Tough Love for Indie Authors
Tough Love for Indie Authors
An Honest Look at What it Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
Barnum, Keri-Rae; Collins, Amy
Sibylline Press
03/2026
200
Mole
Inglês
9798897400065
15 a 20 dias
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Tough Love for Indie Authors: An Honest Look at What It Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
By Keri-Rae Barnum; Foreword and Contributions by Amy Collins
Introduction
Part I: To Be or Not To Be . . . A Publisher
Chapter 1: Publishing Paths: Choose Your Road
Chapter 2: Why Indie Is a Power Move
Chapter 3: Write What Sells (Without Selling Out)
Chapter 4: Genre Is a Promise, Make Sure You Keep It
Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like for You?
Chapter 6: What It Really Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
Chapter 7: Finding Your Dream Team (While Avoiding Scams)
Chapter 8: How to Build Sustainable Success
Part II: Creating a Book That Sells
Chapter 8: Editing Like a Publisher
Chapter 9: Cover Design That Sells
Chapter 10: Formatting That Works (and Sells)
Chapter 11: Packaging Your Book Like a Pro
Part III: Publishing Like a Pro
Chapter 12: Your Book's Journey: From Idea to Inventory
Chapter 13: Production Timelines and Publishing Schedules
Chapter 14: ISBNs, Metadata, and Retail Readiness
Chapter 15: Self-Publishing Platforms
Chapter 16: Beyond POD: Offset Printing
Chapter 17: Think Like a Publisher, Act Like a CEO
Chapter 18: Distribution, Wholesalers, and What They Actually Do
Part IV: Marketing and Selling Your Book
Chapter 19: Building an Author Platform That Doesn't Suck
Chapter 20: Marketing That Actually Works
Chapter 21: Mastering Amazon
Chapter 22: The Sales Materials Every Indie Author Needs
Chapter 23: Getting Into Bookstores
Chapter 24: Getting Into Airport Stores
Chapter 25: Getting Into Libraries
Part V: Scaling Your Author
Chapter 26: DIY PR vs. Hiring a Publicist
Chapter 27: Long-Term Marketing Strategies
Chapter 28: Scaling Up: Turning One Book into a Career
Chapter 29: Ready to Win at Self-Publishing?
Glossary of Terms
Appendices: Checklists & Templates
By Keri-Rae Barnum; Foreword and Contributions by Amy Collins
Introduction
Part I: To Be or Not To Be . . . A Publisher
Chapter 1: Publishing Paths: Choose Your Road
Chapter 2: Why Indie Is a Power Move
Chapter 3: Write What Sells (Without Selling Out)
Chapter 4: Genre Is a Promise, Make Sure You Keep It
Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like for You?
Chapter 6: What It Really Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
Chapter 7: Finding Your Dream Team (While Avoiding Scams)
Chapter 8: How to Build Sustainable Success
Part II: Creating a Book That Sells
Chapter 8: Editing Like a Publisher
Chapter 9: Cover Design That Sells
Chapter 10: Formatting That Works (and Sells)
Chapter 11: Packaging Your Book Like a Pro
Part III: Publishing Like a Pro
Chapter 12: Your Book's Journey: From Idea to Inventory
Chapter 13: Production Timelines and Publishing Schedules
Chapter 14: ISBNs, Metadata, and Retail Readiness
Chapter 15: Self-Publishing Platforms
Chapter 16: Beyond POD: Offset Printing
Chapter 17: Think Like a Publisher, Act Like a CEO
Chapter 18: Distribution, Wholesalers, and What They Actually Do
Part IV: Marketing and Selling Your Book
Chapter 19: Building an Author Platform That Doesn't Suck
Chapter 20: Marketing That Actually Works
Chapter 21: Mastering Amazon
Chapter 22: The Sales Materials Every Indie Author Needs
Chapter 23: Getting Into Bookstores
Chapter 24: Getting Into Airport Stores
Chapter 25: Getting Into Libraries
Part V: Scaling Your Author
Chapter 26: DIY PR vs. Hiring a Publicist
Chapter 27: Long-Term Marketing Strategies
Chapter 28: Scaling Up: Turning One Book into a Career
Chapter 29: Ready to Win at Self-Publishing?
Glossary of Terms
Appendices: Checklists & Templates
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Tough Love for Indie Authors: An Honest Look at What It Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
By Keri-Rae Barnum; Foreword and Contributions by Amy Collins
Introduction
Part I: To Be or Not To Be . . . A Publisher
Chapter 1: Publishing Paths: Choose Your Road
Chapter 2: Why Indie Is a Power Move
Chapter 3: Write What Sells (Without Selling Out)
Chapter 4: Genre Is a Promise, Make Sure You Keep It
Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like for You?
Chapter 6: What It Really Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
Chapter 7: Finding Your Dream Team (While Avoiding Scams)
Chapter 8: How to Build Sustainable Success
Part II: Creating a Book That Sells
Chapter 8: Editing Like a Publisher
Chapter 9: Cover Design That Sells
Chapter 10: Formatting That Works (and Sells)
Chapter 11: Packaging Your Book Like a Pro
Part III: Publishing Like a Pro
Chapter 12: Your Book's Journey: From Idea to Inventory
Chapter 13: Production Timelines and Publishing Schedules
Chapter 14: ISBNs, Metadata, and Retail Readiness
Chapter 15: Self-Publishing Platforms
Chapter 16: Beyond POD: Offset Printing
Chapter 17: Think Like a Publisher, Act Like a CEO
Chapter 18: Distribution, Wholesalers, and What They Actually Do
Part IV: Marketing and Selling Your Book
Chapter 19: Building an Author Platform That Doesn't Suck
Chapter 20: Marketing That Actually Works
Chapter 21: Mastering Amazon
Chapter 22: The Sales Materials Every Indie Author Needs
Chapter 23: Getting Into Bookstores
Chapter 24: Getting Into Airport Stores
Chapter 25: Getting Into Libraries
Part V: Scaling Your Author
Chapter 26: DIY PR vs. Hiring a Publicist
Chapter 27: Long-Term Marketing Strategies
Chapter 28: Scaling Up: Turning One Book into a Career
Chapter 29: Ready to Win at Self-Publishing?
Glossary of Terms
Appendices: Checklists & Templates
By Keri-Rae Barnum; Foreword and Contributions by Amy Collins
Introduction
Part I: To Be or Not To Be . . . A Publisher
Chapter 1: Publishing Paths: Choose Your Road
Chapter 2: Why Indie Is a Power Move
Chapter 3: Write What Sells (Without Selling Out)
Chapter 4: Genre Is a Promise, Make Sure You Keep It
Chapter 5: What Does Success Look Like for You?
Chapter 6: What It Really Takes to Win in Self-Publishing
Chapter 7: Finding Your Dream Team (While Avoiding Scams)
Chapter 8: How to Build Sustainable Success
Part II: Creating a Book That Sells
Chapter 8: Editing Like a Publisher
Chapter 9: Cover Design That Sells
Chapter 10: Formatting That Works (and Sells)
Chapter 11: Packaging Your Book Like a Pro
Part III: Publishing Like a Pro
Chapter 12: Your Book's Journey: From Idea to Inventory
Chapter 13: Production Timelines and Publishing Schedules
Chapter 14: ISBNs, Metadata, and Retail Readiness
Chapter 15: Self-Publishing Platforms
Chapter 16: Beyond POD: Offset Printing
Chapter 17: Think Like a Publisher, Act Like a CEO
Chapter 18: Distribution, Wholesalers, and What They Actually Do
Part IV: Marketing and Selling Your Book
Chapter 19: Building an Author Platform That Doesn't Suck
Chapter 20: Marketing That Actually Works
Chapter 21: Mastering Amazon
Chapter 22: The Sales Materials Every Indie Author Needs
Chapter 23: Getting Into Bookstores
Chapter 24: Getting Into Airport Stores
Chapter 25: Getting Into Libraries
Part V: Scaling Your Author
Chapter 26: DIY PR vs. Hiring a Publicist
Chapter 27: Long-Term Marketing Strategies
Chapter 28: Scaling Up: Turning One Book into a Career
Chapter 29: Ready to Win at Self-Publishing?
Glossary of Terms
Appendices: Checklists & Templates
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