Self-Publishing for Dummies

Get people reading your work--the easy way

After you've toiled over your manuscript, you want people to read it. Self-Publishing For Dummies lets you cut out the middle man, so your book can find its audience without agents or publishers. You'll walk through the entire self-publishing process as you learn to write a book that will appeal to your audience, order printed books or create an ebook, and distribute and market it to your readership. The clear instructions in this Dummies guide will help you get your book into the hands (or onto the devices) of readers everywhere.

Inside...

• Determining if self-publishing is the right choice for you
• Writing, editing, and designing your manuscript, cover, and layout
• Setting up your own publishing company
• Working with print and digital options
• Promoting and marketing your book
• Distributing your book in bookstores and online