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A Guide For The Indie Author: Self Publish Your Book
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This little book is not an instruction manual.
On the cover it reads:
“A Romp”
If you want someone to hold your hand through the process of self-publication, this little book is not for you.
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This informative romp is an introduction to the continually evolving world of independent publishing. It illustrates the path the new indie author will likely travel. While this guide is not a step-by-step, holding-your-hand, instruction-packed text book, it takes the reader along the path that leads to creating a book in print or eBook format. It explains what the new author can expect on the way and details the first-hand experiences that lie ahead. It is written in everyday language with a touch of bathos and humor. It avoids the heavy-handed, wearisome textbook approach. "A Guide For The Indie Author" is a straightforward and concise mini-manual for the fresh, independent author. It describes the process of self-publication from conception, through document creation and book formatting to the distribution of the final product. A light-hearted discussion covers various writing genres, character development, theme creation, writing styles and the inclusion of dialogue. Resources available for the new author are explained, where to look for them and what to do with them after they are found. It is an informative overview of the brave new world of indie publishing that was virtually unknown and impassable a generation ago. We are reminded to enjoy the experience and always make a back-up copy. That, in and of itself, makes sense.
*******************************
This little book is not an instruction manual.
On the cover it reads:
“A Romp”
If you want someone to hold your hand through the process of self-publication, this little book is not for you.
*******************************
This informative romp is an introduction to the continually evolving world of independent publishing. It illustrates the path the new indie author will likely travel. While this guide is not a step-by-step, holding-your-hand, instruction-packed text book, it takes the reader along the path that leads to creating a book in print or eBook format. It explains what the new author can expect on the way and details the first-hand experiences that lie ahead. It is written in everyday language with a touch of bathos and humor. It avoids the heavy-handed, wearisome textbook approach. "A Guide For The Indie Author" is a straightforward and concise mini-manual for the fresh, independent author. It describes the process of self-publication from conception, through document creation and book formatting to the distribution of the final product. A light-hearted discussion covers various writing genres, character development, theme creation, writing styles and the inclusion of dialogue. Resources available for the new author are explained, where to look for them and what to do with them after they are found. It is an informative overview of the brave new world of indie publishing that was virtually unknown and impassable a generation ago. We are reminded to enjoy the experience and always make a back-up copy. That, in and of itself, makes sense.
58 pages, Paperback
First published October 17, 2013
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About the author
Edward R. Hackemer
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Edward R Hackemer lived in Western New York for 55 years before retiring from government service and moving to North Georgia; roughly halfway between Atlanta & North Carolina.
His college education was abbreviated by induction into the US Army in 1968. Ed's civilian employment history runs from paperboy, dishwasher, paper mill laborer, laboratory technician, warehouseman, and over-the-road truck driver. His life experience includes military, federal and county public service in addition to nearly countless trans-Atlantic trips. Ed earned an honorable discharge from the US Army, spent several years overseas, and is happily married. He met his wife in Europe, and upon relocation to the United States she became a proud, naturalized American citizen.
(What a nice word naturalized is! Although it sounds organic and environmentally friendly, his wife isn't green. She's a blonde.)
Ed is currently enjoying retirement with his natural wife, son, daughter in-law, and two grand daughters.
Occasionally, he may be found in the company of his Lenovo Chromebook out on the patio or at his desk plunking out sentences on an HP Pavilion.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EdwardHackemer
Facebook2:
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Blogspot:
https://inacreampackard.blogspot.com
~ the Past can be Tense.
but the Future is Perfect. ~
Life is grand. Remember. That's important.
Wishing you all good reads ....
Edward R Hackemer lived in Western New York for 55 years before retiring from government service and moving to North Georgia; roughly halfway between Atlanta & North Carolina.
His college education was abbreviated by induction into the US Army in 1968. Ed's civilian employment history runs from paperboy, dishwasher, paper mill laborer, laboratory technician, warehouseman, and over-the-road truck driver. His life experience includes military, federal and county public service in addition to nearly countless trans-Atlantic trips. Ed earned an honorable discharge from the US Army, spent several years overseas, and is happily married. He met his wife in Europe, and upon relocation to the United States she became a proud, naturalized American citizen.
(What a nice word naturalized is! Although it sounds organic and environmentally friendly, his wife isn't green. She's a blonde.)
Ed is currently enjoying retirement with his natural wife, son, daughter in-law, and two grand daughters.
Occasionally, he may be found in the company of his Lenovo Chromebook out on the patio or at his desk plunking out sentences on an HP Pavilion.
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/EdwardHackemer
Facebook2:
https://www.facebook.com/edward.r.hac...
Blogspot:
https://inacreampackard.blogspot.com
~ the Past can be Tense.
but the Future is Perfect. ~
Life is grand. Remember. That's important.
Wishing you all good reads ....
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August 3, 2016
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
This book is filled with advice and tips for new and independent authors. It is written in a light-hearted amusing way instead of being rigid and filled with straight-fact information. I felt as though Edward was sitting down talking to me about next steps and what to think about instead of spewing information at me.
Quick read for anyone looking to get their first self-published book out there.
This book is filled with advice and tips for new and independent authors. It is written in a light-hearted amusing way instead of being rigid and filled with straight-fact information. I felt as though Edward was sitting down talking to me about next steps and what to think about instead of spewing information at me.
Quick read for anyone looking to get their first self-published book out there.
March 27, 2014
I won A Guide For the Indie Author: Self Publish Your Book: A Romp by Edward R. Hackemer from Goodreads.
This 50-page book is a nice introduction to writing as a vocation for beginning writers. Hackemer certainly has a wry sense of humor and is very encouraging about navigating and surviving the difficulties of pursuing the dream of writing a book.
Not until chapter 7, page 42 of this 50-page book, does the author truly focus on aspects specifically concerned with self publishing. As he has done throughout earlier chapters, Hackemer directs the reader to search for information elsewhere. In chapter one, he had mentioned various sites for obtaining "templates" used to create print-ready copy. In chapter 7, he now suggests that some publishers require PDF format. As he had done previously with the templates, Hackemer lists a few online sites for the transmission of documents and suggests, again, that you do your own research.
This book is a lighthearted overview of the process of writing a book from inception to self publication that the beginning writer may find reassuring. It is not at all what I had hoped it would be. Hackemer wrote, "If I think of anything more, I will include it in my next edition." Here is what I hoped that a book about self publishing would cover:
What are the various royalty options offered by "Self Publishing" companies? What rights does a writer need to understand when considering self publication? How do the rights of self publishing differ from and compare to traditional publishing? What are the pros and cons of the various types of packages offered? What are the different types of agreements a writer can expect to encounter when dealing with different types of publishers? What types of distribution options are available and what are the pros and cons of those options?
I did not feel that this book addressed any of my questions about the self publishing industry. Again, it is more of a "You can do it" beginner's overview without any of the nitty-gritty details for which serious writers are searching.
This 50-page book is a nice introduction to writing as a vocation for beginning writers. Hackemer certainly has a wry sense of humor and is very encouraging about navigating and surviving the difficulties of pursuing the dream of writing a book.
Not until chapter 7, page 42 of this 50-page book, does the author truly focus on aspects specifically concerned with self publishing. As he has done throughout earlier chapters, Hackemer directs the reader to search for information elsewhere. In chapter one, he had mentioned various sites for obtaining "templates" used to create print-ready copy. In chapter 7, he now suggests that some publishers require PDF format. As he had done previously with the templates, Hackemer lists a few online sites for the transmission of documents and suggests, again, that you do your own research.
This book is a lighthearted overview of the process of writing a book from inception to self publication that the beginning writer may find reassuring. It is not at all what I had hoped it would be. Hackemer wrote, "If I think of anything more, I will include it in my next edition." Here is what I hoped that a book about self publishing would cover:
What are the various royalty options offered by "Self Publishing" companies? What rights does a writer need to understand when considering self publication? How do the rights of self publishing differ from and compare to traditional publishing? What are the pros and cons of the various types of packages offered? What are the different types of agreements a writer can expect to encounter when dealing with different types of publishers? What types of distribution options are available and what are the pros and cons of those options?
I did not feel that this book addressed any of my questions about the self publishing industry. Again, it is more of a "You can do it" beginner's overview without any of the nitty-gritty details for which serious writers are searching.
April 6, 2014
I received this book for free through Goodreads First Reads.
This is less a book, and more of a pamphlet. Basic self-publishing info. Most important to me was the information regarding copyright and ISBN numbers.
In the next printing, I would suggest that the proof reader of this title check Chapter 10, and change:
"barnesandnobel.com" to "barnesandnoble.com"
This is less a book, and more of a pamphlet. Basic self-publishing info. Most important to me was the information regarding copyright and ISBN numbers.
In the next printing, I would suggest that the proof reader of this title check Chapter 10, and change:
"barnesandnobel.com" to "barnesandnoble.com"
Displaying 1 - 3 of 3 reviews