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Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors, 5th Edition: Your Roadmap to Creating, Publishing, Promoting, and Selling Your Books

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“...the most comprehensive and up-to-date guide for anyone new to self-publishing. Highly recommended.” —Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer
“...a must-read for anyone thinking about publishing their own works. She’s a great friend to the indie community and provides this valuable resource as a gift of love.” —Robin Cutler, Director of IngramSpark You are an author. Be proud. Be excited. Relish the glory of a finished book. But hold on, don’t get ahead of yourself. The last thing you want to do is publish your book before it’s ready.
Yes, there is still more work to do to produce your book professionally and to make sure it sells.
Make it easier by following the complete step-by-step process in this 5th edition of the Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Independent Authors.
With over twenty years as a writer, self-publisher, web developer, and publishing coach, King has distilled what you need to know to succeed in plain language even a beginner can follow.
You’ll learn how to do critical market research so your book reaches the right readers, how to find book reviewers and early readers who will become your superfans, and how to produce a high-quality book to professional standards so your book competes with the best in your genre.
Find out how to set up a publishing business, how to choose a print-on-demand and ebook distribution service, how to market using social media, and how to reach the traditional media when it’s time to launch your publicity campaign.
This all-inclusive guide will help you do it all yourself or, if you’ve got the resources to hire out tasks, you’ll learn how to negotiate with editors, designers, marketing and PR consultants, and other publishing professionals.
You'll also get access to reader’s resources to get updates to this guide and other bonuses.

458 pages, Paperback

Published May 18, 2020

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Carla King

29 books70 followers
Carla King is an adventure travel writer and author who has captivated readers with her vivid storytelling and pioneering spirit. Best known for her solo motorcycle journeys, Carla has explored the world on two and three wheels, turning her adventures into unforgettable memoirs and travel blogs.

In 1995, Carla blazed a trail in the digital world as one of the first to share real-time travel stories online, creating what we now recognize as travel blogging.

Her groundbreaking work began with a 10,000-mile solo journey around the United States on a Russian Ural sidecar motorcycle, chronicled in her memoir American Borders. This book showcases Carla’s fearless approach to adventure, her ability to find humor in adversity, and her deep connection with the people and places she encounters.

Carla King is also a publishing coach dedicated to helping authors transform their stories into polished, professional books.

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96 reviews41 followers
February 19, 2023
Carla's amazing experience and breadth of knowledge makes this book the premier resource for self published authors. She stays up to date and has valuable recommendations based on her expertise. And, she has a practical, friendly approach that makes it all seem less daunting. Learn from one of the best with this book.
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March 15, 2023
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Do yourself a favor and get the paperback and not the Kindle version. There are too many jewels in this for a successful book launch. Well done Carla!
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