The Self Publishing Guide: From Manuscript to Published Book

The Self Publishing guide is a practical step-by-step handbook for first time authors and independent publishers who want to turn a completed manuscript into a professional book. Covering the publishing process from manuscript through formatting, distribution and marketing, the guide explains in straightforward language for authors with little or no experience.Topics include editing, proofreading, book formatting, trim sizes, margins, fonts, preparing images, creating master, print and Kindle files, producing print ready PDFs, ISBNs and copyright.The guide also explores how artificial intelligence can assist authors with all aspects of self publishing, including preparing publishing files, and useful Ai prompt, while ensuring the author remains in control of the finished product.Suitable for authors publishing fiction, non fiction, memoirs, family histories, children's books, business and educational books.