The Publish It Yourself! Primer

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The Publish It Yourself! Primer is all about getting a firm footing in the world of book publishing. It is so easy to become inundated, overwhelmed, and confused about self-publishing if you dive in at the deep end without some skills. It’s hard stay above water once you express an interest in book publishing. If you use social media at all, you will soon be drenched in offers, opportunities, and come-ons from people who just a short time ago were in the same situation as you are now. They have learned a little, maybe made some money, and are ready to share their wealth (at least their wealth of information) with you. For some, this may be enough. After you are relieved of your subscription or one-time fees and take the course, read the book, or attend the conference, they expect that you will be sufficiently prepared. And for some, this will be the case. But for many, a better outcome will be preceded by a more thorough introduction to the history, context, technologies, artistry, and business realities of book publishing as it is today. 

The Primer is designed to help you use what you learn in the Publish It Yourself! Workshop. But we hope it will be helpful even if you never attend a Workshop. We want you to learn from the Primer and go on to amazing fulfillment and success, however you decide to define it. 

Maybe you’re writing a memoir for your family and friends. Maybe you’re starting a new career by publishing your lifetime’s work for a bigger audience. Or, maybe you’re motivated to finish your first novel. Whatever the mountaintop you seek, this book and its companions in the Publish It Yourself Series, aim to help you reach the summit. 

• Book 1 — The Publish It Yourself Primer
• Book 2 — Writing Starters: Appetizers for Your Brain
• Book 3 — The Publish It Yourself Workbook
• Course — The Publish It Yourself Workshop