Self-Publishing: Sharing the Secrets

by Phyllis Moorman

This book provides an in-depth review of self-publishing from start to finish for both print and e-book.

All areas of self-publishing are addressed, from picking a title to choosing a printer to choosing keywords for search engines. Step-by-step instructions guide an author through formatting both the inside and the cover of her book. Social networking, marketing, and creating an author platform are demystified. Pros and cons of self-publishing are outlined along with associated costs and potential royalties. Checklists are provided for submitting a book for Copyright, ISBN, and to various publishers.

One of the most comprehensive books on self-publishing, this book provides the up-to-date information necessary to publish a professional-looking book.

224 pages, Paperback

Published May 21, 2016

About the author

Phyllis Moorman has lived and worked in Colorado most of her life. She is an author and publisher, having worked in self-publishing for over 20 years. Her publishing experience extends from textbooks to research; from novels to poetry. She has authored five books of poetry and a how-to book on self-publishing.
She is co-owner of Raven Books, a publishing company and retail outlet for books.

She is also an artist and has had exhibits and works sold in the Grand Junction, Colorado area. Nature comes alive with her paintings, whether it's watercolor, pastel, oil, or alcohol ink as the medium.