The Self-Publishing Playbook: Clear, honest advice for authors who want control (not false promises)

Author:   Edward Peppitt
Publisher:   Balloon View Publishing Ltd
ISBN:  

9781907798924


Pages:   160
Publication Date:   20 June 2025
Format:   Paperback
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Self-publishing your book doesn't have to be confusing, expensive or filled with regret. But with so much conflicting advice, and so many companies ready to sell you overpriced publishing ""packages"", it's easy to feel overwhelmed. The Self-Publishing Playbook cuts through the noise with practical, no-nonsense guidance from an industry insider who's been helping authors for over 30 years. Whether you're a first-time writer, a coach or consultant wanting to share your expertise, or an experienced author tired of empty promises, this book gives you the tools and confidence to do it properly, and on your terms. Inside, you'll discover how to: Debunk the biggest myths that trip up new authors and cost them money. Scope your project clearly so you write the right book for the right reader. Understand what publishers and printers really want and how to match their standards. Use technology and AI tools smartly (without losing your voice). Build your authentic author brand and a realistic marketing plan. Master a simple three-step strategy that combines the best of print-on-demand and short-run printing, giving you maximum reach, quality and profit. Navigate reviews, feedback and the emotional ups and downs of sharing your words with the world. Why trust this book? Edward Peppitt has spent three decades in publishing, from serving as Publishing Director at Letts Educational to working with names like Hodder, HarperCollins, Oxford and Cambridge University Press. He's guided hundreds of authors through the self-publishing process, taught Guardian weekend masterclasses in self-publishing, and built his reputation as a trusted, straight-talking publishing mentor. This isn't hype. It's not a get-rich-quick scheme. It's your clear, realistic roadmap from messy draft to professional book. Ready to take control of your book? Whether you want to hold a finished book in your hands, grow your profile, or leave a legacy for future generations, The Self-Publishing Playbook will help you do it properly, without wasting time, money or your sanity.

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Author:   Edward Peppitt
Publisher:   Balloon View Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Balloon View Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 14.00cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 21.60cm
Weight:   0.191kg
ISBN:  

9781907798924


ISBN 10:   1907798927
Pages:   160
Publication Date:   20 June 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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