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Michael N Marcus. Stinkers! America's Worst Self-Published Books
#1. Birth Control is Sinful in the Christian Marriages and also Robbing God of Priesthood Children!
#2. Mosquito Marketing for Authors
#3. Best in Self-Publishing & Print on Demand
#4. Principles of Self-Publishing: How to Publish and Market A Book or Ebook On a Shoestring Budget
#5. Self-Publishing Simplified
#6. Become a Published Author!
#7. The Truth and the Corruption of the American System
#8. 11 Secret Steps to Writing, Designing, Creating & Self-Publishing Your Very Own 'How-To' Book, Ebook or Manual
#9. I Hate it When They Say “It Can’t Be Done!”
#10. Dishonorable Mention
Appendix. Assorted useful info
1.Have at least one book idea. 2.Unless you are using a self-publishing company such as Xlibris or Outskirts Press and are willing to have its name on your books, pick a name for your own publishing enterprise. Think of several acceptable names and do some research so you can select one that’s not already being used by another company in publishing or a related field. 3.Register the name in the local government office that registers names, often with the town clerk. You will get an “assumed name” certificate, “fictitious name” certificate, or a “DBA” (Doing Business As) certificate. You may be required to advertise the business name in a local newspaper. 4.Get whatever licenses or permits that your state or municipality requires. 5.Open a business checking account under the business name. 6.Get business cards. 7.Set up a website. 8.Set up a businesslike email address, not a free Gmail or Yahoo email account. 9.Write the first book. 10.Have the book copyedited and, if necessary, get more extensive editing. 11.Have the book read by several laypeople and, if the subject is in a specialized or technical field, by one or more experts on the subject. 12.Make the suggested changes. 13.Either gather the necessary photos, graphs and illustrations or have custom artwork made. 14.Either design the interior yourself or hire a pro to do it. 15.Either design the covers and spine yourself or hire a pro to do them. (You should probably hire a pro.) 16.Show several cover alternatives to people whose judgment you respect. Strive to stimulate thought and dialog—not merely “I like it,” “I hate it,” “OK,” “wow” or “hmmm.” 17.Put your manuscript into book-like format, using either Microsoft Word or a more sophisticated program. 18.Insert the artwork in the proper positions. 19.Read, read, read, and have others read, read, read—on the screen in multiple formats and on printed papers. 20.Establish an account with Lightning Source or CreateSpace so they will print and distribute your book—or use a self-publishing service if you want to do less work and are willing to have less control and make less money. 21.Promote, promote, promote. Let lots of potential readers know that your book exists and convince them to buy it. Promotion includes news releases, book reviews, comments on blogs and websites, email signatures, your own websites, distributing business cards, mailing out letters and post cards, signing autographs at bookstore sessions, and whatever else you can think of
About the author
Photo and illustration credits
Further Reading
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Eliyzabeth Yanne Strong-Anderson
AuthorHouse, 2008, 648 pages, $150
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AFTER READING THIS LIFE-CHANGING BOOK, I WANTED TO PAY HOMAGE TO THE BLOCK CAP. I WILL DO SO, HOWEVER, WITHOUT IT.
(5) The only thing that bothers me about the author's choice of capital letters is the fact that "block cap" sounds like a form of birth control. While I felt the author waffled on the issue of weather or not using said methods were allowable in the Christian faith, the one thing she makes clear is that this book is worth all 138,000 pennies. If you note, the book is on sale (for a steal) from $150; I don't know why you wouldn't act now!
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