This step-by-step approach is for writers who want to improve their creative writing and publish their work.
Creative writing tips, a writing regimen, seven steps, and detailed procedures essential to getting published are provided.
Emerging and seasoned authors are encouraged to establish a budget and obtain the proper writing tools. Retaining a professional editor is crucial, no matter how well one writes. The most critical step is publishing, for which many substeps exist, such as obtaining copyrights, ISBNs, price barcodes, permission rights, etc. The most technical aspect is converting manuscripts into digital files for all formats, such as hardcover, paperback, audio, and e-book, which this handbook provides step-by-step. Then, to bring attention to books, authors must actively promote them. Finally, authors are encouraged to modify these steps to suit their situations.
Indie author M. J. Simms-Maddox, Ph.D., is the creator of the Priscilla series, a unique series of novels chronicling the coming of age and adventures of a modern-day, self-assured Black American young woman.After writing several book-length manuscripts and publishing four novels, one of which won first place in an international book contest, and after speaking about becoming an independent book author at professional development sessions for empowering women, she was encouraged to share advice about her writing and publishing experiences; hence, this handbook.The South Carolina native grew up in the Snowbelt of western New York. Her academic credentials include a Doctor of Philosophy degree in political science from Ohio State University. She has served as a legislative aide in the Ohio Senate, operated a PR firm, and taught political science for many years.