How to Write and Self Publish a Biography or Memoir

Many people have a strong desire to write a memoir and leave their personal story behind for future generations. Most want to see those experiences published as a book.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Generate Ideas for you biography or memoir. What are you motivations for writing the memoir? What memoirs have you enjoyed reading, and why? Who will you share your memoirs with, and who will be the audience for your writing? What aspects of your life do you want to focus on?

2. Is there a specific date you'd like to publish your memoir by, such as an anniversary, birthday or holiday ?

3. Do you want to market your book to a wide audience, or are you writing for primarily family and friends?

4. Find a publisher to help guide you through the self-publishing process. This is especially helpful if you're a first time author.

5. Edit your manuscript to ensure your story is error free.

6. Design a custom full-color cover and interior layout. Publish a black and white or full-color book in paperback or dust jacket form.

7. Distribute your book internationally with a unique ISBN.

8. Sell your book through bookstores, online outlets and your own Web page!

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure your overall marketing and promotion plan is around your budget
• Make sure your publishing company understands your objectives

Resources

• Self Publisher
• Biography Books