Step Four: Almost Done

I've used the following with good results*:


Other ideas:

  • Peer review
  • Format in Microsoft Word (or pay someone else to do it)
  • Vellum
  • Adobe InDesign (advanced)


*In my experience, this/these sellers has/ve been awesome. Your results may or may not be the same. They are not paying me to say this.

Focus Group

Tips:

  • Who: Five-ish trusted peers
  • What: Share Google Form and/or comment-only Google Doc with each member, where they can add feedback
  • When: First Draft completed, and you have edited. Preferably also when you have a cover design. It may also be good to add your book to Amazon for pre-order so the members have the option to paste their five-star review there.
  • Where: Online!
  • Why: To get feedback and endorsements (back cover and on Amazon)

Self-Publishing/Print on Demand Options

*Note: It is very easy to set up pre-ordering on Kindle. These count towards first week sales, and help your book get charted. (Info via Tim Grohl)