Are you almost ready?

Published on by Jean M. Cogdell

To publish that book!

Where to go, what to do and how!

The questions are many, but hopefully these two experienced writers can help us all figure out the maze of self-publishing.

I’m playing with Createspace and trying to familiarize myself with the process. It can be intimidating, at least for this newbie.

However, after reading the step by step instructions provided by by Bryan Hutchinson over at Postive Writer, I feel a lot better. Bryan was kind with a quick response to my question too.

How to Publish a Paperback Book for FREE Using Createspace by Bryan Hutchinson

I wanted to know if I should use Ingram Spark in addition to Createspace. He suggested I publish everywhere, including Ingram Spark and even Nook Press.

From all I’ve read Ingram Spark is a must to get into stores. Still a bit confused, I was thrilled to open the following post by . She wrote a follow-up piece to article on How to Use CreateSpace and IngramSpark Together by Karen Myers. 

Book Production: More Tips on Using CreateSpace and Ingram Spark Together by Jen Lang

Not that’s what I call Kismit.

Maybe you’re not ready yet to pull this trigger, but I think it’s important to be ready for that big day. So curl up on this long weekend and read  these amazing articles. You’ll be glad you did.Good things button
After all luck is when preparation meets opportunity. (Something like that.)
Hope you learn as much as I did from the two articles and soon we all will say, “Published.”
You’ve made it this far so let me know what you think, and then give me just two more seconds. Hit Facebook and Twitter and share.
Thank you!
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19 thoughts on “Are you almost ready?”

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  4. Wow, I have never heard of Ingram Spark – went to their website – it looks really interesting. The question I have, is how does one get out an exclusive arrangement with Amazon/Kindle? I have been that way with them since January, but have not used any of their promotional programs in eons, but I have no idea how to get out of the exclusivity deal with them and branch out. If anyone has any suggestions and would like to share, I would really appreciate it!!!!!!

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      1. Oh I did , the KPD thing – that’s true. Sorry, I get confused sometimes. I need to look into this so, it is all so overwhelming sometimes. It is so much easier to just write – the rest of this stuff boggles my mind!!!!! Thanks for the links!!!!

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