Have you written your first book and are considering self-publishing? Perhaps you have started looking into the possibility and are feeling overwhelmed by all the options, all the things you need to do and learn in order to become an indie author? Or maybe you aren't even sure yet whether self-publishing is for you or not, and you want to find out more of what is involved before you decide.STARTING OUT AS AN INDIE AUTHOR was written for beginning self-publishers and covers the basics on where to sell your books, formatting for eBook and print, and developing marketing strategies. It includes a number of step-by-step instructions for everything from cover design, to setting up eBooks for various distributors, to creating ads with Facebook and Amazon Marketing Services. In addition, there is advice on any number of topics: eBook pricing, using distributors, how much to spend on self-publishing, and writing blurbs for your books.With this sanity-saving book as a guide, you will have a much better grasp on what is involved in self-publishing and will be able to approach the task realistically and with eyes wide open.Including an interview with Kate Sparkes, author of the bestselling Bound series!Contents:Part I: Is Self-Publishing for You?Chapter 1: Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-PublishingChapter 2: Potential Self-Publishing MudholesChapter 3: The Costs of Publishing as an Indie AuthorPart II: Getting Ready to PublishChapter 4: Why Editing is Important - and Who can Probably Skip the Expense After All.Chapter 5: Preparing Your Manuscript for eBook RetailersChapter 6: Cover Options for Indie AuthorsChapter 7: Writing Blurbs and Descriptions for your BooksChapter 8: Amazon Delivery Fees and Reducing the File Size of Your EBookPart III: Publishing Your BookChapter 9: EBook PricingChapter 10: To KDP Select or not to KDP SelectChapter 11: Using Distributors for Getting into Online BookstoresChapter 12: The Importance of KeywordsChapter 13: Formatting the Interior of your Book for PrintChapter 14: Creating a Wraparound Cover for your Print BookPart IV: MarketingChapter 15: The Big Challenge: Becoming VisibleChapter 16: How to Develop a Strategy for eBook PromotionsChapter 17: Alexa Rankings for eBook Ad SitesChapter 18: Advertising SitesChapter 19: Social Media and Cross PromotionChapter 20: Newsletter BasicsPart V: Final ThoughtsChapter 21: Why "Write the Next Book" isn't Enough; Or: What to do if your Books aren't SellingChapter 22: Rolling with the Changes