The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing: How to Produce and Market Your Book on a Budget

By Linda F. Radke

During a tough economy, when traditional publishers are tightening their belts and accepting fewer authors, printing less books and spending less on promoting books they've already printed, a writer's dream of becoming a published author doesn't have to end--or even be put on hold. Unpublished and published authors alike learn valuable tips to successfully and profitably self-publish and market books from the updated second edition of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing: How to Produce and Market Your Book On a Budget written by 24-year veteran publisher Linda F. Radke, owner of Story Monsters LLC, a producer of award-winning traditionally-, partnership- and self-published books for all ages. Authors that follow Radke's expert advice will get their work to readers faster, while maintaining creative control--and making more money! "There used to be a taboo about self-published books, but not anymore," says Radke. "I have personally consulted many authors on the path to publishing, getting their books into major bookstores and distributed by major distribution houses, as well as garnering them distinguished industry awards. The secret is in creating a quality product and knowing the ropes, which I reveal in detail in The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing." While Radke's manual gives writers the nuts and bolts of publishing, such as copywriting, acquiring an ISBN, editing, typesetting, printing and distributing, etc., in an easy-to-digest manner, it doesn't end there. Readers also receive an invaluable arsenal of conventional--and sometimes unconventional--methods for marketing, promoting and obtaining free publicity. In addition to updating all information to remain current with the times and ever-changing publishing industry, the second edition of The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing includes brief articles from other traditionally and self-published authors, who share their candid experiences on the front lines of promoting books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0C2S9ZMDM
• ISBN13: 9798390035283
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 188 Pages
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Self publishers and Writers Should read this book

I found this book to be very easy to understand, very well written and full of valuable information that anyone interested in self publishing should read. I have referred back to this book time after time, if you are even considering going the self publishing route, buy this book.

Your coach, your mentor, your beacon. And your secret weapon

This is a practical, simple and easy-to-follow guide to economical self-publishing built on the personal experience of Linda F. Radke. Linda is an award-winning self-publisher who has helped numerous authors publish and market their books. In the book Linda tips the self-publisher in his or here way through the thorns of the publishing and marketing worlds. And she really suggests a lot of money-saving hints. The book covers many topics such as style, manuscript, illustrations, editors, copyright, ISBN, bar code, establishing your business at home, developing mailing lists, how to market ant promote your book on a limited budget, and much more. It consists of three parts. The first one is about making a book from idea to printing. Writing the book is the easy and pleasing part, very the tip of the iceberg of book-publishing. The second part of the book is on business of publishing, as writing is an art and publishing is a business. And the third part is on publicity, promotion, and marketing. In appendix you'll find the list of some useful publications, periodicals, association and distributors' magazines, book distributors and wholesalers, mailing list sources, other useful contacts, and a sample of the Book marketing plan by Five Star Publications. Dan Poynter said about this book: this is your recipe, your coach, your mentor, your guide, your beacon, and your secret weapon. And he is quite right. I recommend this book for writers and small publishers.

A Good Overview

Linda Foster Radke's book "The Economical Guide to Self Publishing" is a must read for all self publishers. It is easy to read, clear, provides a good step-by-step overview and gives great suggestions on how to save money. My only regret is that her book became available after I self published my book. Along with the books of Dan Poynter and Tom and Marilyn Ross her book has become a welcome addition to my library.

Writers and publishers need this book

The Economical Guide to Self-Publishing is practical detailed and fun. Linda Radke provides the inside particulars only an accomplished publisher could know. She tells it all from writing, through production to promotion and she does it well. If you plan to write and/or publish, you need this valuable book.

Informative & Comprehensive

Informative & Comprehensive - Perfect Self-Publishing Guide. I was looking for a simple yet complete 'how to' on self-publishing. Simply put, after reading this book, I have stopped looking. I do mean it. Thanks for the information in the book.