Self-Publishing- Yes you can do it!
Where to Start
Google Docs- Here is a great tool for compiling your content. You can add to your document from a computer, tablet or phone.
Google Sites- Google offers a good option for a basic website if needed.
Convertkit- This is an option for creating a mailing list and other marketing tools.
Content/ Vision/ Genre/ Audience- If you don't have content already, you will need to decide what you are going to write about.
Tim Grahl- Your First Thousand Copies. This book was very helpful to me. Tim helped me understand flow and how to look for what your audience is needing. You will learn what every story must have.
KDP Publishing
Create KDP account- This account will be the 'KDP hub' for your book
www.kindlepreneur.com This guy has an enormous amount of helpful information.
Publisher Rocket- A useful tool for marketing your title and keywords
Dane McBeth Publisher/guru- Dane has tons of helpful videos. I used his word template for my own book.
Formatting- Download Template from Dane,
Self Publishing Made Simple FB group- Emee gave me some valuable tips.
Editing- hire an editor or DIY
Copyright- $50 eventually this will be needed for your book.
Uploading- Final copy/Preview/Publish
Managing Your Book on KDP
Uploading- Easy step by step
Manuscript- Separate the final copy
Cover- Hire this out or DIY
Pricing- Decide on Price before publishing
Proof copies- Buy copies before publishing. You can buy Author copies after publishing.
Formats. Kindle= Word. Hard and paper back= PDF
Troubleshooting- If book returns to "Draft" mode, check your email.
Reports- Easily follow reports to monitor sales/orders
AMS- Plan ahead. I recommend a marketing strategy for your book.
Look up Dane McBeth on YouTube. He is a publisher/guru and has tons of helpful videos. I used his Word template for my book.
FB groub: Self-publishing made simple. Emee gave me some valuable tips.
Editing- Hire this done or DIY.
Copyright $50- Eventually this will be needed for your book.
Upload final copy to KDP. Preview. You can purchase proof copies.
Publish. You can order author copies after you publish.
Uploading- Follow easy step by step
Manuscript (your book)- Separate the final copy, delete or archive old versions.
Cover- Hire this out or DIY. KDP has a good cover creator.
Pricing- Decide on Price before publishing. Consider print cost, KDP percentage, then your royalties.
Enroll in KDP select. 90 days to exclusively sell your digital version on KDP will net higher royalties.
Proof copies- Buy copies before publishing. You can also buy Author copies after publishing.
Formats. Kindle= Word. Hard and paper back= PDF
Troubleshooting- If book returns to "Draft" mode, check your email, KDP will send you any error information.
Reports- Easily follow reports to monitor sales/orders from your KDP dashboard.
AMS (Amazon Marketing Service)- Plan ahead. I recommend a marketing strategy for your book.