If you’re thinking about self-publishing your book, there are a few things you need to do first. Here are five tips for getting started:
1. Research what it takes to publish a book today. There are plenty of resources available online, including blogs, articles, and books. It can be helpful to consult with an experienced self-publisher before starting your project so you know what to expect and can get advice on the best way to go about it.
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2. Get organized. Before you start writing your book, make sure you have all the materials you need—from drafts of your chapters to sample pages from your storyboards—to ensure that your manuscript is as polished as possible when it arrives at publishing houses.
3. Create a marketing plan. Once you’ve finished writing and editing your manuscript, it’s time to put together a marketing plan that will help bring awareness to your book and increase its chances of success. Plans include researching the best ways to market your work online (social media, blog tours, etc.), setting up displays or signings at local events, and developing targeted ads.
4. Find an agent or publisher. If you don’t want to take on all these tasks yourself, consider finding an agent or publisher who can help build awareness for your book and help get it into store shelves or onto digital reading devices.
5. Go ahead—start writing. Even if you don’t have all the answers to the questions listed above, writing is an important first step on the road to publishing a book. Knowing what you want your book to be and how you plan to get it there is half the battle.
