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The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing, Book 1

The Modern Author: The Modern Author: Bringing you up-to-date on the DRASTIC CHANGES in publishing,...

Rodney Miles

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Rodney Miles
28 September 2023
"A guided tour of self-publishing today, leaving you safe, savvy, and inspired to create your book and much more.

After 13 years and over 300 books, author, editor, book and cover designer, publisher, coach, and consultant Rodney Miles shares best practices and industry insider information to help you easily self-publish your book like a pro.

""Bro, this is awesome. Inspirational, informative, constructive, professional book... easy to follow, not so scary, all around a fun read!"" -Dionisios Efkarpidis, Author,

Dogs of Creation

""... I've been writing and ghostwriting books for years, I've never had a good understanding of all the self-publishing options, until now."" -Christina Debusk, Freelance Health Writer

""This ... is ... awesome! Should be called the Indie Author Book Bible! I wish this was available when I started writing books!"" -Lauren Clemett, Author, Finding Your Brand True North

""You can get your info from blogs or YouTube tutorials, but none will be as comprehensive and easy to understand as this book. I was on board right from the beginning... There is a lot of information that is not just useful but crucial for most aspirational authors. And most of all, it was a fun experience."" -Sidd J., Writer, Editor

- Want to write and publish a book but don't know how or what to expect?

- Want to become a full-time author, sell more books, create a legacy with a memoir, or launch a speaking, consulting, or coaching career?

The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing, Book 1: The Modern Author, brings you up to speed on the industry as it is now versus where it has been in the past. It reveals secrets and exploited misunderstandings that will save you time, effort, even embarrassment, so your book project as well as your finished book are the best they can be and just as important, accomplish your goal(s). It explains platforms, procedures, and the publishing industry as it was and as it is today. It lays out those things typically explained in intro and strategy calls with new clients diving into creating a book for the first time. It's about being safe and savvy.

Just some of the answers include:

1. What is the actual formula for author success? (Page 26)

2. What does a modern author know that sets them apart? (Page 28)

3. What's the secret behind best sellers? (Page 34)

4. What are the ten stages of the Book Creation Cycle? (Page 56)

5. Who and how do I hire help? (Page 59)

6. What are the five types of modern publishers? (Page 61)

7. What are the best and worst things about self-publishing? (Page 66)

8. How do I get my book into bookstores? (Page 70)

9. What makes a book suck? (Page 130)

10. What do you need to know about editing, first and foremost? (Page 180)

11. What does the future hold for self-publishers? (Page 203)

Start your adventure! Discover not only your best path forward with your project and book, but the myriad options we enjoy today as indies. Buy, read, review, and share The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing. Add your ideas to the Great Library and live your dreams as an AUTHOR."

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Imprint:   Rodney Miles
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 16mm
Weight:   367g
ISBN:   9781946875631
ISBN 10:   1946875635
Series:   The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing
Pages:   256
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

RODNEY MILES is a professional book collaborator, author, publisher, coach/consultant, and leader of live workshops for self-published authors. With over 13 years and 300 books he has had a hand in writing, editing, designing, producing, distributing, and launching, Rodney provides both education and services for self-published authors and is the founder of several small publishing imprints. Rodney lives in Cape Canaveral, Florida, with his wife of over 30 years, and runs weekend workshops in Cocoa Beach. Find out more at www.RodneyMiles.com.

Reviews for The Book Dude's Guide to Self-Publishing, Book 1: The Modern Author: The Modern Author: Bringing you up-to-date on the DRASTIC CHANGES in publishing, aware of opportunities and immune to pitfalls, making YOU a smart, modern author.

"""Bro, this is awesome. Inspirational, informative, constructive, professional book. Reminds me of Save The Cat! where Blake Snyder takes writing screenplays and makes it easy to do. Like yours, easy steps to follow, not so scary, and all around a fun read. I read the entire book in a week. And your spirit is in this book, in the pages, words, letters, brother. Really great. One story where you came to a realization that it was ego leading you, really hit home. While reading, you were with us in this journey, not as a teacher or lecturer or boss, but as a guide, a mentor, a guru happily riding these waves of knowledge throughout the book! And I loved ""Your Journey Is Sacred,"" those short but sweet points of life where you learn large lessons from small failures. Truly profound. There is no way I'd be where I am without you brother, I owe you a ton my friend. Thank you for sharing this with me, it's an honor and I really loved reading it bro!""-Dionisios Efkarpidis, Author, Dogs of Creation ""You give so much important information and even though I've been writing and ghostwriting books for years, I've never had a good understanding of all the self-publishing options, until now.""-Christina DeBusk, Freelance Health Writer ""This ... is ... awesome! Should be called the Indie Author Book Bible! I wish this was available when I started writing books, my life would have been so much more fun and stress-free! It is so easy to get lost and confused in the world of book creation that this is where most authors fail and their amazing ideas, stories, and creativity never get shared. It was Rodney who helped me not only create my first book series, he encouraged me to keep writing and to continually improve my work. What he doesn't know about book creation is not worth knowing and his patience and humble honesty is a godsend for any author. I am so grateful that Rodney has been by my side, not only as an author but as a business leader and keynote speaker. He has pushed me further than I thought possible and the books he has helped me create are having such an astounding impact on those around us, I know we have changed the course of many people's lives through our work together.""-Lauren Clemett, Author, Finding Your Brand True North ""From cover to last page, your book exceeded all my ideas of what it would be. IT IS SOOOO YOU! I got lost in reading it, even more just to be in your easy conversational style and world than to learn about the specifics of book publishing. But I did read with that eye, and to me it was fantastic-great information presented in easy-to-understand writing, lots of personal voice and humor, and I could feel you wanted me to succeed.""-Reverend Michelle Hubbard, Author, Personalize Your Law School Essays ""All in all, a fantastic experience. I thought I knew a lot in this field. I didn't. Learned a lot of new things and got inspired too. You can get your info from blogs or YouTube tutorials, but none will be as comprehensive and easy to understand as this book. I was on board right from the beginning. The language was easy to read and understand, the flow was great, and the content was personable and informative. I was engaged right to the end. It feels like I have accomplished something after reading this. There is a lot of information that is not just useful but crucial for most aspirational authors. And most of all, it was a fun experience reading the book."" -Sidd J., Writer, Editor"


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