How to Self-Publish A Book: For the Technology Challenged Author

by Barb Drozdowich

“This is a very thorough, detailed resource that is a must-have for anyone considering self-publishing a book” ~Jane



Are you interested in self-publishing a book, but fear it is beyond your capabilities?


When confronted with the confusing, multifaceted world of publishing, many authors make the assumption they aren’t capable of self-publishing, but nothing could be further from the truth!



How to Self-Publish a For the Technology Challenged Author is perfect for authors who have finished creating a story, but are intimidated by the next steps. This book’s step-by-step, friendly format will make it easy for you to shake off the anxiety of the unknown and find your way safely and quickly to the fun and profits of self-publishing.



Many books on publishing focus only on Amazon. This book helps you understand the full range of choices available to all authors. It helps authors understand how to make their book available to as many readers as possible.


Author & Technical Trainer Barb Drozdowich, has worked with non-technical authors for years and understands how to break complex topics down using non-technical language. She has traditionally published and self-published 27 books and understands all of its forms. Barb cuts through all the technobabble to teach you what you need to know to successfully publish your book in a down-to-earth and practical way.


Some of the skills you will learn from this book


How to find an editor & cover designerWhat an ISBN is and where to get one for the country you live inHow to structure and format your bookWhere you can sell your book, how to set up all the retailer accounts, and how to get paidWhat to look for in a service provider & where to find freelancers to helpThis book has a huge appendix filled with articles for further reading, lists of helpful videos, lists of distributors, a multi page glossary and much more.


Don’t let your struggles with technology hold you back from self-publishing. Let Barb help you to learn the language and move forward into the publishing world with confidence.


Pick up a copy and start publishing today.

" An in-depth, perfect guide for every beginning author - a must read !"
~Mimi Barbour, USA Today & NY Times Bestselling Author

"As a first time novelist who is also a techno-phobe, this book was just what I needed." ~Susan

"It's easy to read and is packed with well researched information as well as practical advice." ~Willy

"I expected to find surface level information about self-publishing a book but I was pleasantly surprised when that was not the case. Not only it's useful, currently applicable and wasy to read, but also fun." ~Lady Elizabeth

Genres: Nonfiction

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 12, 2022

About the author

Barb can teach anyone to use WordPress. She is a voracious reader of Regency Romance, taxi driver, gourmet chef in training, and slave to a cute puppy.

Barb has taught in colleges, universities and in the banking industry. More recently, she brings her years of teaching experience and a deep love of books to help authors develop the social media platform needed to succeed in today’s fast evolving publishing world. She owns Bakerview Consulting and manages the popular blog, Sugarbeat’s Books. She is also the creator and curator of The Book Blogger List

She is the author of more than 15 books 38 YouTube videos, a beginner WordPress course, a Goodreads course and lives in the mountains of British Columbia with her family.

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't believe how much information is in this book! I was expecting a basic overview of how to stick a book up on Amazon and not much else, so I was shocked to see just how much of the process this book covers. It starts out with some basic terminology used in the book world and then builds on that by describing the physical anatomy of a book. Author Barb Drozdowich then continues on to describe how to actually write and prepare a professional manuscript before even starting to get into the publishing aspect of things.

This is a very thorough, detailed resource that is a must-have for anyone considering self-publishing a book. The basic information provided in the beginning sections and the appendices alone would be more than worth the cover price. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you to NetGalley and Season Publishing for providing me with a DRC of this book.

[Literary Redhead · Rating 5 out of 5]

“How to Self-Publish a Book” provides an insider’s guide to self publishing, whether in book or digital format. The author has 16 self-published books and knows the digital arena intimately. Her expertise has also been honed through teaching non-techies digital language in lay persons’ terms. Written in an easy style that highlights key points, with resource links and a glossary of terms, as well as step by step instructions useful for newbies and skilled authors alike.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the review copy. Opinions are fully mine.

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[Babs · Rating 5 out of 5]

How to self- publish a book is very informative. With the authors background she knows what she is talking about. This book is not just for beginning authors it is also for the seasoned author who wants to try indie publishing. Not only does Barb go over all the key points she includes links and explains what each item is. If you forget why you go along you can use the glossary at the end of the book. Easy step by step to keep an author on track of what to do. She even assigns homework that helps you get use to doing specific things you might not already know. It is a laid back kind of style so a new person will not feel overwhelmed.

[JAnn Bowers · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like reading books by authors who share tips and tricks about how to improve in writing, publishing and marketing. This book was just that. It was full of information for any beginners..

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

Barb Drozdowich tells she she knows why things work in self-publishing and then shows her vast understanding of the process as she lays out the whole range of these things in simple demos. She actually calls it “author-directed publishing” and I find that more accurate and more encouraging. As a beginner, this is the book I’ve been waiting for! With her tech background and deep experience, Barb has given us a dense and complete manual we can really use if we are babes in the publishing and technology woods. I love the homework, given so we can look at books and see how things are done and get a picture of how we want them to work for our own self-published book. Want background on your publishing project in the big picture? You got it. Want a roadmap/flowchart of publishing YOUR book? You got it. Need help with the formatting, prepping the manuscript, structure details, tech explanations of steps in the publishing of your book? You’ll find it all here, with clear explanations that are as relaxed and helpful as if they came from a friend in a chat over coffee. What about book retailers? Barb’s got you covered. Strategies for getting your book sold? You’ll find them here. I love the lesser-known things we can do for our Kindle e-books, like using the X-ray for Authors feature, which I welcome as a reader. Barb’s caveats on self-publishing services are gold. The Glossary is my new friend as I begin to learn the jargon of the publishing world. The list of Distributors, File Requirements, Cover Requirements, and Editor’s Roles are welcome! The resources, articles for learning more, and list of YouTube videos on how do do all the technology required to produce a self-published book all add more value. I now feel confident heading into the self-publishing world with Barb’s manual in my hand.

[Willy Marz Thiessam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Barb Drozdowich in her new book "How to Self-Publish a book" has produced something lovely. Its easy to read and is packed with well researched information as well as practical advice. This is also very reasonably priced. I highly recommend this to anyone who is interested in publishing a book, even if you don't self publish. This book gives you a great lay of the land with up to date information that will help you assess the best way to make your work sell.

[Starr Baumann · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an excellent and informative book for new authors who intend to self-publish. I'll definitely suggest to my clients. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a copy of the ARC.

[Lady Elizabeth · Rating 4 out of 5]

As someone who reads about how the Indie Authors go about writing, publishing, launching, marketing and getting an income from their books, this was golden. This book was packed full of information that will be useful to me in the future.
I was expecting to find surface level information about self-publishing a book but I was pleasantly surprised when that was not the case. Not only it's useful, currently applicable and easy to read, but also fun.
The author did a great job at sharing her knowledge with the collective and I think this is a must read for any person that wants to go the self-publishing route on their writing careers.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book provided by Netgalley. The opinions expressed are my own.

[Lois Strachan · Rating 4 out of 5]

It may seem an odd choice for me to have read, since I’ve published several books, but I found this comprehensive book full of useful information. It’s a step-by-step guide to the often-overwhelming process of self-publishing a book. Yes, I knew some of what was covered, but I gained significant new and valuable insights that will be of help to me as I prepare to publish my next book.

A book I’d recommend to anyone planning on self-publishing a book.

[Lisa Rector · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a lot of details and a lot of references that can help the author. I recommend new authors to take a look at this.