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Links for Steps to Self-Publishing1. Introduction

Types of PublishersBefore You Start10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing [PDF]Online Copyright TutorialCopyright Upload Tutorial Bookbaby 5 steps to Self-PublishingPrint vs digital report

2. Editing

Types of editorsEditorial confusionWhat type of book editing do you need?25 editing tipsStop editing while you writeSix editing toolsGrammarlyMS Word grammar check

3. First Manuscript Formatting

Writer’s Digest guidelines for formatting

http://www.writersdigest.com/online-editor/what-are-the-guidelines-for-formating-a-manuscript

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Select-grammar-and-writing-style-options-in-Office-2016-ecd60e9f-6b2e-4070-b30c-42efa6cff55a

https://www.grammarly.com/

https://thewritelife.com/automatic-editing-tools/

http://www.publicationcoach.com/7-ways-to-stop-editing-while-you-write/

https://thewritelife.com/edit-your-copy/

http://blog.bookbaby.com/2016/04/type-book-editing-need/

http://thehelpfulwriter.com/kinds-of-editors-what-editors-do/

https://nybookeditors.com/2015/01/copyediting-vs-line-editing/

http://authorearnings.com/report/print-vs-digital-report/

https://www.bookbaby.com/free-guide/5-steps-to-self-publishing

https://www.copyright.gov/eco/eco-upload.pdf

https://www.copyright.gov/eco/eco-tutorial-standard.pdf

http://www.thebookdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/10-Things-About-Self-Publishing.pdf

http://www.thebookdesigner.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/10-Things-About-Self-Publishing.pdf

https://www.thecreativepenn.com/2013/03/12/tips-self-publishing-createspace/

https://www.writingforward.com/news-announcements/getting-published/types-of-publishing-companies

Agent Query formatting tipsPenUltimate professional formatFormat and title page from Editor’s BlogGCWA contest/critique formatting

4. Formatting for Self-Publishinga. Front pages

Title page formatCopyright page formatCopyright registrationHow to obtain LCCNLCCN from CreateSpaceISBN from CreateSpaceISBN from BowkerCoupons for BowkerFront and back matter

b. Page setup

CreateSpace templatesCreateSpace interior PDFEmbed fonts from MS Word to PDFCreateSpace step-by-step interior formattingSet up a document

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Set-up-a-document-24df8628-16e9-445e-aeff-687fd14f62c1

https://forums.createspace.com/en/community/docs/DOC-1482




https://selfpublishingadvice.org/writing-front-and-back-matter-for-your-self-published-book/

https://coupon.everafterguide.net/bowker-coupon-code.html

http://www.bowker.com/products/ISBN-US.html

https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/ISBNs.jsp

https://www.createspace.com/Services/LCCNAssignment.jsp?sitesearch_query=lccn&sitesearch_type=SITE

http://authoru.org/authors-how-to-get-your-lccn-library-of-congress-number.html

https://www.copyright.gov/registration/

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2010/01/copyright-page-samples-you-can-copy-and-paste-into-your-book/

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2010/02/self-publishing-basics-the-title-page/

http://gulfwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FormattingTips.pdf

http://theeditorsblog.net/2011/01/05/format-your-novel-for-submission/

http://penultimateword.com/editing-blogs/how-to-professionally-format-your-manuscript-for-editors-agents-publishers/

http://www.agentquery.com/format_tips.aspx

c. Styles

Video course on using styles in Word10 MS Word style secretsModify structure and appearance

i. Heading s ii. Fonts iii. Paragraphs

d. Table of Contents

Create a Table of ContentsHow to create a Table of Contents

e. Headers/footers/page numbers

Add a header of a footer

f. Graphics/photos

Free graphics design softwareGraphic design software (not free) reviews Understanding Print Resolution24 Practical Tips for Using Photos

i. Color vs black and white

Color vs black and white using CreateSpace

http://www.authorimprints.com/color-black-white-printing-createspace-publishing/

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2011/02/24-practical-tips-for-using-photos-in-your-print-on-demand-books/

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2010/10/using-photos-in-your-book-understanding-print-resolution/

http://www.toptenreviews.com/software/multimedia/best-graphic-design-software/

http://www.creativebloq.com/graphic-design/free-graphic-design-software-8134039

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Add-a-header-or-footer-b87ee4df-abc1-41f8-995b-b39f6d99c7ed

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/285059/how-to-create-a-table-of-contents-by-marking-text-in-word

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Create-a-table-of-contents-in-Word-882e8564-0edb-435e-84b5-1d8552ccf0c0

http://makeofficework.com/paragraph_formatting.htm

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Change-or-set-the-default-font-20f72414-2c42-4b53-9654-d07a92b9294a?ui=en-US&rs=en-US&ad=US&fromAR=1

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Add-a-heading-3eb8b917-56dc-4a17-891a-a026b2c790f2

https://www.microsoftpressstore.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2472175&seqNum=5

http://www.pcworld.com/article/260668/10_microsoft_word_style_secrets.html

https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Using-Styles-in-Word-9db4c0f4-2754-4294-9758-c14a0abd8cfa

Self-publishing children’s picture book for PODHard cover books from CreateSpace

4. Covera. Design

10 tips for effective book coversHow to design book coversCanva free book cover maker

b. Format

CreateSpace cover specificationsDownload CS cover templatesUse your formatted cover on CSCS Easy Online DesignWriting back cover copyDo’s and don’ts of back cover text

5. Print-On-Demand (POD) publishers

Best print on demand servicesSelf-publishing pricesOverview: The Evolution of Self-Publishing

http://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/pod/

http://writersweekly.com/compare

http://selfpublishingadvice.org/whats-the-best-print-on-demand-service-for-self-published-paperbacks/

http://www.authorhouse.com/AuthorResources/Marketing/The-Dos-and-Please-Please-Donts-of-Back-Cover-Text.aspx

https://janefriedman.com/writing-back-cover-copy/

https://www.createspace.com/Tools/CoverCreator.jsp

https://www.createspace.com/Help/Index.jsp?orgId=00D300000001Sh9&id=50170000000I7be&

https://www.createspace.com/Help/Book/Artwork.do

https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/CoverPDF.jsp

https://www.canva.com/create/book-covers/

https://designschool.canva.com/how-to-design-book-covers/

http://www.writersdigest.com/editor-blogs/there-are-no-rules/general/10-tips-for-effective-book-covers

https://forums.createspace.com/en/community/message/162678

https://rachel-writingpractices.blogspot.com/2012/02/self-publishing-childrens-picture-books.html

https://rachel-writingpractices.blogspot.com/2012/02/self-publishing-childrens-picture-books.html

Writer’s Digest Directory of Self-Publishing Companies (Not all of these are Print-On-Demand)

6. Step-by-step CreateSpace

Login to CreateSpaceCreateSpace cost calculator (click royalties tab)Step by step guide to your book’s interiorStep-by-step publishing with CreateSpace12 basic steps to publishing with CS UDEMY CreateSpace Self-Publishing course ($ varies)UDEMY Self-Publishing Children’s Books CS and Kindle ($ varies)

7. Step-by-step Kindle

Kindle Direct Publishing loginBuilding your book for Kindle [PDF]Kindle self-publishing checklist

https://www.tckpublishing.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Kindle-Self-Publishing-Checklist.pdf

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/digital/otp/help/Building-Your-Book-for-Kindle.pdf

https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/

https://www.udemy.com/self-publish-childrens-books-on-kindle-and-in-paperback/

https://www.udemy.com/self-publish-childrens-books-on-kindle-and-in-paperback/

https://www.udemy.com/self-publishing-on-createspace/

https://www.udemy.com/self-publishing-on-createspace/

https://megaphonesociety.wordpress.com/2013/03/13/12-basic-steps-to-publishing-through-create-space/

https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2014/03/lyn-horner/


https://www.createspace.com/Products/Book/

https://www.createspace.com/

http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/get-published-sell-my-work/directory-of-self-publishing-companies

http://www.writersdigest.com/writing-articles/by-writing-goal/get-published-sell-my-work/directory-of-self-publishing-companies

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