How to Self Publish a Book

Writing a book can be an enjoyable adventure but what do you do next? Here are some simple tips to get that book self-published an on the market while you’re looking for a publisher.
(Todd Stocker, Author, www.whyandhowresources.com)

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with internet access
• Microsoft Word

1. 
   Write the Book

   WRITE THE BOOK! Yes, a no-brainer. Use Microsoft Word to write out the script, making sure that you are adding a table of contents, page numbers and section dividers.

2. 
   CreateSpace Logo

   RESEARCH SELF-PUBLISHING COMPANIES ONLINE. There are many out there that will publish your book for a wide range of fees. I use a company called Create Space because they are FREE and they print the book on demand (which means no inventory for you). They are a subsidiary of AMAZON.com and put your book on Amazon with an ISBN number for FREE.

3. 
   World Wide Web

   PURCHASE A CHEAP DOMAIN NAME OR WEBSITE FOR YOUR BOOK. Microsoft Office Live offers a FREE website or luckyregister.com gets you a domain that you can link directly to your book on Amazon. (EXAMPLE: Go to www.whyandhowresources.com to see my website or www.8trackparent.com as an example of how the direct domain name works.)

4. 
   Keep Writing

   KEEP WRITING. Just because you’ve just published the next great American novel doesn’t mean you’re done. Do whatever it takes to keep a habit of writing and someday, a publisher may pick up your work.

Tips & Warnings

• Nothing is a guarantee but self publishing is a simple and easy way to get your book out there.

Resources

• Why and How Resources
• John Nemo Books
• An 8-Track Parent In An Mp3 World