You have written your memoir and you sense that independent publication is your best route. Now you ask, “Where can I find the information I need to make a best decision about how to self-publish a memoir? How does my manuscript go from computer document to a hard-copy book?”
Holding your book in hand is a natural outcome of writing a memoir. How could you possibly be faulted for wanting a hard copy of your story—a hard copy to admire, to pass out to family and friends, to sell to an appreciative audience?
At the same time, you realize that your memoir is not likely to sell in the tens of thousands. It is a good book and it will appeal to its audience, but you have no illusions about the tens of thousands of copies going out into the world.
To self-publish a memoir is probably your best option
But, you’ve never published before and you are a bit diffident about undertaking such a big project.
When you choose to self-publish, you are the publishing company. A good analogy is to think of yourself as the general contractor. We are your book packagers. We have done every step of the process, and we can take your hand and lead you to a successful completion.
Before you contemplate self-publishing a memoir, you should have it professionally edited and proofread.
The first part of the process of transition from manuscript to book is called “pre-publication” and the second step is “printing.” The whole process adds up to “publication.” The book publication information below—drawn form our years of working with writers, probably very much like you, to publish independently—will help you with your own process of self-publishing a memoir.
When you can ask us to be your publication desk, you can be assured that you will receive a quality book you will be proud of.
Book production info for your self-publication start
Read the articles below. Almost to a one, they point to the self-publication route.
We think the book publication information they offer will convince you to take your memoir from manuscript stage to printed book—via the self-publication process. Then…
If you want help in the process beyond this “mini-course” of posts on how to self-publish a memoir—either for parts or for the whole, we can assist you in any way that works for you. Call us at 207-353-5454 or email us at [email protected] and schedule a free consultation for the assistance that will best meet your needs. And…
Keep writing. No book publication happens until you have a book to publish.
Cindy Doucette’s Memoir Has A Powerful Impact.
Cindy Doucette (Berwick Maine) has seen her poignant story depicted in It Can Happen To Any Family used by the juvenile correctional system of York County, Maine, to effect turn arounds in young people. Below is a testimonial written by a young person who was in the correctional system and who is testifying to the […]
My first publication story: independent publishing
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Book Publishing Tips: Better Book Production is Possible
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How to Market Your Memoir Through KDP Select
Writing a memoir can be a pretty arduous task — dredging up old memories, mining complex emotions, and trying to frame your experiences in a way that will engage and provide value to readers. It’s no wonder that most authors, having finished their memoirs, feel like the hard part is over and they can finally […]
Sending Your Independently Published Book Out Into the World
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Basics of Good Book Design
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Publishing A Memoir the Right Way
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Ten Tips on How to Publish Your Own Book
You have finished writing your memoir or are nearing its completion. Now you begin to think about publication. Going the route of finding an agent and waiting years for your book to be accepted, does not appeal to you. You decide to publish your own book—a realistic option in this day and age> As you […]