There are things a potential author needs to know before they solicit a royalty publisher or decide to do it themselves. Having gone through the publishing process several times over, and by soliciting expertise from others even more experienced than me, Self-Counsel Press has published my book Self-Publishing 101. 

My reasons for doing this book are: a) dispel the myths of publishing; b) inspire would-be authors with the courage to go forward; c) improve the professionalism of a self-published book so nobody can tell the difference.

I've been providing full publishing support to independent and self-publishers who want to get their message across in books for several years, and through this process, I've come up with three things every would-be author needs to know:

1. By understanding the publishing process and what's involved, the author can see and believe in the fact that they, too, can publish a book.

2. Regardless if they self-publish or land a traditional publisher, they need to do the due diligence in creating a professional product that would be welcome in any bookstore.

3. No matter what the venue or how the book is published, the author has to come up with a succinct and ongoing marketing plan.

Self-Publishing 101 shows authors how to make a self-published book a success in today’s difficult book market. Self-Publishing 101 shows authors how in a step-by-step manner.

There are so many options for authors to get published today, including traditional publishers, small publishers, self-publishing, and print-on-demand publishing. It's no wonder that inexperienced authors have a tough time finding the right option for their books. Self-Publishing 101 gives authors the information they need to make the right choices.

Debbie Elicksen, Canada's Publishing Expert

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