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So you want to write a book. Why? And have you decided how you’ll go about publishing this book once it’s written? That’s where Jenna Rose Robbins and Sara Stratton’s The Self-Publishing Roadmap will come in handy. Not only will they help you understand yourself and your goals in writing this book, but they’ll lead you through the complicated ‘roadmap’ of the publishing world. The authors will instruct you on key points like setting some realistic goals, choosing an editorial team, building your author platform, and even creating a catchy title that works for you and your book. And, there’s so much more: comparing different forms of publishing, designing the cover, and following a useful marketing plan that will see your book to success.
Jenna Rose Robbins and Sara Stratton’s book, The Self-Publishing Roadmap: Everything You Need to Know About Becoming an Indie Author, is a thorough, useful, interesting read for all writers, both would-be and established. From the informative introduction to the organized endnotes that sum up each chapter, this book is organized well and presented in a reader-friendly manner. Added resources are also included along with a useful glossary of publishing-related terms. The authors use a step-by-step approach to lay out their guide in a concise and comprehensive manner. Both practical advice and insider tips are included along with real-life examples from established and published authors. The language and presentation are simple enough for any author to follow. This is a great resource for anyone who wants to publish a book as well as for those who have already published.
