I need a quick crash course in self-publishing. I'm currently assisting an author who is set on self-publishing his project. He has valid reasons for doing so, including the fact that he just wants a few books for family and friends, but he does want a quality product. He does not intend to make a profit from the project.
I'm realizing, as I'm assisting him, how much my knowledge is specific to commercial publishing and how-to avoid scammers. (I've already told him that if he goes with PublishAmerica, I will have no choice but to completely disassociate myself from him and the project.)
So, what do I need to know? Covers, companies that will print, layout, etc. What are my options? Talk to me like I'm an idiot.
I'm realizing, as I'm assisting him, how much my knowledge is specific to commercial publishing and how-to avoid scammers. (I've already told him that if he goes with PublishAmerica, I will have no choice but to completely disassociate myself from him and the project.)
So, what do I need to know? Covers, companies that will print, layout, etc. What are my options? Talk to me like I'm an idiot.
