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Self-Publishing

Have you written your own book? Are you trying to decide if self-publishing is the way to go? Take a look at these resources to help you navigate the process! Enter the Pickering Public Library's Writing Contest: Submit your work before November 30th!

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  • Joanna Penn walks the reader through the process of successfully publishing your own book: what format works best for you, and how to do it for a reasonable price. Joanna has published 17 of their own books, navigating mistakes along the way. This…
    eBook, 2015Curl Up Press, 2015
  • Stress-Free Self-Publishing

    How to publish your own book without losing the will to live

    Pearce, Samantha
    This audiobook is for those who are a bit overwhelmed by all the information that is out there. Pearce is here to share their knowledge in a stress-free way so you can publish in a professional, credible, and ethical way.
    eAudiobook, 2020Findaway Voices, 2020
  • How to Self Publish Your Book

    a Complete Guide to Writing, Editing, Marketing & Selling Your Own Book

    Yager, Jan, 1948-
    This book covers the more in-depth steps that come with self-publishing your own book and what you need to consider before starting. There are three parts to this book: The beginning (how to start writing, editing, and creating a business plan),…
    Book, 2019Garden City Park, NY : Square One Publishers, [2019] — 070.5930973 Yag
  • The advice from Sarah St John is that writing a book is a great way to connect and promote your business. Sarah says it is like having a business card but in the form of a book. She walks through how to self publish, how to get the book to help your…
    eBook, 2019Preneur Press, 2019
  • How to Self-Publish a Book

    For the Technology Challenged Author

    Drozdowich, Barb
    This is a guide to self-publishing for those who may be intimidated by the next steps after you have finished your creation. Other books focus on Amazon releases but this book dives into the other options. Drozdowich has worked with those who are…
    eBook, 2022Barb Drozdowich, 2022
  • Available on Hoopla, this guide walks people through having a target market/audience. Fiction and Nonfiction books have different needs but still require the same work. Paul Lima has sold 20, 000 books and has presented a guide to help you publish…
    eBook, 2020Paul Lima, 2020
  • Self-Publishing Success

    How to Write a Non-Fiction Book that Makes an Impact and Publish it Like a Pro

    Trofe, Shanda
    Shanda Trofe's book presents a step-by-step process for writing, publishing, and promoting your book. Shanda shares advice on setting yourself up for long term success in terms of creating a book that will stay with your readers, a book they will…
    eBook, 2022Transcendent Publishing, 2022
  • This audiobook provides listeners with options on how to self-publish. Bennett says if you spend more money then the process will be easier but both avenues are presented. The process for getting your book out there is more accessible than it used…
    eAudiobook, 2016Archieboy Audiobook Production, 2016
  • This guide tells you how and why you should self publish. It covers ways to gain an audience and how to market to be successful. David lays out the different ways to publish fiction vs non-fiction, what options you have for digital platforms and how…
    eBook, 2020David Gaughran, 2020
  • This is a sequel to a book published in 2011. This is a book full of advice, tips, and tricks from those who have self published before. It has been created to help YOU through your process to avoid the mistakes that others have made in the past.
    eBook, 2014Xlibris UK, 2014
  • How to Self-Publish for Under $100

    The Step-by-Step Handbook to Publishing Your Book Without Breaking the Bank

    Cox-Smith, Cinquanta
    This is a guide for those who do not want to or cannot spend a lot of money but still want to publish their own work! Cinquanta Cox-Smith is a publishing expert and author who is providing her tips to be successful on a budget. Cox-Smith dives into…
    eBook, 2017Mango Media, 2017
  • Children's Picture Books

    How to Self-publish Your Way to Success!

    Donahue, Shari Faden
    A guide for those looking to self publish a children's picture book that will help you navigate through the industry. This guide helps with how to write, matching your work with the right illustrators, designing great covers, picking the right…
    Book, 2008Newtown, PA : Aramix, 2008. — 070.593 Don
  • Principles of Self-Publishing Success

    How to Publish Your Book, Episode 23

    There are two episodes that are available on Kanopy about self publishing. This covers metadata and how it can be used to properly market your work. These videos give out tips on how to get great reviews and purchases even if you are not published…
    Streaming Video, 2015The Great Courses, 2015
  • #GirlLikeYou

    How to format your script, play, musical, novel or poetry and self-publish to ebook and paperback

    Barker, Ida
    A book to help authors format scripts, plays, musicals, novels, and self publish their work. You do not need to be an expert in HTML or other academic areas to accomplish this goal. YOU can self publish!
    eBook, 2018She And The Cat's Mother, 2018
  • Self-publishing for Beginners

    How to Prepare, Edit, Publish and Market Your Own Print Books and Ebooks

    This resource has suggestions for computer software that will help creators put together their manuscript, help with the research portions, editing, proofreading, cataloguing, copyright, and other legal advice. This book for beginners walks readers…
    Book, 2014Toronto : Productive Publications, 2014. — 070.593 Sel