The Publisher's Guide 101: For Indie Authors

By John Monyjok Maluth

Publishing is not magic. It is a process you can learn.

The Publisher's Guide 101 is a practical guide for indie authors who want to self-publish with clarity and control. It walks you through the full path from finished manuscript to published book, then shows you what to do after the book is live so your work does not disappear.

This book is written for authors who feel overwhelmed by platforms, formatting, cover requirements, ISBN choices, pricing decisions, and launch steps. It turns the confusion into a simple publishing sequence you can repeat for every future book.

Inside, you will learn how to: Prepare a manuscript for publishing: final checks, proofing, and clean file setupChoose your publishing route: exclusive vs wide, ebook vs print vs hardcoverFormat your book for ebook and print without breaking the layoutHandle cover specs, trim sizes, spine math, and paperback vs hardcover differencesSet up your book on major platforms step by step and avoid common setup mistakesWrite a strong book description, pick categories, and choose keywords that match real readersPrice with purpose: how to avoid underpricing, overpricing, and impulse decisionsBuild a simple launch plan: pre-launch checks, launch day actions, and week-one follow-upCollect reviews ethically and build early reader support without begging or spammingUse basic marketing that fits real life: a clean author page, a simple website hub, email list basics, and steady contentTrack performance with simple metrics so you know what to change and what to keep

You will also get checklists and templates you can reuse, so publishing becomes a system, not a stress event. If you want to publish your books with confidence, keep your quality high, and build a career that grows book by book, The Publisher's Guide 101 is your next step.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1660562899
• ISBN13: 9781660562893
• Release Date: January 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 190 Pages
• Weight: 0.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"