This is a chapter from Michael’s book Stand Out that explains the editing process, including the editing stages, the role of the editor and copyright. Download now
READ MOREInterior design samples
These sample interior designs are provided to help you decide how the interior of your book should look. We suggest you look at a number of the sample designs to see the different options. 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 MOREMichael Hanrahan’s Top 10 self-publishing tips
Do your homework. What other books are out there that are similar to yours? What makes yours different? People must have a good reason to buy your book rather than the next one. Have your book professionally produced. Your friend who is good in Word might be able to make great Christmas cards, but that […]
READ MOREThe DIY 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 MORECommon self-publishing questions answered (part 1)
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 publish my book? There’s no right answer to […]
READ MOREIt’s not sexy, it’s copyright
It’s important to understand at least the basics of copyright, because using someone else’s material when you don’t have the right to can cause problems. Here’s a brief overview of some copyright issues to be aware of: Including details of where you sourced material from does not mean you are free to use it. An […]
READ MORECommon self-publishing questions answered (part 2)
Many first-time self-publishers have the same queries, so here I answers some small business self-publishing questions I hear quite often. Will I sell one million copies on Amazon, like I keep hearing about on the internet? No, you won’t. Most Small Business self-publishing authors sell just a few copies per month on Amazon. This is […]
READ MOREShould you DIY the self-publishing of your business book?
Writing and publishing a book for your business is a fantastic way to build your profile and promote your business. If you are self-publishing your book, should you project manage the process yourself or find a self-publishing company to help you? Both approaches have advantages and disadvantages, and I’ve seen great books and not-so-great books […]
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 […]
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