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
Focus Group
Tips:
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
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)
Pro Tip: Buy your own ISBN!
Pro Tip: Buy your own ISBN!