Resources are a must in the world of self-publishing. Here are some I’ve gathered that offer information that will add value to the book you are writing. If you have resources you wish to share… please contact me and I’ll see about adding them to the list. —Best Success.
The book cover design, self-publishing, copyright and printing processes certainly have their moments. With the proper guidance and resources helping, it will seem easier. I’ve posted some websites below to assist with the process. They include resources for author groups and affiliations, writing assistance, printing and printers, general publishing how-to and info gathering sites. Contact me if you have any questions about vendor services.
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Self-Publishing Resources
Convert 10 digit ISBN to 13 digit.
Google Books Project – online preview and promo
epub conversions and general info
http://www.smashwords.com — they have a pdf manual that is very useful
Indexing Software
Authex, CINDEX, MACREX, SKY Index, and wINDEX
Copyright
Library of Congress Literary Copyright page
LOC FAQ page of questions/answers
Reference / Quotes / Dictionary
Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online
Self Publishing Info Books
Dan Poynter Self Publishing Manual
Printers
There are many POD and offset printers. Do an online search for POD or look locally for offset
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