I put a presentation together about my experiences as an Indie Author. Thought you might find some of the tips of value to you or someone you know who is wanting to publish their book.
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Musings & Other Notable Tid-Bits From an Indie Author
1. From an Indie Author
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2. Why Write a Book?
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3. Who are you writing it for?
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4. How is Your Book Unique?
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5. What’s The Title?
Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak
The Top Ten Sins Most Managers Make
& How to Avoid Them
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7. Layout & Book Size
Choose font size, style and layout of the pages
Visit your local book store and check out other books
related to your subject matter and to see what size of book
they used. Adopt a “Best Practice” mind set.
I wanted a book that you could read on a plane and carry in
your briefcase or purse. Settled on 6 by 9
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8. Start Writing
Decide on a schedule.
Write to the title and stay on topic
Write – print out – edit
Re-write – print out – edit
I write – print out – edit – and write again until it flows
off my tongue without stumbling over the words.
I read out loud – drives my cats crazy – but it has to
sound right to me or it isn’t right
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9. Editing
Convert word document into a PDF – the way it will
look in the book
Make final changes
Save completed chapter as a PDF file
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10. Editing & More Editing
After all the chapters have been written and converted
to a PDF in the books format I print out a number of
copies and give a copy to people who’s opinion I
respect and who will be honest with me when giving
feedback.
Make revisions based on the feedback.
Print out one final copy and give it one last look over.
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11. Final Editing
Letting go is the hardest part for me because I’m
always tweaking what I write but, you have to learn to
let go and give it up.
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12. Does Your Cover Grab You?
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14. ISBN & Bar Code
The Canadian ISBN Service System (CISS) – Library and Archives Canada
Created an account and listed myself – Brinley Publishing as the publisher of
record. You can get up to 6 ISBN numbers at no charge. You will need an ISBN
number for each edition. (hard cover, paperback and ebook)
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15. File Conversion
Formatting for Smashwords – ebook
Formatting for Amazon KDP – paperback and ebook
Conversions cost $60.00 US each
ePUB and PDF formats
Conversion done by Ebook Launch – Comox BC
https://www.facebook.com/YellowDog.ePublishers
http://www.freelancer.com
http://www.elance.com
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16. Publisher Options
Brinley Publishing – Owning your own ISBN allows
you to be listed as the Publisher.
Createspace - http://www.createspace.com
Createspace - ebook store
Smashwords – http://www.smashwords.com
Lulu Publishing – http://www.lulu.com
iUniversal Publishing – http://www.iuniversal.com
Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)
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17. Createspace – Printed Edition
http://www.createspace.com
Division of Amazon
Book listed on Amazon
Book web page
They handle the sales on a 70/30 split
You decide retail price and retain all rights
You can order copies to sell at your book signings,
workshops and on your website
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18. Smashwords – Ebook
http://www.smashwords.com
If you have any questions you can find answers on their
FAQ page:
https://www.smashwords.com/about/supportfaq
Gets your ebook edition on
Kindle, Kobo, Sony, Apple, Diesel, Libraries, UK and
Europe
Web page for your ebook
They handle the sales on a 70/30 split
You set retail price and retain all rights
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19. Printer Options
Createspace – Paperback USA Edition
First Class Press – Paperback Canadian Edition
Local printer for inventory to sell at book
signings, workshops and online
Small independent book stores will carry your book on
consignment.
Print on demand saves you carrying inventory. Same
price per book for 1 or 100
First Class Press – Contact Larry Cavanaugh
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20. Marketing
Twitter: http://twitter.com/briansmithpld
Linkedin: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/briansmithpld
Google: https://plus.google.com/u/0/+BrianSmithpld
25 Free Services to Help You Promote Your Book
http://dpc123.com
Susan Kendrick - From Back Cover to Bestseller
http://www.WriteToYourMarket.com
Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/briansmithpld
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21. Create a Buzz
Book Signings
Interviews
Book Reviews
Articles
Blogging
Kobo ebook (Chapters)
Nook ebook (Barnes & Noble)
Kindle KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing)
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24. You Need a Web Site
Web Site: http://briansmithpld.com
Wordpress: http://www.wordpress.com
Webmaster: Barbara Munshaw –
themunshawgroup@gmail.com
Graphic Designs: Kimb Tiboni Manson –
kimbmanson@shaw.ca
Book Cover Photo: Josh Jefferies Photography
www.joshjefferies.com
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25. Projects on The Go
Workbook to compliment my first book – Confessions
of a Reformed Control Freak. “Leadership Lessons
from a Reformed Control Freak – The Art of
Managing and Leading in the 21st Century”
One of 20 authors collaborating on a “Global”
leadership development project. “Energize Your
Leadership – A New Beginning for Tired, Stuck or
Discouraged Leaders”
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26. Which Title?
Confessions of a Reformed Control Freak
Musings and Other Notable Short Comings
or
Get a Grip!
You Can Live a Deliberate Life
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27. Thank You
Questions and Answers?
Thank you for being here and participating in
today’s discussion. I wish you continued success.
Brian Smith – briansmithpld@gmail.com
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