Nine Steps to Self-Publishing Success
Nine steps to success- book self publishing provided by self publisher resources- Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin, Canberra, Hobart & Australia-wide!
Nine Steps To Self-Publishing Success!
Self-publishing offers great scope and opportunity for many authors/self publishers, and there are any number of legitimate reasons for you to consider self publishing:
- You want ultimate control over your final product.
- You have a manuscript for a niche market and can’t get the interest of a mainstream publishing house. Despite rejections, you believe your ms is worth publishing.
- You have written a family history and want it printed as a book to keep for posterity. But be warned: self-publishing is hard work and to take on the mantle of self-publisher is to add to the ‘writer/artist’ role those of project manager, marketing guru and financier. Not an easy task.
Word Processing for Writers
Want to know how to format your manuscript using Word?
Free template available: Simply state your book size, number f printed pages and the program you are going to use.
Want to know how to format your manuscript using Word?
We have a strong team of professionals who specialise in Cover Design, Formatting/ Typesetting, Editing, Proofreading, Website Creation, Marketing information and materials, Book Printing large offset press as well as Print on Demand, Press Releases and Illustrations.....
We commit to complete customer satisfaction with a fast-turn around of services at affordable prices.
With your very own consultant, self-publishing can truly be a rewarding and enjoyable experience.
This part of the journey is where you, as a new author, can benefit most with the right guidance and support.
When you have completed your research you may arrange a consultation.
If you want to format some of your contents yourself please ask for a template first that you can use as a guide.
Family history books can take a long time to compile. Start off with the correct setup to avoid lengthy formatting issues.
Check your quote has the correct information on it then sign and organise your deposit.
We do allow for any adjustments along the way, such as page count and extra services.
3Welcome & Hints for Success
Receive your welcome package.
Complete and return your forms.
Send us your files: www.loveofbooks.com.au/our_process.html
If you are setting up your own files please read:
Background images and colours need to bleed 3mm off the page.
4Your Manuscript
Worried about your manuscript?
Explore this site for manuscript writing tips.
Our personal appraisal service provides you with feedback - highlighting strengths, weaknesses, development, as well as offers recommendations for improvement if needed.
Editing and Proofreading
Take advantage of our editing and proofreading services. Your book will be professionally edited, checked and ready for the next step. Why wait for months for your book to be edited? We can have your manuscript back to you (and ready to go) within weeks.
Check your manuscript thoroughly if you are taking charge of your own editing and proofreading to avoid extra costs and save time during the formatting stage.
If we are providing the editing service, it is important for you to work closely with the editor we have selected for you.
A superbly polished manuscript has more chance of success.
Use our secure transfer service to send your manuscript for quoting. Go to this page then navigate to the bottom of the page to the file send box.
Choose size, binding options, Book Cover and Contents styles to compliment your new book.
Some example sizes and binding options are:
Coil Binding
Half Canadian Bind.
6&7Cover Design & Formatting
Formatting can be quite tricky.
Margins, chapter headings, page numbers, justifications, drop caps, spacing, indenting - take advantage of our formatting services. Our designer will work from your final manuscript and provide you with a design form to complete. You can then indicate where you want the page numbers, spacing, a contents page etc. We will send you the first 20 pages of your file to check and approve. Your book will be created in the program ready for you to check before sent to proof. We will send previews in PDF format. Send us your text and images in order for us to complete your manuscript.
No images? We have illustrators to help.
Work with your designer to create your cover and formatted manuscript.
Your manuscript will need to be in the final stage before we can format it.
If you have ideas for your cover, set this up in your own program and send it to the designer. If you’re happy with your idea, we can place your cover into our program with correct measurements and ready for print.
Your designer can create your cover from scratch. We also have a huge collection of cover samples if you want to select a style. Your Cover is printed separately to the book file. It will hold the front, back and the spine similar to these examples when finished. We used the information you provided to us on your forms to create your contents and cover files.
Provide feedback and work with us to ensure your files are created to your expectations.
Simply approve the next step for your books to be printed or work with us to amend your files for a FREE second proof copy.
8ISBN Registration
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally. While an ISBN is not mandatory, and does not provide copyright on a work, it is the principal world-wide ordering device for the international book trade and library market.
ISBN Pricing
For the cost of $280.00 simply complete your ISBN form provided to you by Love of Books. We will take care of the rest..
9 Receive Your New Books and Start Marketing
Your new books will be delivered to your nominated address.
The book binding is fully guaranteed.
A free marketing information package will be sent to you! It will contain:
1 Your Marketing Plan Notebook
2 Tips and Ideas Package
Note: We are here to answer any questions!