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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
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