Resources

From Draft to Book: A Guide to Self-publishing is a 180-page book that details all the information you need to know and the decisions you need to make to successfully publish your book.

The Mountain Creek Books bookstore is specifically for writers and editors. The books are personally curated by me and are ones I have read. Some are books I use regularly in my business. All are valuable reference and craft books for authors. (The store opens in a new tab so no worries about losing your spot.) 

Is it possible to self-publish a book in 3 months? Yes, it is. This checklist starts with sending your manuscript to your editor and details all the steps you should be working on while the editor has your manuscript. The checklist can be used independently or with my book From Draft to Book: A Guide to Self-publishing.

How to Set Up a Book & Upload to KDP walks you through uploading a book to KDP. The step-by-step instructions with images are easy to follow.

How to Create an Imprint on Bowker walks you through the steps to add an imprint to your Bowker account and assign the imprint to an ISBN. The guide includes images so you don’t get lost.

Editors do so much more than fix typos. Read about what the different types of editors do and decide which type is best for your manuscript.

Anyone can hang out a shingle and call themselves an editor. So how do you know an editor is legit? What questions can you ask to figure out if someone is the best option for your manuscript?