Prepping for the Bookshelf

<p>Take the guesswork out of self-publishing! Become an expert in planning organizing and branding yourself for a successful book launch. </p><p><br></p><p>In <em>Prepping for the Bookshelf</em> veteran editor Shana Murph reveals how you can incorporate several tried-and-true publishing strategies into your book development process. There are many ways to self-publish a book and the process can be overwhelming but learning key techniques will help you plan better and worry less. You will learn how to build your team and develop self-publishing methods you can use repeatedly to publish your most valued works. Featuring a chapter development worksheet a list of over 200 questions to ask creatives and a publishing readiness checklist <em>Prepping for the Bookshelf</em> also teaches you how to:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Develop a seven-step master plan </li><li>Learn a variety of book-writing methods and approaches</li><li>Protect your work and discourage copyright infringement</li><li>Educate yourself on the parts of a traditional publishing contract</li><li>Build a strong author brand by understanding your powerful prose position (PPP)</li><li>Work with editors typesetters Website designers and other creative professionals</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Indie publishing doesn't have to be a last resort. It can be your first choice a well-lit path to something greater. But you'll need a roadmap to get there and this comprehensive book will help you plan better today so you can publish worry free later!</p>