When you're creating a book, there are several important steps to take in the writing, printing, and publishing process. And if you're like many self-published authors, you're probably mostly just interested in the actual writing of your story. Luckily, that's the first — and hardest! — step when you're learning how to self-publish a book.
Ensuring that your book is finalized before you make moves to publish is essential. Writing a book can be a long process, and finishing your work is not only a huge accomplishment, but it's the biggest step toward your career as a published author.
The next most important step in creating a book is to have it edited. Once your book is printed and out on the shelves, you don't want readers distracted by misspelled words or the misuse of punctuation marks. Hiring an editor might be an added expense, but truly pays for itself in the long run.
Next, you'll want to have a book cover designed, as well as choosing the formatting of your book. Unless you have experience with graphic design elements, you'll likely want to hire a professional book cover designer to create a cover that pops on bookstore shelves. When formatting your book, you'll want to decide on how your text and images will appear on your pages. This might differ from printed to eBooks.
Other important steps when making a book include creating a marketing strategy and deciding where you want to sell your book. Services like BookBaby's Facebook Ads for Authors or Book Metadata Optimization will help you to get your book in front of a larger audience and boost your sales.
While it might seem like there are many steps to take when creating and publishing a book, BookBaby's self-publishing services make it simple. Contact us today to learn how you can get your story printed, published, and out in the world.