Cost Effective Desk-Top Publishing of a Niche-Market Book
In this page are links to chapters that I have written to share my knowledge that I gained in my attempt to become a published author (in a cost-effective (aka ‘cheap’) way). This endeavor started about 15 minutes after I held my first printed book in my hands….I realized that I simple HAD to share with others my journey that got me to that point. My hope was that with my information, others would have a faster, less frustrating path to getting their ideas into a printed book in a cost-effective manner.
Click on the following links (chapters) to learn more about my publishing journey and my attempt to distill the information I learned. I recommend starting at Chapter 1, progressing through the chapters, to get the best understanding of a complete approach to Cost-Effectively Self-Publish a Niche-Market Book.
1. Introduction & Author’s Personal Perspective
2. Basics of Digital Printing/Print-On-Demand (POD)
3. Another Cost-Effect Approach to Self-Publishing: Home-Printing
5. Is Desk-Top Publishing Right for You?
6. Overview of the Desk-Top Publishing Process
7. Author’s Approach to Creating her Niche-Market Book
8. What you Will Need for Desk-Top Publishing—Computer/Digital Needs
9. The ShuttleSmith’s Approach to Creating Images
10. Choosing a Print-On-Demand (POD) Company
11. Starting a Publishing Project in Kindle Direct
12. Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Book Set Up–More Information
14. Calculate the Costs of Getting a Book Printed