The Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing for Canadians

"This is a very thorough, detailed resource that is a must-have for anyone considering self-publishing a book." Jane Are you interested in self-publishing a book, but fear it is beyond your capabilities? Are you looking for information specifically for Canadians? When confronted with the confusing, multifaceted world of publishing, many authors make the assumption they aren't capable of self-publishing – nothing could be further from the truth! Barb Drozdowich is a technical trainer, has worked with non-technical authors for years & understands how to break complex topics down using non-technical language. She has been traditionally published and self-published. She has published 27 books and understands publishing in all its forms. She can cut through all the technobabble & teach you what you need to know to successfully publish your book. Here are some of the topics you will learn from this book: You will learn about editing and how to find an editor You will learn about ISBNs and where to get free ISBNs You will learn about formatting, book structure & book files You will learn about where you can sell your book, how to set up the various retailer accounts, and how to get paid You will learn how to find/vet service providers to help you with your publishing process You will have access to a huge appendix filled with helpful material, complete with a glossary, articles for further reading, lists of helpful videos, lists of distributors and much more" The Author's Guide to Self-Publishing for Canadians is perfect for authors who are intimidated by the steps involved in publishing a book and are looking for specific Canadian information. Is an editor really needed? How to create a book cover. What the heck are "file types?" How to move forward when you are neither a master of Microsoft Word nor capable of understanding some of the complicated instructions found online. Self-publishing is much more straight-forward than many experts would lead you to believe and Barb is the perfect person to explain it to you. Her books have been described as: "down-to-earth, practical & filled with just-thorough-enough explanations," "excellent primer," and "well thought out and well organized." Don't let your struggles with technology hold you back from publishing. Let Barb help you to learn the language and move forward into the publishing world with confidence. "***An in-depth, perfect guide for every beginning author - a must-read!***" Mimi Barbour, USA Today & NY Times Bestselling Author