How to Self-Publish Like A Pro: A Comprehensive Guide to Writing, Publishing, and Promoting Your Book

by Tina Koenig

Did you know that only 2,000 authors who publish on Amazon earn more than $100,000 annually?

How to Self-Publish Like a Pro won’t promise you’ll grow rich, but it will help you publish sensibly and professionally without spending your life’s savings.It’s one of the most comprehensive books on publishing and promotion for writers who don’t want to be overwhelmed. This book will help you to gain the confidence to make decisions about your writing that make sense based on your goals.In this book, you will learn how up your author businessWrite the best book possibleDecide if you should self-publish or traditionally publishProduce your book professionallyLaunch your book with free and paid advertising and promotionWhether you have no budget or $100,000 to spend, you’ll find ideas and resources to make your dream of publishing a book possible. Think of this book as your mentor. Each “How to” chapter helps the reader decide within minutes what steps to take next.Everything from Amazon advertising to building author websites is covered in the book.Whether you’re writing children’s literature, adult fiction, or nonfiction, this book will take you through all the steps necessary to publish a book without stress or getting ripped off. Seriously, save the drama for your book’s characters!How to Self-Publish Like a Pro includes suggested budgets, vendors, and production timelines that the author has field-tested. You’ll get current advice from someone who’s working in the business.Tina has worked directly with hundreds of authors to help publish and promote books—from finding the right editors to planning tours and garnering international publicity.About the AuthorTina Koenig is a sought-after book production, marketing, and publicity consultant. She has worked with bestselling authors, publishers, and library systems in the U.S. and internationally. She founded the Internet’s first press release service and has worked with businesses, entrepreneurs, and authors promoting books and products for 30 years. Learn more online at www.tinakoenig.com.ADVANCE PRAISE ~ Two words describe this spot on. ~

This book is chock full of useful information, and not just for those self-publishing. I particularly liked the plentiful resources identified throughout the book which were explained and evaluated--a unique feature. As an author of both adult and children’s books, I plan to use her suggestions in my next book release! In short, two words describe this spot on.-- Karen Gross is an author, educator, and artist with award-winning books.* * *~ Essential Advice ~ Tina Koenig has condensed her expertise into an easy-to-understand, well-organized publishing guide that provides essential advice to anyone writing, publishing, or promoting a book.-- Myrna Greenfield, author of Marketing Your A practical guide to attracting loyal customers and increasing sales.* * * ~ Can't wait to have this book at my fingertips ~I worked with Tina on the launch of my illustrated children's book.

330 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 15, 2023

Reviews

[Marylou · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful

The overall book was very helpful. After reading through it, I was interested to read the note at the back explaining how she used the tools to produce this book.

[Kate Underwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and comprehensive overview of the tasks involved in self-publishing!