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    The Self-Publishing Road Map
    The Self-Publishing Road Map
    The Self-Publishing Road Map
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    The Self-Publishing Road Map

    By RJ Crayton

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    Everything you need to know about self-publishing in one handy volume. 

    More than a million books are self-published each year, and most disappear into the ether, seen by only a few. So, how do you self-publish your book and have it make a ripple in this giant self-publishing pond? 

    Designed for use by both the beginner and moderately experienced person, The Self-Publishing Road Map offers practical guidance to make your self-publishing journey a success. The book discusses how to ready your book for publication, where and how to publish online, how to get reviews, and how to market your title. This book gives you all the steps you need to successfully complete your self-publishing goals. 

    This isn't a get-rich-quick book, or a promise of untold riches. This is practical advice that pays off what you put into it. If you're ready to start your self-publishing journey, or already started and want somebody to ride shotgun and navigate, this is the book for you. Buckle up. It's time to go! 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRJ Crayton
    Release dateMar 31, 2015
    ISBN9781519920300
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