This series is directed towards first-time self-publishing authors who may not have start-up funds set aside. I will ALWAYS recommend investing in your books. The education, advertising, and professional editing/covers are worth every cent, but I also realize that it isn’t always possible. So here’s how to start following your dream without having to spend a penny because the beauty of being self-published is the amount of control you have over your books before they become widely popular. Good luck! Step 5: My Top 3 Publishing PlatformsThis is it. The moment you’ve waited for since the moment the idea for this book popped into your head. Publication. You’ve likely looked at all of the options, studied every company, read every warning article about Such and Such Publishing or This’n’That Books, but the question remains: Which route is best? If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a first-time author with limited-to-no startup funds like I was. So that immediately disqualifies self-publishing companies like Outskirts Press, who charge anywhere between $250 and $1,000 for their publishing packages.* http://outskirtspress.com/self-publishing.html So here are a few companies I’ve found that don’t charge a startup fee: CreateSpaceA company affiliated with Amazon. Instead of a startup fee, they take a fee from your sales as they’re made. For example, if I sell a 200 page chapter book for $10.59, they take $4.89 for publishing costs. Pros:
SmashWordsA self-publishing company not owned by any of the “Big 5” or its affiliates. Makes your book readily available in multiple formats and partners with many online stores to get you the exposure you need. Pros:
WattPadA virtual community where anyone can write anything and post it for free online. Great way to gain new readers when starting out.
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Now get out there and show you've Forged Your Legend.
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