Vanessa Wilson, Georgina Hatch

Publish Like A Pro

The Complete Guide to Successful and Profitable Self-Publishing

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Learn the secrets of the publishing trade to create a high-quality book that reads well, looks good, makes you money, and boosts your author profile and brand. Written by two experts in the publishing industry, Publish Like a Pro is the most comprehensive guide to navigating the world of self-publishing in South Africa today. Authors Vanessa Wilson and Georgina Hatch explain in detail exactly what one should consider when choosing to go this route, empowering authors to create better-quality products and helping them avoid costly mistakes along the way. Every aspect of the publishing process is explored - from making the decision to publish and what will be required of you as an author, to all the processes required to get your book from a raw manuscript to a finished, sellable product - with professional advice and best practices provided along the way. Equipped with the 'insider knowledge' that Publish Like a Pro offers, self-publishers will have a greater chance of making the right decisions and reaping the rewards and profits that self-publishing can offer. This book: Examines different publishing models and budget requirements. Explains the production process in detail, offering advice and practical know-how. Discusses a typical production timeline and provides a template for your own use. Explores printing processes and how to prepare your book files for print. Helps you to choose your printing options, including the cover, paper, and binding. Discusses ebook publishing and preparing your file for ebook conversion. Outlines the options for online ebook and print-on-demand distribution. Looks at the economics of publishing and shows you how to work out your publishing budget, set your retail price, and calculate your profit. Explores sales channels, the distribution chain in South Africa, and promotional ideas for your book. Provides resources, tips, and advice throughout, with convenient worksheets and templates to help you plan, budget and prepare your files.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Quickfox Publishing
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. September 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 170mm x 16mm
• Gewicht: 528g
• ISBN-13: 9780639946603
• ISBN-10: 0639946607
• Artikelnr.: 54217851

Autorenporträt

Vanessa Wilson founded and manages Quickfox Publishing, a leading and respected custom publishing company based in Cape Town. She has a graphic design and book production background spanning almost 30 years, having started as an apprentice with Gill Marshall, a prominent, award-winning graphic designer in Johannesburg. After cutting her teeth in magazine and publication design, she later became a book production specialist for South Africa's largest traditional publishers. Since the inception of Quickfox in 2007, she has gained immense experience in all aspects of independent publishing, having adopted a very hands-on approach with each project and, with her team, assisting hundreds of authors reach their goals. She is committed to producing professional, trade-quality books, earning her company a solid reputation in the book trade. In addition to her usual work within Quickfox Publishing, she conducts author consultations and publishing workshops. She has collaborated on two bestselling books, one of which was self-published. This is her third collaboration.