Self-publishing can seem like a maze if you haven't done it before, or even if you have. I have answered some of these questions on Quora. Review this list to zero in on what you need to know.
- There are so many writing tools to choose from. How do I find the best tools for my project?
- How do I copyright my book?
- Where can I find an illustrator for my children’s book?
- Can I embed videos into my book?
- Where can I find photos or artwork to use in my book?
- Where can I get answers for grammar and usage questions? It’s been awhile since I took English.
- I'm a little confused about publishing my book on Amazon. How do I get started?
- When do I need to get an ISBN? How do I get one?
- My non-fiction book needs an index. Is there an app for that?
- Is it OK for me to use a pen name?
- Should I have a blog? How do I get one started?
- Should I publish my blog before or after I publish my book?
- How often can I or should I make changes to my book?
- Do I need a new ISBN for every version of my e-book?
- Are there book-writing and self-publishing groups I should be joining or following?
- How do I find a niche market to write for? What's hot in the publishing marketplace?
- How many copy editors do I need? Do copy editors have specialties?
- Can I continue to edit, improve or add to content I've already published?
- Is there a poetry template available somewhere for Word?
- Can I use the word processing program that came with my Mac?