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    So You Want to Self-Publish
    So You Want to Self-Publish
    So You Want to Self-Publish
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    So You Want to Self-Publish

    By Cornelia Gail

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    This is an easy, step by step, self-publishing guide to get your work written and self-published. We have taken the complicated aspects of writing and self-publishing and made them simple. In this manual, you will learn about the benefits of self-publishing and why it may be to your advantage.
    Getting a book published is no longer just for a select few, it is now a reachable goal that everyone can attain. Most writers never get published by traditional publishers but don’t let that stop you from writing and getting your work out there. This manual is designed to do just that.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherCornelia Gail
    Release dateJul 22, 2015
    ISBN9780967445489
    So You Want to Self-Publish
    Author

    Cornelia Gail

    Cornelia Gail was born and raised in the MosbyCourt Projects of Richmond, Virginia. There shewould learn the life she now writes about in hernovels and screenplays; My Testimony Before &After Grace, Juvey, H8ters and now her newestbook, Facebook the New Look. Cornelia Gail’sgritty urban tales speak truth to all of thosewho read them. Gail’s style of writing is trueto life. She takes you straight from the comfortof your armchair and the warm glow of yourreading lamp, into the cold, merciless glare ofthe streets of the ghetto. Using the language ofMosby Court Projects to telling effect, shereveals the stark realities of the life of underprivileged African Americans. She is able toconvey the despair, the cynicism, and yet, thehope and faith of the people of her world. Herbooks are about the choices that young adultsare compelled to make; and the consequences ofmaking the wrong ones. Having risen above herown past of dropping out of high school, andhaving her first child at the age of 14, Gail isthe walking testimony of what God’s redeeminggrace can do. Now, as a college graduate, arecord-breaking sales executive, anentrepreneur, President and CEO of Girls In DaGame Publishing, The Ground Up ENT and founder,Executive Director of S.A.V.E. M.E. (SexualAbuse Violates Everyone: Memories Everlasting),Gail is now the poster child for overachievement, and a role model that many younggirls now want to emulate. To add to hercredits, Gail also directed, produced and filmedher own new Reality T.V. Show, that is currentlybeing shopped along with other show ideas. Sheis currently in the process of finishing up ascript for a feature film based on her latestnovel, “Facebook the New Look.” She has filmedand directed several music videos and realityt.v. show episodes. Her show has over 100,000youtube hits to date. Gail, just recentlyfinished studying Cinematography at LACC FilmSchool.

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      So You Want to Self-Publish - Cornelia Gail

      So You Want to Self-Publish

      Cornelia Gail

      Copyright 2015-Cornelia Gail

      All rights reserved. This book is protected under the copyright laws of the United States of America. This book may not be copied or reprinted for commercial gain or profit. The use of short quotations or occasional page copying for personal or group study is permitted. Permission will be granted upon request.

      So You Want to Self-Publish is simple, easy guide to write and self-publish your own manuscript.

      Library of Congress Control Number:

      ISBN: 978-0-967-4454-8-9

      Girls in Da Game Publishing / The Ground Up Entertainment Email: corneliagailgroundup@gmail.com

      DEDICATION

      First I would like to thank God for giving my manager, Dora Din the vision to get this manual in motion and this tour on the road.

      Always remembering my family and friends in prison, Devrick Gail, Jamon Gail, Zsa Zsa Council and the list goes on. It won’t be as long as it’s been.

      Always thankful for my kids Quan, Lil Larry and Tray; they are a direct blessing from God.

      Blessed to have a loving mom, Joyce Gail.

      To the best grandmother in the world, Phyllis Mashore. She departed this earth January, 2015. Her memories will forever live within me.

      Blessed to have loving brothers, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and God children.

      Contents

      Introduction

      Where Do I Start

      What’s Next?

      What Makes Up A Book?

      Editorial Services

      Obtaining ISBN Numbers, Barcodes, ETC

      Self Publishing Advantages

      PODs (Print on Demand)

      E-books

      Distributors, Wholesalers & Bookstores

      Marketing & Promoting Your New Book

      Sample Chapter From My Latest Book: Facebook The New Look

      Introduction

      This is an easy, step by step, self-publishing guide to get your work written and self-published. We have taken the complicated aspects of writing and self-publishing and made them simple. In this manual, you will learn about the benefits of self-publishing and why it may be to your advantage.

      Getting a book published is no longer just for a select few, it is now a reachable goal that everyone can attain. Most writers never get published by traditional publishers but don’t let that stop you from writing and getting your work out there. This manual is designed to do just that.

      Where Do I Start?

      You start with a note pad and a pen or pencil and you write about

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