A writer can write an excellent book and become a self-publisher. It’s often hard for a new writer to break into the publishing market, so why not self-publish?
If you have written a book and want to publish the book yourself there are many rewards for doing it. You can keep all of the profits, and have full control.
Publishing Company
Choose a name for your new publishing company. Register your company name by applying for a “Doing Business As” (DBA). You have to file a “fictitious name” or DBA registration form. In some states, you have to register a DBA with the state government or the county clerk’s office.
ISBN
Get your ISBN’s for your book. You will need this number before you can go to a printer. You can get them from Bowker. Go to their website and get the information about obtaining an ISBN. Apply for your ISBN numbers Bowker.com.
Post Office Box
Get a post office box and use the PO Box addresses for your publishing house, unless you want your fans showing up at your home. Apply for a business account. Shop around for printers and ask them to send you samples of completed books before you decide on one type of printer. Make sure that your book is free of errors and revised, although you may have to edit your own book. Some editor’s work as freelancers and can be found online.
