How to Publish, Promote, and Sell Your Own Book

The successful author of four self-published books shares his knowledge with other would-be author-publishers in this step-by-step guide to self-publishing.

If you yearn to join the ranks of such self published authors as Henry Thoreau, Upton Sinclair, Anais Nin, and George Bernard Shaw, then this is the book for you. How to Publish Promote and Sell Your Own Book provides you with everything you ever wanted to know about self-publishing—and never even thought to ask.

“From A to Z, the author covers the realities of book publishing in general (thus helping the reader make the decision to self-publish) and then offers thorough information on manuscript preparation, book design, production vagaries and costs, marketing and promotion, and more..Holt's handy how-to is recommended.” —Booklist

“Should not be overlooked by aspiring writer-publishers . . . [Holt] offers a solid grounding in editorial, production, and marketing basics, and provides tips to aid neophytes avoid common pitfalls. . . . Holt's lucid writing and business-like approach will appeal to many.” —Publishers Weekly

“This book . . . surpasses similar works for readability and organization.” —Library Journal