The Naked Author - A Guide to Self-publishing
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The Naked Author - A Guide to Self-publishing by Alison Baverstock
New digital technology, falling production costs and a new type of company offering publishing services have contributed to self-publishing becoming a viable option for writers, rather than a poor second to finding a commercial publishing deal. Written by a publishing consultant and author, with plenty of advice from other industry professionals, this book offers an objective analysis of the processes and companies involved in self-publishing. It helps you to analyse your objectives, define and meet the needs of your audience and looks at the right kind of content for self publishing. Contains a Foreword by Mark Coker, Founder of Smashwords. It also provides insight into the editorial processes you will need to put your content through, how to commission services from freelancers and companies and how to get a product worthy of your name. It helps you to understand format and design options, and key issues concerning distribution, sales and marketing. Self-publishing is a costly venture and this guide will help you to scrutinise your investment choices and produce a more professional-looking product.
Richly detailed and enormously useful.. [Baverstock] covers every base in the DIY market. * The Independent *
'A clear-sighted, cogent and thorough analysis of a part of the business often fraught with emotional and financial perils. The case studies Alison Baverstock provides are especially illuminating and her dispassionate approach will prove a valuable asset for those who intend to or are interested in self-publishing' -- Peter Straus, Literary Agent
'A clear-sighted, cogent and thorough analysis of a part of the business often fraught with emotional and financial perils. The case studies Alison Baverstock provides are especially illuminating and her dispassionate approach will prove a valuable asset for those who intend to or are interested in self-publishing' -- Peter Straus, Literary Agent
Alison Baverstock is an expert on publishing, has written and lectured widely on the subject and runs the MA in Publishing at Kingston University. She is author of Is There a Book in You? and How to Market Your Book.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781408139820 |
| ISBN 10 | 1408139820 |
| Title | The Naked Author - A Guide to Self-publishing |
| Author | Alison Baverstock |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2011-10-06 |
| Number of pages | 400 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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