This is a brief guide to the steps involved in self-publishing a book. Includes information on planning, printing, editing, design and distribution. Download now
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Using your book in your business
This is a chapter from Michael’s book Stand Out that looks at ways you can use your book to help build your business. Download now
READ MOREDIY self-publishing supplier checklist
If you’re going to manage your self-publishing project yourself, this checklist will help you decide what self-publishing services you need and what questions to ask any publishing service providers you may be considering using. Download now
READ MOREFinding and briefing a designer
Many authors are unfamiliar with working with designers, so they can struggle with finding the right designer and providing a good brief. Here’s some tips to help you out. Finding a designer Here are some tips to help you find a good book cover designer: As with most things these days, finding a designer is […]
READ MOREWhy you should write and publish a book for your small business
When you’re at your next conference, networking event or seminar, while everybody else is handing out business cards, how would you like to be handing out copies of your professionally-published book? Too hard? Think you can’t write well enough? Don’t know where to start? Not moody enough to call yourself a writer? Don’t worry, none […]
READ MOREEditing checklist
This checklist will help to ensure you don’t miss any important steps during the editing process, including discussing the level of editing required and any possible copyright issues. Download now
READ MORE‘Where Does the Comma Go?’ writing style guide
This is a brief guide to punctuation, numbers and other common writing issues. (The focus is on Australian English, so if you’re from the US or elsewhere, some of the things in this guide may be a little different from what’s required in your market.) Download now
READ MOREIt’s not sexy, it’s copyright.
An introduction to copyright for small business Why do you need to know this stuff? These days many Small Businesses prepare content such as blogs, videos, articles, websites, podcasts and newsletters. They are a powerful promotional tool. And it’s not uncommon to, for example, use an image from the internet, use an extract from somebody […]
READ MORE50 things your published book can do for you
Publishing a book for your small business can bring all sorts of marketing, promotional and business opportunities, some expected and some not. I’ve been working in this area of publishing for over 20 years, and I’ve seen all of these things and more happen many times over as the result of writing and publishing a […]
READ MOREYour self-publishing questions answered
Welcome to my latest blog. (Warning: it’s long!) I asked people to post their self-publishing questions on Facebook, and here are the answers! (Several questions were similar so I’ve combined a few into a single question and answer.) Thank you to everybody who submitted a query! When in my entrepreneurial or business journey should I […]
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