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    It's Simply Publishing
    It's Simply Publishing
    It's Simply Publishing
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    It's Simply Publishing

    By Cali Gilbert

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    The publishing industry has vastly changed, especially in the last few years. Today, indie publishing is the direction many new authors are taking as it has become easier for writers to do much of the work themselves. This book serves as a guide for the writer, taking them on the journey from original thought to a completed book they can hold in their hands. This book is divided into three parts — Writing, Marketing and Publishing. Each part walks the reader through the steps it takes to develop their book into a completed manuscript, market the book long before its release, and then publish the book while retaining their rights and creative control. If you’ve ever had a dream of writing a book, the book you hold in your hands will support you on your journey of becoming a published author.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCali Gilbert
    Release dateApr 28, 2014
    ISBN9780463463802
    It's Simply Publishing
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    Cali Gilbert

    Cali Gilbert is an International bestselling author, award winning filmmaker and photographer. She has travelled the globe as a former figure skater and magazine publisher, and has contributed to the Huffington Post. With an extensive background in event management, Cali assisted the Canadian Olympic Committee at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games, and most recently served as an Event Ambassador for the 34th America’s Cup sailing regatta in San Francisco.Cali is an accomplished photographer, whose work has been showcased in galleries across the United States. As the creator of the IT’S SIMPLY book series, Cali has published several bestselling books of her own and now serves other writers through her imprint, Serendipity Publishing House.As Founder & CEO of Tower 15 Productions, Cali supports other creatives through education and collaboration in the areas of publishing, photography and filmmaking. Cali splits her time between Los Angeles and San Diego, California where she enjoys serving her community, especially women in transition and youth programs. To learn more, visit www.CaliGilbert.com

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      Book preview

      It's Simply Publishing - Cali Gilbert

      IT’S SIMPLY PUBLISHING

      Step By Step Guide to Writing, Marketing

      & Publishing Your First Book

      CALI GILBERT

      Copyright © 2014 by Cali Gilbert

      No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval devices or systems, without prior written permission from the author.

      EBOOK VERSION

      Paperback Version Information:

      ISBN-13 978-1497488274

      ISBN-10 1497488273

      Library of Congress Control Number: 2014906303

      First printing April, 2014

      Serendipity Publishing House

      Santa Monica, California

      WWW.CALIGILBERT.COM

      TABLE OF CONTENTS

      Part One - WRITING YOUR BOOK

      Step 1 - Who? What? Why?

      Step 2 - Connect

      Step 3 - Create Structure

      Step 4 - Write!

      Step 5 - Take a Break

      Step 6 - Edit, Edit, Edit!

      Step 7 - Format

      Step 8 - Create Your Covers

      Part Two - MARKETING YOUR BOOK

      Step 9 - Create Your Platform

      Step 10 - Your Book’s Web Presence

      Step 11 - Social Media

      Step 12 - Blogging

      Step 13 - Partnerships & Affiliates

      Step 14 - Get Endorsements

      Part Three - PUBLISHING YOUR BOOK

      Step 15 - Introduction to CreateSpace

      Step 16 - ISBNs

      Step 17 - Your Book’s Interior

      Step 18 - Your Book’s Cover

      Step 19 - Completing Your Set-Up

      Step 20 - Sales Channels

      Step 21 - Pricing Your Book

      Step 22 - Final Touches

      Step 23 - Review & Approve

      Step 24 - Publish to Kindle

      Step 25 - Unveil to the World

      PART ONE

      WRITING YOUR BOOK

      STEP 1

      WHO? WHAT? WHY?

      1. Who is your target market?

      (a) Who is your message meant for?

      (b) Who is your ideal reader and why?

      (c) What are their

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