{"id":614,"date":"2026-10-13T22:41:31","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T22:41:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/?p=614"},"modified":"2026-10-22T17:06:47","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T17:06:47","slug":"how-to-self-publish-a-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/how-to-self-publish-a-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Self-Publish a Book: Complete Step-by-Step Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"614\" class=\"elementor elementor-614\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-122f12c elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"122f12c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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Whitfield<\/h3><p class=\"elementor-image-box-description\">Senior Editor, The Pulp House Publishing\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-36fd1c2\" data-id=\"36fd1c2\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d56fea3 elementor-position-inline-start elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-box\" data-id=\"d56fea3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-wrapper\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-box-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<span  class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon 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elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-40a7523 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"40a7523\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-871eb7c elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"871eb7c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cda1bb1\" data-id=\"cda1bb1\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1e6ad88 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1e6ad88\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-c32ef58\" data-id=\"c32ef58\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e3123f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e3123f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Quick answer: what is self publishing?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Self publishing means you publish your book yourself instead of selling it to a traditional publisher. You keep your rights, control the cover, price and release date, and earn the retailer royalties directly. To self-publish a book: finish and edit your manuscript, design the cover and interior, get an ISBN, upload to retailers such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, then market it. Most authors take about 3 to 6 months from final draft to launch.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve been searching for <\/span><b>how to self publish a book<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you probably want three honest answers: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what are the steps, what will it cost, and can I really do this without a publisher?<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can. Thousands of authors do it every year. This guide walks through the full <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self publishing process<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in plain language, with realistic costs, timelines, and the mistakes that sink first-time books.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We&#8217;re<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book Publishings<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a self-publishing services company. We&#8217;ll show you how to do every step yourself, and we&#8217;ll tell you honestly when hiring help is worth it and when it isn&#8217;t.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Key takeaways<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self publishing = you are the publisher.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You keep copyright and creative control, and you pay for production.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The process has 12 steps<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from a revised manuscript to post-launch tracking. Skip editing or cover design and sales suffer first.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Budget about $2,000 to $6,000<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a professional-quality book. You <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> publish for near $0, but expect trade-offs.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timeline:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> about 3 to 6 months from final draft. Professionals book up, so plan ahead.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You own your copyright automatically.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Registration (about $45 to $65) strengthens your legal position.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Avoid &#8220;publishers&#8221; that take your rights and your money.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never hand over ownership of your ISBN, accounts or files.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Want a plan for your own manuscript?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a free quote and publishing roadmap \u2192<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or call <\/span><b>+1 (888) 223-2911<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-63f63dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"63f63dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"AAASJIA\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Self Publishing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-927a001 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"927a001\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self publishing is the process of producing and releasing your own book without a traditional publishing house. You fund the production, keep the rights, and earn royalties directly from retailers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In traditional publishing, a publisher buys the right to publish your book and pays for production. In self publishing, you are the publisher of record. You decide who edits and designs the book, where it sells, and what it costs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That freedom comes with responsibility. You manage the quality, the schedule, the budget and the marketing, or you hire people to do it for you. For a deeper definition, read<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Self-Publishing?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and, if you&#8217;re still deciding,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Self-Publishing Worth It?<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3470b30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3470b30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"aabbcc\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Does Self Publishing Work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-88c72c5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"88c72c5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self publishing works like this: you prepare a finished, edited book (print and ebook files), upload it to retail and print-on-demand platforms, set your price, and the platforms pay you a royalty each time a copy sells.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the money and file flow in four lines:<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create the manuscript, cover and interior files (or hire professionals).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Platforms<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark host your files and print copies only when ordered (print-on-demand).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Retailers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> sell the book to readers online and, with the right setup, through bookstores and libraries.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>You<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> receive a royalty on each sale, and keep the rights.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because print-on-demand has no minimum order, you don&#8217;t need to buy a pallet of books up front. Full walkthrough:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Does Self-Publishing Work?<\/span><\/p><p><b>A cautionary tale.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Author Joanna Penn once paid &#8220;a considerable amount of money&#8221; to print two thousand books and sold around one hundred. She has since moved to print-on-demand, which she says avoids upfront printing costs, warehousing and leftover stock. The lesson: for most first-time authors, start with print-on-demand.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3966ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d3966ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"aaeerr\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 12-Step Self Publishing Process at a Glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd42d01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bd42d01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>#<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Step<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Typical time<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Typical cost (US)<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finish and revise your manuscript<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-6 months<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 (beta readers)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose your publishing path<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional editing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4-12 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,000 by length and level<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover design<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior formatting<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-5 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 (software) to $750<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISBN and copyright<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">295 + <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">45-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65 optional registration<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metadata, description, categories<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 1 week<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pricing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose printing and distribution<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 upfront with print-on-demand<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload, order a proof, approve<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-7 days<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof copy cost<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Launch and marketing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start 2-3 months before launch<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 to several thousand<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track, improve, repeat<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ranges combine published 2026 figures from Reedsy and Books.by, Greenleaf Book Group, and Bowker pricing; your quote will depend on your manuscript.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Prefer a done-with-you route?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a free itemized quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. We review your manuscript and map the steps, timeline and cost before you commit.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ee20f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ee20f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"#aaeerr\">Steps 1-12 in Detail<\/a><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3ef768 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3ef768\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><b>Step 1: Finish and revise your manuscript<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your manuscript should be complete, revised at least once, and read by people who aren&#8217;t your close friends or family.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let the draft rest for two weeks, revise, then give it to 3-5 beta readers in your target audience. Fix what they flag before you pay an editor. New to this stage? See<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Self-Publish Your<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Book<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-writing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book writing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/ghostwriting-services\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ghostwriting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services if you have the idea but not the draft.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 2: Choose your publishing path<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self publishing, traditional publishing and hybrid publishing differ mainly in who pays, who controls, and who keeps the rights. See the comparison table below, or read<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Publishing vs Hybrid Publishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-publishing does <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> require a publisher. If that&#8217;s your plan, read<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Self-Publish a Book Without a Publisher<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 3: Get professional editing<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing is the most important investment in self publishing, because typos and structural problems are the fastest way to earn bad reviews.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Edit type<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>What it fixes<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>When<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Structure, plot, pacing, argument<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After your first big revision<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Line edit<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flow, voice, clarity<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After developmental<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy edit<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grammar, consistency, style<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before formatting<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofread<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final typos<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After the interior is laid out<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a 60,000-word book, Reedsy puts editing at roughly <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,000; for 80,000 words across several levels, Reedsy&#8217;s quote data shows <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,160-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,050. Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/editing-proofreading\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">editing and proofreading<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> team keeps your voice intact.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 4: Design your cover<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your cover is your sales page. It must signal your genre at thumbnail size.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study the top 20 books in your category, then hire a designer who knows your genre. Premade covers often run <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400; custom covers about <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500. Print books need a full wrap (front, spine, back) sized to your page count and paper. Don&#8217;t print a price on the cover if you&#8217;ll sell in several countries. See<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-cover-design\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book cover design<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-illustration\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book illustration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 5: Format the interior<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Formatting turns a document into a book: trim size, margins, fonts, chapter openers, page numbers and a clean EPUB. You need two files: a print-ready PDF and an ebook file. Choose your trim size once and keep it for related books. Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-formatting\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book formatting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> team delivers both to retailer specifications.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 6: Get your ISBN and understand copyright<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ISBN is the 13-digit identifier retailers and libraries use to track one edition of your book. Each format (paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook) needs its own.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bowker (US):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> $125 for one, $295 for ten.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Free platform ISBN:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> KDP offers one for print, but the platform is listed as publisher and it can limit where you sell.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ebooks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> often not required if you sell on a single platform that uses its own identifier.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is an ISBN?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can You Self-Publish Without an ISBN?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Copyright is covered below.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 7: Write your metadata and description<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metadata (title, subtitle, keywords, categories, description) is how retailers decide whether to show your book.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treat your description as a sales page, not a synopsis: a short hook line, what the reader gets or what is at stake, then a reason to buy.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pick specific categories over broad ones.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use keywords your readers actually type.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Step 8: Price your book<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compare similar books in your genre. Price book one of a series lower to attract readers. For print, make sure the price covers printing cost plus your profit; many authors aim for at least <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 per copy.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 9: Choose printing and distribution<\/b><\/h3><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Platform<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Best for<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Notes<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Amazon KDP<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ebooks and print on Amazon<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free to publish<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>IngramSpark<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bookstores and libraries<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wholesale discounts of about 40-55% expected; returns can cost you<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Apple Books, Kobo, B&amp;N Press, Google Play<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ebook reach beyond Amazon<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publish direct or via an aggregator<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Your own store<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher margins, customer data<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You handle or automate fulfillment<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><b>Exclusive vs wide:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> KDP Select makes your ebook Amazon-exclusive in exchange for perks like Kindle Unlimited. Going &#8220;wide&#8221; means selling everywhere. Neither wins universally; it depends on your genre and audience.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Authors who want every channel set up correctly the first time can use our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/self-publishing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-publishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/global-publishing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">global book publishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services, plus<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/audiobook-publishing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">audiobook publishing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><b>2026 platform note:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Retailers such as KDP ask you to disclose AI-generated content when you publish. Check each platform&#8217;s current content rules before you upload.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 10: Upload, order a proof, publish<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload your files, fix any automated errors (margins and spine width are common), <\/span><b>order a physical proof<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, then approve. Pre-orders a few weeks ahead can build early sales and reviews. Print-on-demand lets you update files later, but a clean launch protects your early reviews.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 11: Launch and market<\/b><\/h3><p><b>Start marketing 2-3 months before launch, not after.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Build an email list, send advance copies to a small review team, polish your retailer page, pick social platforms where your readers already are, and concentrate promotions in launch week. Our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-marketing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/amazon-book-marketing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon book marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-launch-marketing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book launch marketing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services support this stage, and an<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/author-website\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">author website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets you own your audience.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 12: Track, improve and plan the next book<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check sales, reviews and ad data monthly, then refine your cover, description, keywords and price. One author argues that books tend to sell best when they have at least two of three traits: a popular genre, a series or brand, and an author platform. Plan your second book while the first is live.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Stuck on any step?<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Talk to a publishing specialist<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It&#8217;s free, and we&#8217;ll tell you when you don&#8217;t need us.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2255fb1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2255fb1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"artyue\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Does Self Publishing Cost?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be8ffa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"be8ffa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional-quality self publishing typically costs about $2,000 to $6,000, depending on length, genre and services. Reedsy&#8217;s published ranges are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,800-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,300 and, from its freelancer-quote analysis, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,940-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,660.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Cost item<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Budget<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Standard<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Premium<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Editing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">800 (copy edit only)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,000-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3,000-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,000+<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">200-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">400 (premade)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,200<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1,200-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500+<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior formatting<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DIY software<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">750<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complex layouts, higher<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISBN<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free platform ISBN<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$125 (single)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$295 (ten)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print setup<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 (POD)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$0 + proof copies<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print run: varies<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">500-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,000<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,000+<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What moves the price most: length, editing level, illustration, and marketing ambition. Line-by-line breakdown:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> And if you&#8217;re pricing a service provider, see<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Much Does a Self-Publishing Company Cost?<\/span><\/p><p><b>See your exact price before you commit.<\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get your free, itemized quote \u2192<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d4e3d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d4e3d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"aaeettyy\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Can You Self-Publish a Book for Free?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-169d789 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"169d789\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Publishing on KDP is free, and print-on-demand has no upfront printing cost. But &#8220;free&#8221; usually means you do the editing, cover and formatting yourself.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What stays free: uploading, a platform ISBN, print-on-demand. What costs time or money: quality editing, a genre-correct cover, a proof copy, marketing. If you&#8217;re on a tight budget, spend your first dollars on editing and the cover, because those two decide whether readers trust the book. Details:<\/span> <b>Can You Self-Publish a Book for Free?<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e81a898 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e81a898\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"asdfgh\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Long Does Self Publishing Take?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8cf6c2d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8cf6c2d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most self-publishing projects take about 3 to 6 months from final draft to launch, and a polished manuscript can move faster. Greenleaf Book Group puts the range at &#8220;a week to six months,&#8221; depending on how close to final the book is.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Stage<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Typical duration<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copyediting<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3-4 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover design<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 4 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interior layout and corrections<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About 5 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofreading<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-2 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upload and ebook conversion<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1-4 weeks<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stages overlap, so your total is usually less than the sum. Editors and designers often book months ahead, and one Reedsy professional advises planning at least four months of lead time. More:<\/span> <b>How Long Does Self-Publishing Take?<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1be9124 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1be9124\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"acvbn\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do Self-Published Authors Make Money?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1aa10d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1aa10d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-published authors earn royalties on each sale, and many add income from other formats, direct sales, speaking and related services.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ebooks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Amazon KDP offers a 35% or a 70% royalty option. The 70% option is calculated on the list price minus applicable VAT and delivery costs (KDP lists average delivery at about $0.06 per unit), and applies only in eligible territories and price ranges. KDP&#8217;s qualifying price band has changed over time and sources disagree, so <\/span><b>check KDP&#8217;s current pricing page before you set your price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Print:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> royalties are your list price minus printing cost and the retailer&#8217;s cut. Reedsy puts KDP Print at roughly 50-60% of list minus printing, and IngramSpark at roughly 45-70%.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Other ebook stores:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Apple Books and Google Play commonly pay 70%; Kobo&#8217;s 70% applies at higher price points.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Beyond book sales:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> audiobooks, direct sales from your website, workshops, speaking, consulting and series income.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reality check: one author estimates that more than 2 million self-published books appear each year against about 30,000 from mainstream publishers, so discoverability is the real challenge. Books with a series, a clear genre and an audience platform tend to earn more. Read<\/span> <b>How Do Self-Published Authors Make Money?<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d25e45 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d25e45\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"qwert\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Do Self-Published Authors Keep Copyright?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a17b0e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a17b0e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You own the copyright to your book from the moment you create it, and self publishing does not transfer it to anyone.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Registration is optional but useful.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The US Copyright Office&#8217;s online fee is <\/span><b>$45<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for a single author, same claimant, one work, not for hire, and <\/span><b>$65<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the Standard Application. Registration strengthens your remedies if someone infringes.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>An ISBN is not copyright.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> It only identifies an edition.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Permissions matter.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Song lyrics, long quotes and images you didn&#8217;t create usually need clearance.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Read every service contract.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Make sure it says you keep your rights.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More:<\/span> <b>Do Self-Published Authors Keep Copyright?<\/b><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96d1e4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96d1e4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"ahyuiwt\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-Publishing vs Traditional vs Hybrid Publishing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-87fb1af elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"87fb1af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table><tbody><tr><td>\u00a0<\/td><td><p><b>Self-publishing<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Traditional<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Hybrid<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Upfront cost to you<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You pay<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">None (publisher pays)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You pay all or part<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Rights<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You keep them<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually licensed to the publisher<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies by contract<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Creative control<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared; publisher has final say<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shared<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Time to market<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weeks to months<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often 1-2 years after signing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Months<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Royalty potential<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highest per copy<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower per copy (advance first)<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies widely<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Bookstore reach<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Possible with effort<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strongest<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varies<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><b>Needs an agent?<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><b>Quick guide:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> choose self publishing for speed, control and ownership; traditional for shelf presence and no upfront cost; hybrid only after verifying the company&#8217;s contract and track record. Deeper reads:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Publishing vs Hybrid Publishing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and our sibling pillar,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Publish a Book<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-871fcd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"871fcd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"tyusghj\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Should You Hire a Self-Publishing Company?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74b6c3a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"74b6c3a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hire one if your time or technical skill is the bottleneck. Do it yourself if you have time, a small budget, and enjoy learning the tools.<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Choose DIY if&#8230;<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Hire a self-publishing company if&#8230;<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have time to learn formatting, metadata and retailer dashboards<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want a professional result without managing 5 to 8 freelancers<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your budget is tight<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;d rather pay one clear quote than several uncertain ones<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You&#8217;re comfortable vetting freelancers<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want editing, design, formatting and distribution to match<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You enjoy marketing<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You want help with launch and marketing, too<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><b>What a self-publishing company does:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> editing, formatting, cover design, ISBN and metadata setup, print and ebook preparation, distribution, and marketing support. See<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does a Self-Publishing Company Do?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Services Does a Self-Publishing Company Provide?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should You Hire a Self-Publishing Company?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Book Publishings you work with a dedicated publishing specialist, editing and design sit under one roof, and you keep your rights. Our site reports a 4.8\/5 rating from 200+ authors.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check our reviews<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">request a quote<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Book Publishings did wonders for my book; they made it look fabulous, right from editing to formatting section they were on point.&#8221; Jessica Reynolds-Walker, author (review shown on bookpublishings.com)<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26103bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26103bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"cvxbhsu\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Choose a Self-Publishing Company (and Avoid Scams)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46804a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46804a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A trustworthy self-publishing company gives you an itemized written quote, lets you keep your rights, and puts your name on your accounts and ISBNs.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Red flags<\/b><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Large upfront fees <\/span><b>and<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> a claim on your rights.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Guaranteed bestseller status, reviews or sales.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c The ISBN is registered to them with no transfer option. (In the US, Bowker is the only ISBN agency, so a company &#8220;giving&#8221; you an ISBN is listing itself as publisher.)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Vague contracts: no royalty formula, no termination or rights-reversion clause.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u274c Pressure tactics (&#8220;offer expires today&#8221;).<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Your vetting checklist<\/b><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for a written, itemized quote.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm in writing that <\/span><b>you keep your rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirm <\/span><b>you own your retailer accounts and ISBNs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read independent reviews (Trustpilot, BBB).<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask for finished books in your genre.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ask who actually does the work and where.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Full guide:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Choose a Self-Publishing Company<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Also see our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/about-us\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">about page<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10fc649 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"10fc649\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"abshywij\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Self-Publishing Mistakes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc70294 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cc70294\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Rushing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A first draft is not a finished book.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Skipping professional editing.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The top cause of bad reviews.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>A DIY cover that misses the genre.<\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self-publishing as a &#8220;test&#8221; for a traditional deal.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Early self-published sales can make a book harder to sell to a traditional publisher.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ignoring permissions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for lyrics, quotes and images.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>No marketing plan.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Books don&#8217;t sell themselves.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hiring late.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Good editors and designers book months ahead.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Printing a big run first.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Start with print-on-demand.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Signing a vague service contract.<\/b><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detailed fixes:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-934ea23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"934ea23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"hasgys\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Self-Publishing Checklist<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0226c7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0226c7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manuscript revised and beta-read<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Publishing path chosen<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developmental, copy edit and proofread done<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cover (front, spine, back) and interior finished<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ISBNs purchased for each format<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permissions cleared; copyright registered (optional)<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Title, subtitle, description, keywords, categories final<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price set; print profit checked<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof copy ordered and approved<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email list, review team and launch plan ready<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retail pages live; tracking set up<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get the printable version:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self-Publishing Checklist for First-Time Authors<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8d0717d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8d0717d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-281fe08\" data-id=\"281fe08\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e48cd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e48cd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"faqsanswers\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ: Self Publishing a Book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17a3094 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"17a3094\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-893cc506adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-893cc506adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-893cc506adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the first step to self-publish a book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-893cc506adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" show collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finish and revise your manuscript, then get feedback from beta readers. Once it's ready, choose your publishing path and book your editor and cover designer early.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4fe5c7c6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4fe5c7c6adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4fe5c7c6adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How much does it cost to self-publish a book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4fe5c7c6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Professional-quality self publishing typically costs about $2,000 to $6,000, covering editing, cover design, formatting and an ISBN. A near-free version is possible if you do the work yourself.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bf0e8776adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bf0e8776adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bf0e8776adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does self publishing take?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bf0e8776adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Most projects take about 3 to 6 months from final draft to launch. A polished manuscript can take weeks, and professional lead times can add months.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-bd7811a6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-bd7811a6adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-bd7811a6adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I self-publish a book without a publisher?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-bd7811a6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. You can publish directly through Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other platforms without a traditional publisher, and you keep your rights and control the price.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-d559d2f6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-d559d2f6adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-d559d2f6adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I need an ISBN to self-publish?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-d559d2f6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You need one for print books and any edition you want sold widely. Ebooks on a single platform may not require one. In the US, a Bowker ISBN costs $125, or $295 for ten.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-0060ccb6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-0060ccb6adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-0060ccb6adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do self-published authors keep copyright?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0060ccb6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Yes. Copyright belongs to you automatically. Registering with the US Copyright Office costs $45 for a single author or $65 for the Standard Application.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-609a5a36adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-609a5a36adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-609a5a36adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How do self-published authors make money?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-609a5a36adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">They earn royalties on ebook, print and audiobook sales, and many add direct sales, speaking and related income. KDP offers 35% and 70% ebook options at eligible prices.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-aa510816adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-aa510816adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-aa510816adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is self-publishing worth it?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-aa510816adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It's worth it if you want control, speed and higher per-copy earnings, and you'll invest in editing, a good cover and marketing. If you want bookstore shelf presence and no upfront cost, traditional publishing may suit you better.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-0d5929e6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-0d5929e6adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-0d5929e6adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Should I hire a self-publishing company?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0d5929e6adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hire one if time or technical skill is your bottleneck and you can get an itemized quote that lets you keep your rights. If you have time and enjoy learning the tools, DIY can work.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-17a3094\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-dbb78e16adaf85b4fed0\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-dbb78e16adaf85b4fed0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-dbb78e16adaf85b4fed0\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the difference between self-publishing and hybrid publishing?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-dbb78e16adaf85b4fed0\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-17a3094\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6adaf85b4fed0\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In self-publishing you control and fund production and keep your rights. In hybrid publishing you share costs with a publisher and the contract defines rights and royalties, so read it carefully.<\/span><\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-d4d279e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d4d279e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a5e54f\" data-id=\"5a5e54f\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5b147b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5b147b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to Self-Publish Your Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d7cf17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d7cf17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self publishing gives you control, ownership and the freedom to publish on your schedule. You don&#8217;t have to figure out every step alone. Book Publishings gives you a dedicated publishing specialist, editing and design under one roof, and a clear plan from manuscript to launch, while <\/span><b>you keep your rights<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"><b>Get Your Free Quote \u2192<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | Call <\/span><b>+1 (888) 223-2911<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> | Email info@bookpublishings.com<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explore our<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/self-publishing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">self-publishing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-publishing-services\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book publishing services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-marketing\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">book 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elementor-element-7d8b069 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7d8b069\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3db2852\" data-id=\"3db2852\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f4599f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f4599f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of Content<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38deee4 elementor-mobile-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"38deee4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"aabbccdd\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#AAASJIA\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What Is Self Publishing?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#aabbcc\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How Does Self Publishing Work?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#aabbccdd\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The 12-Step Self Publishing Process at a Glance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#aaeerr\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Steps 1-12 in Detail<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#artyue\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How Much Does Self Publishing Cost?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#aaeettyy\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Can You Self-Publish a Book for 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