Writers' & artists' guide to self-publishing : step-by-step support to produce, sell and market your own book.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Publishing : how it's done / Eden Phillips Harrington -- Editing your work / Lisa Carden -- Design : from manuscript to finished book / Catherine Lutman -- Book production / Jane Rowland -- Reaching your market : distribution and sales / Andrew Bromley -- Standing out from the crowd : PR, publicity and marketing / Belinda Griffin -- Advice from self-published authors : case studies.

Practical advice from experts in self-publishing--including the pitfalls to avoid. Self-publishing is a growing area and writers need independent and reliable advice they can trust. This guide is full of practical, nuts-and-bolts information on each aspect of the DIY-publishing process, from editing and page layout, cover design and book production, publicity and selling. Each chapter is written by publishing professionals expert in supporting authors and is full of insights from successful self-published authors themselves. This guide is essential reading for any indie author who wants to go it totally alone, who wants to work with other independent professionals or who might choose to pay for self-publishing provider services. It gives the pros and cons and potential financial outlay for the various options available so writers can make informed decisions about the best approach for their own book.