I hope to publish many, many more in the years to come. For ebooks, i insert an additional warning statement above the standard one. The page, which is usually on the back of the title page, contains the statement, library cataloguing information, credits for photography, design, page layout, and printing, as well as contact information for the publisher and distributor. How to self publish an ebook in this article, ill go through why self publishing an ebook is a good idea, how to format an ebook for publication, exclusivity vs going wide on multiple platforms, the specific sites available for self publishing ebooks and what information you need, thoughts on pricing, and piracy. For some reason, the page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to mention all those mysterious numbers. Moved and changed titles of chapters, changed the general layout all without consultation and authorisation inspite of an email stating that i want the chapters left as they are. If youre selfpublishing, you should know that the publisher is you not kdp or ingramspark, for example. Samples of a long page and a short page are provided so. This text is fairly standard across books and publishers but you can tweak it. Copyright page template to use in your book book design. A selfpublisher has a growing number of options for how to get his or her book out to the public, but that can present its own challenges. Those days are gone because of the rise of selfpublishing.
Determining the existence and validity of a involves taking the time to do the research. Scott allan is a student success coach and inhouse content creator here at self publishing school. Your digital book ebook does not require an isbn, but many. Jan 15, 2010 samples of a long page and a short page are provided so readers can copy and paste them into their own book files, ready for customization. May 27, 2015 book promotion expert ben cameron always says writing the blurb is the hardest 100 words youll ever write, and many authors are also stumped when it comes to writing the front and back matter another task that usually falls just when youre feeling least like writing another word, after completing your books final edit. How to self publish for free, online and print on demand. The selfpublishers guide to the copyright page with.
May 07, 2019 when you write and publish your own works, you are now in business for yourself, and business owners protect their property by learning how to a book the right way. Many self publishing authors find the page to be horribly confusing. For example if he wants to include ed text, photographs, drawings, maps or similar graphic designs he will need to obtain either a. Here are some legal terms to keep you informed on your rights as a selfpublisher and protect your works. Now writers can publish their own books and control their own destiny. You can also use an online, lowcost self publishing service such as to cut out a lot of the technical skills, time and money needed to self publish, but ensure that you still have the freedom to make your book look as you want it to. Youll see this sentence most often in books that are published outside the united. Self publishing is becoming increasingly popular and gaining ever wider acceptance. How to selfpublish your book kindle edition by king, carla. If you dont want to read the entire post, i talk you through the highlights in this video. Youll have to pay a fee to self publish, but it is a way to get your writing journal published quickly without having to wait for an acceptance or rejection letter.
One aspect of getting ready to self publish that many authors either ignore or dont think they have the resources for is editing. And that makes it an integral part of your book marketing program. Having a professional editor go through your manuscript to eliminate inconsistencies, typos, formatting issues, and more is an essential part of your ebook s success. Anyone with a computer, internet access, and something to say can publish a book.
With the rise of selfpublishing, it has left many authors confused as to what is. Reading this post and comments saved me some time and potential headaches. Wow, this is so much great information, all in one place dave. This doesnt mean that the process is easy or foolproof, but at least its possible and available to many more writers. Thanks for sharing it with those of us who are newbies to the self publishing world.
Looking back on my experience, i definitely made some mistakes. You do have options available that can make publishing this ebook either free or expensive, depending on what youre looking to accomplish. Book copyright page examples for your ebook kindlepreneur. You have your own set of goals, so reaching them requires a unique set of tools. Most epublishing services fall into one of the following categories. I am writing my first ebook now and plan to publish it on amazon, so wish me luck. Have you written a book that you would like to publish or have available in ebook format. Self publishing will be defined differently depending on who you ask.
Ebook publishing with ingramspark selfpublish your ebook. Copyright page samples you can copy and paste into your book. No need to juggle multiple contracts for various individual distributors. In the beginning of 20, i went through the exciting process of writing, publishing, and selling my first ebook on amazon kindle. The book is traditionally published only if the publishing expenses are paid by the publisher. My self published book by shieldcrest of aylesbury is only as far as the proof copy. Learn how to an ebook or your self published book, and other basics. Here are some legal terms to keep you informed on your rights as a self publisher and protect your works.
The reason, because after the books are published i send the synopsis, many of them to tradistional publishers and never get them back. In this tutorial i will teach you how to a book before i get in to the main elements of exactly how to protect your written work, lets get a few things clear. How to selfpublish print books selfpublishing advice. So as soon as you are done with your self published book or ebook, you automatically have protection. Copyright page example of copyright pages free copyright. We always recommend you use acrobat distiller to create the pdf file.
How to create a copyright page in 5 minutes with template. For those whove embarked on that vast and daunting journey of self publishing, you know how complex the process may be. In how to self publish your book, carla king quiets the noise and identifies the essential considerations you need to make. Jul 02, 2017 this is an introductory guide to how to selfpublish both print and ebook, and how to choose the right services or approach based on your needs and budget. Successfully manage your ebook publishing from one platform with ingramspark. An ebook is a special type of computer file that you can read on a computer, dedicated electronic ereading devices like a kindle or kobo, a tablet computer such as an ipad, or a smartphone. Jan 04, 2018 allis standard advice to all indie authors planning to selfpublish print books is to use a combination of amazons createspace service the division of the massive etailer amazon that enables you to selfpublish paperbacks and ingram spark the division of global publishing giant ingram set up specifically to serve selfpublishers. Scott has a passion for teaching strategic life skills and inspiring people to take charge of their lives. How to self publish an ebook, print book and audiobook a step by step guide on how to self publish a book. For most of publishings history, if an author wanted to selfpublish, they had to invest. Sep 12, 2019 after completing your account setup and preparing your book file, you will now be ready to publish your polished, formatted manuscript on amazon. Nov 12, 20 i published two books with publish america, self publishing. One of the most common questions i get from new self publishers is, what do i put on the page.
Self publish your writing journal by submitting the completed journal manuscript to a self publishing book company. How to selfpublish your book through amazon forbes. Thanks to technology, it has become simple to self publish an ebook. If you do not plan to purchase acrobat full version, you can try some free pdf creation tools, such as. How to selfpublish an ebook research project interview 7 march 20. Cnet executive editor david carnoy offers some basic tips for e book publishing and lays out your best options for. This tutorial will walk you through the process of preparing a manuscript for publishing, formatting the manuscript and.
For example, if you really spend a lot of time on your work, and want to ensure. Weve helped thousands of authors publish successfully, and well be by your side all the way. Ill probably use the short version for my selfpublished ebook. Kindle book copyright page examples for self publishing. The selfpublishers guide to the copyright page with template. If you choose to print with diggypod and we hope you do. Printed and e book publishing part 1 this is part 1 of our series on selfpublishing printed and e book publishing.
I ll probably use the short version for my selfpublished ebook. Samples of a long page and a short page are provided so readers can copy and paste them into their own book files, ready for customization. But from those mistakes came some valuable lessons i can pass on to those of you who are about to publish your book on amazon. Theyre services designed to help writers selfpublish or distribute their ebooks. As for the address, if you dont want to make it public, thats perfectly fine. The kdp terms and conditions and content guidelines require that you hold the publishing rights to any content you upload for sale on amazon. As selfpublished authors it is absolutely vital that we protect our written works. If your book is a howto book, like most of our clients books its prudent to include a disclaimer about your content being general in nature and not representing professional advice. Apr 23, 20 a publisher must obtain the owners permission to reproduce protected material or he runs the risk of later becoming the defendant in a infringement action. About copyright for selfpublishing books star print brokers.
Apr 17, 2017 nowadays, anyone can write a book and easily self publish it. You would still retain the rights to your writing journal. Most selfpublished ebook authors wont include a cip data block. Cnet executive editor david carnoy offers some basic tips for ebook publishing and lays out your best options for publishing. Selfpublishing puts a lot of work onto the authors shoulders, so diggypod. Dont miss the world of readers who only read ebooks. Visit the links below and follow their advice to correctly publish your ebook. Front and back matter in books selfpublishing advice. Selfpublishing selfpublishing companies publishing a. Youll find links to more publishing resources at the bottom of this page. But i contend that the page wins the prize because its probably the first page that a librarian, bookseller, or distributor looks at. It lets you sell a paperback copy of your book either on or directly from.
In the past, printing processes and costs prohibited small runs of books, so self publishing was difficult and expensive. Includes how to publish an ebook, a print book, and an audiobook, as well as how to self publish on amazon and other bookstores. Leaving such an essential intermediate step out of the kindle publishing equation leaves new self publishers confused and feeling uneasy when getting their book ready to upload onto kindle direct publishing kdp. Not registering a officially may be the best thing for certain publishing mediums where it would be impractical to attempt to something such as a website, ebook you will distribute for free, etc. An easy stepbystep illustrated guide to successful self publishing kindle edition by haines, derek. These custom packages make it easy to decide what your book needs and provide it all in one, convenient order. How to copyright a book quickly stepbystep with examples.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. May 15, 2016 you have the when you put the words into a fixed form, unless you have signed it away somehow. In this section, well give you the whistlestop tour. This is amazons printondemand service for indie authors. Uploading or attempting to upload any content for which you do not have rights can result in the rejection or removal of your book, negative impact to your account status, andor loss of royalties. A cip data block is not something you can create yourself. In other words, if an agent or traditional publisher wants to work with you after you release your ebook, youre still eligible to sell your rights. Use the above examples as templates when creating a selfpublished page in your book. Simply fill in your information isbn, year, publisher, printer, website, etc.
Well show you what we believe to be the simplest method for publishing a book independently, while also providing you with the resources to learn more if you want. For example, a high quality cover will cost you several hundred to several thousand dollars. Sep 07, 2018 nancy starkman is a book self publishing expert as well as a book printing broker and book designer. Oct 08, 2009 thank you for sharing this quick primer on a confusing, often complicated, topic for many authors and selfpublishers.
Jul 05, 2014 if you are serious about writing and publishing an ebook be sure to check out part 2 with davonne on how to edit, self publish, market, and sell your ebook part 2 can be found here. But with the advances in technology, not to mention ebooks, self publishing, as well as ing your book, can be done in a few. Should i copyright my book the self publishing expert. Sign up below for a free video course and learn how to go from blank page to bestseller in 90 days. Traditional publishers buy a license granting them some or all of those rights for a specified period which may be for as long as the book. You may want to source editing and design services alongside this, or you can use online.
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