Can you be self-published and famous?  Yes, you can.

Is there a book inside you?

A book is a business, in need of marketing and attention all along the way. If you're having trouble getting a book written, don't kid yourself - it won't sell if you don't sell it. And you can't sell it until you let go of it.

So get a grip on the early stages and treat your book like a business.

"Never hope more than you work."

                                                                  --Rita Mae Brown

Your book won't see the light of day unless you are commited to putting in the hours. Getting a manuscript formatted and ready for publication, scoping out the competition, market size, cover designs all takes time. Use a publishing advisor if you need help, so you can focus on writing the book.

Along the way, you will learn a great deal about the publishing process, and prepare yourself for your next book, traditional or self-published. You will carry your project through from writing and editing, to cover design choices, layout, and marketing your book to sustain sales. Choose self-publishing and you won't have to manage getting an ISBN, Library of Congress listing, getting your book into book buyer and library databases, as well as online retailers, and you won't have to handle sales, shipping and distribution. 

Grab a copy of Release Your Writing and learn about options, choices and strategies to succeed in publishing & marketing your book.

FYI: Amazon has the book for $7.99 in the Kindle format.

My services as a publishing advisor can help you.

As an adjunct to Computer Clarity, Helen Gallagher offers unique services, to help you make sense of your self-publishing options.

Self-Publishing Package:
Formatting your manuscript, table of contents & indexing service
Assist in choosing the right publisher for your project
Create a budget for your project: expenses and royalty income right from the start
Guide to effective book signings
Analyze publishers' terms and contracts
Identify your target market (hint: it's probably not what you think it is)

Book Marketing Package: 

Services listed above plus:
Kick your book marketing into high gear with our Top Forty list of marketing resources.

(available only to clients)
Publicity package: one full-color flyer, 11 x 17 inch poster, fact sheet for book, press release, and one page web site or modifications to your existing site.

Rates: Call or email for a custom quote to match your unique needs and timetable. Fees for a typical engagement:  $90/hour for one-on-one consulting, or a 3-month package price, which includes 5 hours a month in consulting service to keep move your project moving along and achieve your publishing goals, from manuscript to book-signings.

Sample rates

typical editing projects:  $45/hour

ghostwriting for client  : $10,000 to $14,000 based on scope (contract required)

project consulting: $90/hour

writing/rewriting for client: based on scope

Contact: Helen@cclarity.com

Successful 2007-08 client projects include:

Biography

Children's book consultation

Financial service markets analysis

Literary fiction hardcover

Memoirs

Mystery