Self-Publishing D.E.Y: Do Everything Yourself

by Christopher John Chater

This pamphlet is designed to introduce the beginning independent author to the many facets of self-publishing and to prepare the self-publisher who dares to do everything himself. Author Christopher John Chater has the unique experience of having done just that. In 2011, he started a publishing company with almost no startup money and no previous experience. He enlisted what help he could get for free from family and friends, and then he endeavored to do the rest himself: novel writing, book covers, formatting, summary writing, blog building, website design, social media—the list goes on and on. In his first year he sold over 35,000 books on Amazon alone. Several of his books went into Amazon’s top 100 for their genres, four of them into the top 10, and they stayed there for months. Read this short book and find out if you’re ready for the challenge of doing everything yourself.

41 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 24, 2014

About the author

Christopher John Chater is the author of the novels The Traveler's Companion, Omegasphere, Aquarius Rising, Out of Body, and the award winning series, Dating in the Apocalypse. He was born in Burbank, California, but has lived all over, the East Coast, the West Coast, and the South. He's worked in several industries, a production assistant in the film industry, a song plugger in the music industry, and a bartender and server in the hospitality industry. He now lives in San Diego and writes full time.

Reviews

[Cherie Kephart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Considering self-publishing? This easy to read, quick guide offers insight and tips on what to do and what not to do. The key: produce a quality product by sticking to the main elements: good writing, good editing, good cover, and good formatting. If you have the inclination, time, and desire, self-publishing can be quite rewarding. The crux of this guide is a clear and encouraging message: you CAN do everything yourself.