What does it take to self-publish a book?
Here are some essential things you need to know before committing to the "I do" of self-publishing.
From marketing to formatting to printing, here are some dos and don'ts for your self-publishing journey.
Self-publishing doesn't mean your book should look less professional than any other book. Readers judge books by their covers and would only pay for what strikes their eyes. So here are some professional ways you can make your book all polished. The best part? It's absolutely free, and you can easily do it by yourself.
Let's talk about the money! So, you got your manuscript done. You probably factored out the editing cost and the book cover; now you want to know how much the printing cost will be. From getting your ISBN to printing costs and distribution, here is all you need to know to present your finished product to the world.
Bonus: Companies that can help make this a reality for you.
Editor/ Ghostwriter: https://mainstack.com/comfortshie
Book Cover Design and formatting: AL Graphic Designs
ISBN Application - South Africa: https://www.nlsa.ac.za/isbn/
Myebooks: myebook.online/
Reedsy: reedsy.com
KDP book cover calculator: kdp.amazon.com/cover-calculator
Canva: canva.com
Takealot Vendor Registration: apply.takealot.com/form-72407/marketplace-application-form
Exclusive Book Vendor Registration: exclusivebooks.co.za/pages/vendor-registrations