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Self Publishing: How To Publish Your Print Book or eBook Step by Step
Whether you want to complete every step yourself or contract out parts of the publishing job, Self How To Publish Your Print Book or eBook Step by Step by A. William Benitez is a great resource for you. It identifies every step to take to get your book published with specific guides for doing each step yourself or hiring help. Every step based on first hand experience publishing over 15 books and ebooks.
Self Publishing helps you to plan your book from an idea through a full-fledged book including choosing great cover art, editing the content, and choosing the right formatting. In this book Benitez also helps create a great searchable title as well as how to use both publishing software and productivity software. You'll also get Benitez's input on good point of delivery printers and ebook publishers.
This book is a great resource for all of your self-publishing needs. Frustration With Traditional Publishers Leads To Self Publishing In 2007 my wife Barbara wrote a wonderful children's chapter book called Lottie's Adventure and begin sending it to traditional publishers. Despite some great preliminary reviews, all she got was rejections and lack of response. This was quite frustrating for her and I wanted to help. We didn't have a lot of money to invest but I had read a lot about print on demand publishing and made up my mind to learn all about it and then publish Lottie's Adventure. It was a lengthy learning curve and I made lots of mistakes including the selection of a POD company that was more expensive than necessary. Nevertheless, we produced a high quality book and in spite of our lack of knowledge we sold quite a few copies of Lottie's Adventure. After this success I realized that self publishing had potential for some of my own writing and began developing effective, efficient, and lower cost methods to publish the books that I wrote. Since then I have written and published seven books, several ebooks, established a publishing company (Positive Imaging, LLC) that has published twenty print books plus several more ebooks. After consistently producing and marketing quality books worldwide I decided to share these proven methods in a this book covering every step from idea through book creation to worldwide sales. Please read on to learn more about this complete and concise how-to book.
Self Publishing helps you to plan your book from an idea through a full-fledged book including choosing great cover art, editing the content, and choosing the right formatting. In this book Benitez also helps create a great searchable title as well as how to use both publishing software and productivity software. You'll also get Benitez's input on good point of delivery printers and ebook publishers.
This book is a great resource for all of your self-publishing needs. Frustration With Traditional Publishers Leads To Self Publishing In 2007 my wife Barbara wrote a wonderful children's chapter book called Lottie's Adventure and begin sending it to traditional publishers. Despite some great preliminary reviews, all she got was rejections and lack of response. This was quite frustrating for her and I wanted to help. We didn't have a lot of money to invest but I had read a lot about print on demand publishing and made up my mind to learn all about it and then publish Lottie's Adventure. It was a lengthy learning curve and I made lots of mistakes including the selection of a POD company that was more expensive than necessary. Nevertheless, we produced a high quality book and in spite of our lack of knowledge we sold quite a few copies of Lottie's Adventure. After this success I realized that self publishing had potential for some of my own writing and began developing effective, efficient, and lower cost methods to publish the books that I wrote. Since then I have written and published seven books, several ebooks, established a publishing company (Positive Imaging, LLC) that has published twenty print books plus several more ebooks. After consistently producing and marketing quality books worldwide I decided to share these proven methods in a this book covering every step from idea through book creation to worldwide sales. Please read on to learn more about this complete and concise how-to book.
186 pages, Paperback
First published July 28, 2012
About the author
A. William Benitez
29 books23 followersFrom age twelve I spent my summers and weekends working with my dad, a general contractor, building homes and buildings. I contracted my first home at age nineteen and built my own home by age twenty.
I’ve operated one-person businesses for more than 30 years. Twelve years of my life were spent working for local government managing federally-funded housing programs. I started as an inspector with a three month assignment and left as Director of Community Improvement with 78 employees twelve years later to do writing and consulting.
Writing, Publishing and Consulting
I established Rehab Notes Library, a publishing company that published a monthly newsletter (Rehab Notes) with subscribers in all 50 states, Canada and England and nine books on housing related topics. I also did consulting and public speaking on housing related topics for agencies and organizations in cities across the country.
After 1980 when most federal funding was pulled from housing activities, I took advantage of my construction and business experience and started a handyman and woodworking business.
Over Twenty-Five Years of Woodworking
For over twenty-five years, first in Tampa, Florida and then in Austin, Texas, I built hundreds of small and large cabinet and furniture projects for individuals, companies and government agencies. During these years I began writing books about my experiences.
Positive Publishing
My company, Positive Imaging, LLC at http://positive-imaging.com, does what I call positive publishing for my books and the books of other authors. To date I've published over sixty books totaling over one hundred and fifty counting all three versions, ebook, paperback, and hardcovers, and presently have several books in various levels of completion.
I've created products for self publishers including the Easy Kindle Formatting Kit at http://easykindleformattingkit.com and Easy Kindle Covers at http://easykindlecover.com. I plan to create more products based on my first-hand experience publishing books and ebooks.
Computer Experience
My computer experience dates back twenty years and began in response to poor technical support for our computer. I used home study to acquire A+ and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certifications. I worked for the Hyatt Regency in Austin, TX as the IT Manager and retired after 20 years in January of 2016.
During 2014 I stepped out of the business and woodworking genres to write a book on relationship. It was something I had thought about for years and had always feared doing. Relationship: Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce was difficult but fun to write and, to my surprise, received great reviews. Details available at http://notesonrelationship.com.
I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and moved to Austin, Texas where I now live with my wife Barbara Frances who wrote the novels Like I Used To Dance, Shadow's Way and Lottie's Adventure, all available at Bill's Positive Books, http://billspositivebooks.com.
I’ve operated one-person businesses for more than 30 years. Twelve years of my life were spent working for local government managing federally-funded housing programs. I started as an inspector with a three month assignment and left as Director of Community Improvement with 78 employees twelve years later to do writing and consulting.
Writing, Publishing and Consulting
I established Rehab Notes Library, a publishing company that published a monthly newsletter (Rehab Notes) with subscribers in all 50 states, Canada and England and nine books on housing related topics. I also did consulting and public speaking on housing related topics for agencies and organizations in cities across the country.
After 1980 when most federal funding was pulled from housing activities, I took advantage of my construction and business experience and started a handyman and woodworking business.
Over Twenty-Five Years of Woodworking
For over twenty-five years, first in Tampa, Florida and then in Austin, Texas, I built hundreds of small and large cabinet and furniture projects for individuals, companies and government agencies. During these years I began writing books about my experiences.
Positive Publishing
My company, Positive Imaging, LLC at http://positive-imaging.com, does what I call positive publishing for my books and the books of other authors. To date I've published over sixty books totaling over one hundred and fifty counting all three versions, ebook, paperback, and hardcovers, and presently have several books in various levels of completion.
I've created products for self publishers including the Easy Kindle Formatting Kit at http://easykindleformattingkit.com and Easy Kindle Covers at http://easykindlecover.com. I plan to create more products based on my first-hand experience publishing books and ebooks.
Computer Experience
My computer experience dates back twenty years and began in response to poor technical support for our computer. I used home study to acquire A+ and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Certifications. I worked for the Hyatt Regency in Austin, TX as the IT Manager and retired after 20 years in January of 2016.
During 2014 I stepped out of the business and woodworking genres to write a book on relationship. It was something I had thought about for years and had always feared doing. Relationship: Notes on Love, Mutual Respect, Boundaries, Marriage, and Divorce was difficult but fun to write and, to my surprise, received great reviews. Details available at http://notesonrelationship.com.
I was born and raised in Tampa, Florida and moved to Austin, Texas where I now live with my wife Barbara Frances who wrote the novels Like I Used To Dance, Shadow's Way and Lottie's Adventure, all available at Bill's Positive Books, http://billspositivebooks.com.
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July 20, 2026
Self Publishing: How to Publish Your Print Book or eBook Step by Step is a practical, comprehensive guide that demystifies the publishing process for independent authors.
What I appreciated most is the book's emphasis on clarity. Rather than presenting countless competing approaches, William Benitez walks readers through a proven, logical process based on firsthand experience. The step-by-step structure, supported by screenshots and detailed explanations, makes what often feels like an intimidating process much more manageable.
Another strength of the book is its breadth. Beyond simply explaining how to publish a book, it addresses editing, formatting, cover creation, file preparation, distribution, and the basics of establishing an online presence to support a book's success. This holistic approach gives authors a clearer understanding of the complete publishing journey rather than isolated technical tasks.
At its heart, Self Publishing empowers writers to take ownership of their work with greater confidence. It reminds readers that successful independent publishing is not about shortcuts but about understanding the process and approaching it with preparation and consistency.
A valuable resource for aspiring authors, independent publishers, and anyone looking for a practical guide to navigating the world of self-publishing.
What I appreciated most is the book's emphasis on clarity. Rather than presenting countless competing approaches, William Benitez walks readers through a proven, logical process based on firsthand experience. The step-by-step structure, supported by screenshots and detailed explanations, makes what often feels like an intimidating process much more manageable.
Another strength of the book is its breadth. Beyond simply explaining how to publish a book, it addresses editing, formatting, cover creation, file preparation, distribution, and the basics of establishing an online presence to support a book's success. This holistic approach gives authors a clearer understanding of the complete publishing journey rather than isolated technical tasks.
At its heart, Self Publishing empowers writers to take ownership of their work with greater confidence. It reminds readers that successful independent publishing is not about shortcuts but about understanding the process and approaching it with preparation and consistency.
A valuable resource for aspiring authors, independent publishers, and anyone looking for a practical guide to navigating the world of self-publishing.
July 2, 2014
An excellent self-publishing reference guide for new authors.
As a visual learner, the way this book details each process step by step and provides screenshots not only made it a joy to read, it also helped me absorb the information.
William provides valuable information about editing your own work and free tools you can use to aid you in the process.
There is an excellent chapter covering the need to use publishing software rather than a word processor to make your book print ready. While there is a great deal about software such as PagePlus X4, I was a little disappointed that there was no mention of Calibre, a free and open source e-book editing tool that is used by many self-publishers.
Overall William's book is extremely comprehensive and covers all you need to know regarding creating and self-publishing your book.
As a visual learner, the way this book details each process step by step and provides screenshots not only made it a joy to read, it also helped me absorb the information.
William provides valuable information about editing your own work and free tools you can use to aid you in the process.
There is an excellent chapter covering the need to use publishing software rather than a word processor to make your book print ready. While there is a great deal about software such as PagePlus X4, I was a little disappointed that there was no mention of Calibre, a free and open source e-book editing tool that is used by many self-publishers.
Overall William's book is extremely comprehensive and covers all you need to know regarding creating and self-publishing your book.
December 16, 2013
First, I would like to thank the author A. William Benitez for giving me this book for an honest review. I have to say, this book is something you want to have to help you when you self publish. The author gives comprehensive guide and examples on how to self publish. There are also pictures to help you visualize. He also gives has found inexpensive to free software to help with your self publishing. I would most definitely use this book to guide me if I ever write a book.
April 16, 2016
William Benitez has written a must-have instructional book for anyone that is interested in self publishing their own book. Not only is the detail amazing, but the visual for step by step instruction will help insure a successful experience.
I was fortunate to receive a complimentary copy through Good Reads First Reads.
I was fortunate to receive a complimentary copy through Good Reads First Reads.
June 14, 2016
Fairly helpful and will be using for future use. Enjoyed learning how to self publish even if I'm not quite there yet. (:
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