SELF-PUBLISHING 101 GUIDE

A clear, honest roadmap to publishing your book—without getting scammed, stuck, or overwhelmed.

You’ve finished—or are close to finishing—your book. But now what? Should you self-publish, use a hybrid, or avoid a vanity press? What about ISBNs, copyrights, cover design, formatting, or printing options? It’s enough to make any new author freeze.

That’s exactly why I created this guide. Self-Publishing 101 cuts through the noise and gives you the step-by-step information you actually need to publish your book with confidence.

Inside, you’ll learn:

✅ The real difference between self-publishing, hybrid, and vanity presses ✅ What publishing path is best based on your goals and budget ✅ How to register ISBNs and copyrights (without overpaying) ✅ Which printing method is right for your book (POD, offset, or digital) ✅ What to look for in editors, designers, formatters, and marketers ✅ How to avoid common rookie mistakes and shady “publishers” ✅ What to do (and in what order) to move your book forward without overwhelm

This is for you if:

• You’ve Googled your way into confusion trying to figure out how to publish

• You want to own your rights, your royalties, and your creative control

• You’re worried about making a costly mistake you can’t undo

• You’re a first-time (or first-time self-) author who wants to do it right

💡 Packed with 40+ pages of expert guidance—this isn’t just surface-level advice. You’ll get real answers, detailed breakdowns, and the kind of clarity that normally takes hours of research to piece together.