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7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book - Introduction

In this introduction, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson provides an overview of the self-publishing process and explains what you can expect from this 7-step series.

Step 1: Produce Your Book | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 1, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson discusses important considerations for preparing both the inside pages and the cover of your book, including editing, proofreading, studying professionally published books, and creating a cover that accurately represents your content.

Step 2: Register Your Copyright | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 2, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson explains copyright protection, copyright registration, the copyright symbol, and the basic process for registering a literary work with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Step 3: Get Your ISBN and Barcode | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 3, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson explains the purpose of an ISBN and barcode, why different book formats may require separate ISBNs, and some of the options available to self-published authors.

Step 4: Get Your LCCN | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 4, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson explains the Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN), the Preassigned Control Number Program, when an LCCN may be useful, and why some authors choose to obtain one before publication

Step 5: Publish Your Book | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 5, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson walks beginning writers through important considerations involved in turning their completed book files into a published book available to readers.

Step 6: Distribute Your Book | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 6, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson discusses book distribution, including online marketplaces, expanded distribution, wider distribution networks, and opportunities to sell books directly and in person.

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Step 7: Market Your Book | 7 Steps to Publish Your Own Book

In Step 7, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson discusses practical ways to market a self-published book, beginning with identifying your audience and understanding who makes the buying decision.

How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?

In this companion video to the 7 Steps to Copyright and Publish Your Own Book series, Dr. Grace LaJoy Henderson discusses the types of expenses self-published authors may encounter and why publishing costs can vary depending on the choices you make.

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