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Can you use self-publishing as a market test, to convince an agent and publisher that your book will sell? Yes! Does it hurt your chances at getting a publishing deal? No! Many agents and publishers expect authors to have an audience and platform before they'll consider representation. So read the book, come to a workshop, and get started on your publishing path.
The next Self-Publishing Boot Camp will be held on June 30, in the beautiful Mills College Library in Oakland, from 1-5pm, after the Build Your WordPress Blog Boot Camp. Take one, or sign up for both for a $25 discount.
A no-nonsense workshop to arm you with the information you need to implement your publishing strategy immediately.
- Find your path from the many self-publishing options 
- Budget: From free to fee, what's worth paying for and what's not
- How to find and work with editors, designers, and ebook formatters
- Self-publishing, partner-publishing, and getting a traditional book deal
- Develop a platform to successfully market and promote your book
- Book discovery: Websites, social media, and SEO for dummies
- Distribution possibilities for your ebook, print book, and book app
- Avoid common self-publishing pitfalls
- Free gift: the Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors
Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors

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The Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors
This book shows you how to publish, promote and sell your book in print and every popular book format.
  • Print books, e-books, even apps
  • Bookstores, online retailers, e-readers andmobiledevices
  • For fiction, non-fiction, full-color books and more
  • Understand today's various publishing strategies
  • Helpful worksheets and project management guides
For authors of fiction and non-fiction, memoir, mystery, poetry, business, art and photography, childrens’ books, anthologies, and all kinds of books.
The insights, information, tips, worksheets, and checklists in this book make it an essential guide to successful navigation through the complexities of your publishing project.
The method is simple: When all the tasks are checked off, your book is published.

Attending a Self-Publishing Boot Camp workshop? The print book is included!




WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING...

"I kept The Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors in sight the whole time I was publishing my book. As a new author, I found it invaluable in educating me on all the details and nuances one needs to consider. The structure and organization were wonderful in clarifying what could seem like an overwhelming process. Best of all, it gave me peace of mind, knowing it was put together by an expert who has done it.” —Liz Jansen, author of Women, Motorcycles and the Road to Empowerment
A no-nonsense guide that demystifies the non-traditional publishing process. Find out how to create more demand and, ultimately, sales. —Sam Barry and Kathi Kamen Goldmark, The Author Enablers
A great blueprint to get your first book started. It helps you set goals, develop a plan for design inside-and-out and even your promotion platform--all one step at a time. As a long time book coach with a related how to book, I applaud this good model! —Judy Cullins, author of How to Write Your eBook or Other Short Book - Fast!

I left the workshop inspired, feeling competent and up to the challenge to self-publish if I so choose. —Deborah Santana, author of Space Between the Stars
Your workshop was so valuable to me in the design stages... —Carolyn Jones, author of Opening the Gates of the Heart

Lots of good information in the self-publishing workshop and, best of all, the workshop leaders practice what they preach. —Jack Shandle, Chief editor of two major OEM publications

I have learned a ton about the publishing business that will definitely benefit me as I move towards publishing my book, Transition 120, and other works. —Paula Holland, author, What's Next for My Life?

A terrific way to organize your tasks and progress as you travel the path of self-publishing your book. If you are naturally organized it will clarify everything you need to do. If you are disorganized, it may help you stay on track. You’ll get a real sense of accomplishment as you use the opportunity to plan your publication with the help of experienced and trusted guides. And if you get motivated by checking off items from a list, you are really going to like this book. Read more. —Joel Friedlander, The Book Designer