Cover to Cover, 2nd edition - Paperback

by Andrew Watson (Author)

The perfect guide to self-publishing a book in Australia. The entire process is explained in clear, no-jargon language, from your original concept right through to printed copies. Chapters in this fully revised second edition include:

-Developing your idea

-Writing and gathering content

-Obtaining photos and illustrations

-Copyright issues

-Designing the cover and text

-Formatting and typesetting the layout

-Creating and publishing an e-book

-Printing and freight

-Publicity and marketing

-Sales and distribution

-Commissioning freelancers and agents

-Contracts and potential legal issues

Written by a publisher with a lifetime of experience in producing books of all shapes and sizes, this easy-to-follow handbook is packed with practical information and insights, with truckloads of useful tips and tricks to help get your book into shops or online and into the hands of readers everywhere.