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The Global Indie Author: How Anyone Can Self-Publish in the U.S. and Worldwide Markets

by M.A. Demers (Goodreads Author)

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There's no one right way to publish a book but there is one wrong way: uninformed.
The phenomenally rapid growth of self-publishing, in particular e-publishing, has taken the world by storm. Never before has there been this great an opportunity for writers to be heard and read, and to build a global audience. But self-publishing is also the new Wild West, full of promise a...more There's no one right way to publish a book but there is one wrong way: uninformed.
The phenomenally rapid growth of self-publishing, in particular e-publishing, has taken the world by storm. Never before has there been this great an opportunity for writers to be heard and read, and to build a global audience. But self-publishing is also the new Wild West, full of promise and snake oil in equal measure. The Global Indie Author separates fact from fiction, providing the information you need to create a publishing plan that is realistic and achievable.
The Global Indie Author begins with a 10-step guide to getting your book onto Kindle quickly and easily, followed by expansion into ePubs. Part II contains in-depth technological instructions for both ebook and print production, complemented by real-world knowledge on the mechanics of the industry gathered through the author's own experience in bringing her debut novel, Baby Jane, to market.
The Global Indie Author also exposes secrets and strategies the industry players don't want revealed so they can lock you into unfavourable contracts, take your money before you start asking questions, or convince you that what is really good for them is good for you. And by adding information relevant to foreign writers, The Global Indie Author provides the necessary know-how for anyone who desires to publish in the lucrative U.S. market and around the world.
The most comprehensive manual ever written on self-publishing, The Global Indie Author covers:
* To Kindle in Ten Steps: the Quick and Easy Way to Self-Publish * Beyond Kindle: the ePub Format * Manuscript Editing * Libel, Copyright and Trademark Infringement * The ISBN System * ONIX Code and BISAC Categories * Interior Book Structure * Cover and Interior Images * Software * Manuscript Formatting for eBooks * Creating and Testing Kindle Books and ePubs * Digital Rights Management * Print Formatting and Production * Distributors, Wholesalers and Digital Aggregators * Marketing * Royalties and Withholding Tax * The Vanity Press Machine(less)

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Published October 24th 2011 by Egghead Books

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Mar 20, 2013 S.M. Fernand rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

This how-to book has helped me self-publish my novel, "Appalachian Carnival," so much so that I don't know what I would have done without it—especially when it came to formatting the book for a Kindle edition.

I've read several do-it-yourself publishing manuals, but this is by far the best. Part One spells out how easy it is to self-publish. Part Two addresses the difficulties, the controversies, the contrarieties, the downsides and upsides, even the sideward sides, of dozens of things to do and...more

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Jun 13, 2012 Mark rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

I have read many books about self-publishing in the past few years and have to say how impressed I am with the incredible detail and research that went into to putting this book together.

The author doesn't merely quickly gloss over topic areas, but digs into insightful detail in various areas. I have never seen, for example, anybody (outside of selected publishers, selected booksellers and keen book nerds) take the time to properly explain an ISBN and the importance of one. Demers goes through v...more

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Nov 23, 2011 T.T. Thomas rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Anyone Wishing To Self-Publish--All You'll Need

This book is great because it tells you how to get your eBook or novel up on Amazon in, seriously, less than a couple hours! The author didn't say that, but I am.

Now, having said that, I don't believe the author would recommend that anyone actually spend only an hour publishing his or her masterpiece, but if you want to go the Indie route, The Global Indie Author: How Anyone Can Self-Publish in the U.S. and Worldwide Markets, is the ultimate how-to book for you.

This book is so informative, so t...more This book is great because it tells you how to get your eBook or novel up on Amazon in, seriously, less than a couple hours! The author didn't say that, but I am.

Now, having said that, I don't believe the author would recommend that anyone actually spend only an hour publishing his or her masterpiece, but if you want to go the Indie route, The Global Indie Author: How Anyone Can Self-Publish in the U.S. and Worldwide Markets, is the ultimate how-to book for you.

This book is so informative, so thorough and so easy to follow that you can certainly have your book listed for sale within a few days by following author M.A. Demers easy steps.

Demers also writes fiction, and what makes The Global Indie Author so compelling is that she relates the track she followed when publishing her mystery novel, Baby Jane (which is actually how I discovered this author--by reading her excellent fiction!). But that was a learning curve situation for Demers, and what we readers get is the full benefit of all the things Demers learned self-publishing her own novel. She's not shy about memorializing a couple of her own errors, and she leads us down the better paths her errors forced her to find. We the readers really benefit.

As an author myself, I approached the Indie route earlier this year by hiring people to get my manuscripts publish ready. But if you like the control that comes from a hands-on approach, if you want to be the captain of your own publishing fleet, and if you want to avoid some serious start-up expenses, read the Global Indie Author for clarity, for direction and for success. I have published six eBooks (short stories and a novella), and I learned something important in every chapter of this book, sometimes several things.

Also, reading this book has changed how I will approach the future of my own Indie career, particularly as it relates to the wonderfully thorough sections on marketing, very specifically the information on choosing categories, tagging and keywords once your book goes "live" on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, KOBO, Apple iBooks, Smashwords and other book outlets. Demers gives a thorough review of the various format options in such a way that you will understand WHY you must be diligent to avoid formatting errors, a task that is actually easy if you can follow directions.

But the fun doesn't stop at eBooks only. Most of the authors I know want to have some level of print presence, and Demers presents an entire section on print production, with telling insight to the popular Print On Demand (POD) companies like CreateSpace and Lightening Source.

Overall, I'd have to say this is the best book I've read on the subject---and I've read about six, most of which were confusing and even contradictory. I liked the organization of the book, and the table of contents made it easy to skip around to whatever section I needed to consult at any given time.

For anyone who seriously wants to pursue the Indie global writing life, but who wants to do it from the comfort of their own desk, possibly in their pajamas, The Global Indie Author is the only book you will need. (less)

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T.T. Thomas This book is great because it tells you how to get your eBook or novel up on Amazon in, seriously, less than a couple hours! The author didn't say tha...more This book is great because it tells you how to get your eBook or novel up on Amazon in, seriously, less than a couple hours! The author didn't say that, but I am.

Now, having said that, I don't believe the author would recommend that anyone actually spend only an hour publishing his or her masterpiece, but if you want to go the Indie route, The Global Indie Author: How Anyone Can Self-Publish in the U.S. and Worldwide Markets, is the ultimate how-to book for you.

This book is so informative, so thorough and so easy to follow that you can certainly have your book listed for sale within a few days by following author M.A. Demers easy steps.

Demers also writes fiction, and what makes The Global Indie Author so compelling is that she relates the track she followed when publishing her mystery novel, Baby Jane (which is actually how I discovered this author--by reading her excellent fiction!). But that was a learning curve situation for Demers, and what we readers get is the full benefit of all the things Demers learned self-publishing her own novel. She's not shy about memorializing a couple of her own errors, and she leads us down the better paths her errors forced her to find. We the readers really benefit.

As an author myself, I approached the Indie route earlier this year by hiring people to get my manuscripts publish ready. But if you like the control that comes from a hands-on approach, if you want to be the captain of your own publishing fleet, and if you want to avoid some serious start-up expenses, read the Global Indie Author for clarity, for direction and for success. I have published six eBooks (short stories and a novella), and I learned something important in every chapter of this book, sometimes several things.

Also, reading this book has changed how I will approach the future of my own Indie career, particularly as it relates to the wonderfully thorough sections on marketing, very specifically the information on choosing categories, tagging and keywords once your book goes "live" on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, KOBO, Apple iBooks, Smashwords and other book outlets. Demers gives a thorough review of the various format options in such a way that you will understand WHY you must be diligent to avoid formatting errors, a task that is actually easy if you can follow directions.

But the fun doesn't stop at eBooks only. Most of the authors I know want to have some level of print presence, and Demers presents an entire section on print production, with telling insight to the popular Print On Demand (POD) companies like CreateSpace and Lightening Source.

Overall, I'd have to say this is the best book I've read on the subject---and I've read about six, most of which were confusing and even contradictory. I liked the organization of the book, and the table of contents made it easy to skip around to whatever section I needed to consult at any given time.

For anyone who seriously wants to pursue the Indie global writing life, but who wants to do it from the comfort of their own desk, possibly in their pajamas, The Global Indie Author is the only book you will need.(less)
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Sep 09, 2012 Ana marked it as on-hold

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Read the excerpt from amazon showed that this book contains some interesting stuf, but, apprently, also some things that aren't so much. So I'm still not confident this is the book I'm looking for.
Although, from what I saw, the author does try to do what she sets out to do and look at things from the perspective of an author who's not from the USA, and that's something others haven't delved into yet.

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Nov 04, 2012 Jim rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

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If you are going to self-publish, this is the book to use. Period. It's clearly written, in both summary and detail, to take the would-be author through the tricks and traps of getting published. An indispensable reference tool.

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Bad, Bad ... in all my devices it download only the cover. Pretty expensive for just a cover. And obviously no way to get my money back.

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M. A. Demers is a freelance writer, editor, creative consultant and fine art photographer based near Vancouver, British Columbia.

Prior to publishing her first novel, Baby Jane, Demers wrote almost exclusively for the film industry, including the ghostwriting of production notes for over 30 major motion pictures. She is a screenwriter with, to date, six spec and four commissioned scripts, one optio...more

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