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Title:

From Pen to Print - A Guide & Workbook for the Self-Publisher

Price:

$20 for one to four copies; $18 for five to ten copies; for more than ten, contact the publisher.

ISBN:

0-971923-0-0

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About the Book

From Pen to Print is a guide and workbook developed from over 21 years of experience working with self-publishers. With 144 pages of answers, checklists, resources, and marketing advice, From Pen to Print is guaranteed to provide all of the advice needed to make the self-publishing experience an enjoyable one. Produce and sell your book with confidence!

Table of Contents

Part I An Introduction to Self-Publishing

Chapter 1 - What is Self-Publishing?
Chapter 2 - Is Self-Publishing for You?
Chapter 3 - An Overview of the Process

Part II The Starting Point

Chapter 4 - Writing the Book
Chapter 5 - Preparing Front and End Matter
Chapter 6 - Formatting the Manuscript
Chapter 7 - Copyright Laws and Permissions
Chapter 8 - Copyright, ISBN, and CIP Data

Part III Cost Estimates

Chapter 9 - Production Costs
Chapter 10 - Printing Costs
Chapter 11 - Miscellaneous Costs
Chapter 12 - Establishing Cost and Selling Price

Part IV The Production of Your Book

Chapter 13 - First Things First
Chapter 14 - Editorial
Chapter 15 - Design, Composition, and Art
Chapter 16 - Page Proofs and Revisions
Chapter 17 - The Final Review
Chapter 18 - Blue Lines

Part V Marketing and Selling Your Book

Chapter 19 - A Few Business Considerations
Chapter 20 - The Marketing Strategy
Chapter 21 - Sales & Promotional Materials

Appendices

Appendix A - The Proper Formatting for Footnotes and Endnotes
Appendix B - The Proper Style for Citing Sources in a Bibliography
Appendix C - Resources for Alternative Systems of Citation
Appendix D - Form Tx with Instructions; ISBN Application with Instructions.
Appendix E - A Flowchart of the Entire Self-Publishing Process

Glossary

Bibliography

Index