | 9 Book Mar...  
-70+ Marketing Ideas: https://blog.reedsy.com/book-marketin...
-How to Have a Successful Book Launch:    • How to have a Successful Book Launch  

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Write the book
3:23 - Hire an editor
5:30 - Work with a designer
6:40 - Format for ebook and print
8:43 - Pick your platform
9:16 - Price your book
10:42 - Self publish!

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Writing Exercises: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-exerc...
Writing Contest Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/writing-conte...
Literary Magazine Directory: https://blog.reedsy.com/literary-maga...
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