Prepping for the Bookshelf: Master Planning Tips and Publishing Strategies for Indie Authors

By Shana Murph

Take the guesswork out of self-publishing! Become an expert in planning, organizing, and branding yourself for a successful book launch.

In Prepping for the Bookshelf, veteran editor Shana Murph reveals how you can incorporate several tried-and-true publishing strategies into your book development process. There are many ways to self-publish a book and the process can be overwhelming, but learning key techniques will help you plan better and worry less. You will learn how to build your team and develop self-publishing methods you can use repeatedly to publish your most valued works. Featuring a chapter development worksheet, a list of over 200 questions to ask creatives, and a publishing readiness checklist, Prepping for the Bookshelf also teaches you how to:

Develop a seven-step master plan Learn a variety of book-writing methods and approachesProtect your work and discourage copyright infringementEducate yourself on the parts of a traditional publishing contractBuild a strong author brand by understanding your powerful prose position (PPP)Work with editors, typesetters, Website designers, and other creative professionals

Indie publishing doesn't have to be a last resort. It can be your first choice, a well-lit path to something greater. But you'll need a roadmap to get there, and this comprehensive book will help you plan better today so you can publish worry free later!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1736198513
• ISBN13: 9781736198513
• Release Date: December 2021
• Publisher: Revise and Rewrite Editorial LLC
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 7.5"