The Independent Author's Manual

Become an "Independent Author"instead of another "Self-Publisher"through professional practices and publications of quality. The true measure of a book valued by customersonly "readers" after a book is "read"is if the book is read more than once by the same reader. There is no greater mark of excellence."

This volume includes expanded advice / information on the following topics / processes for authors:

• Phase 1: The Manuscript
• Phase 2: Metadata
• Phase 3: Editing
• Phase 4: "Content" Proofreading
• Phase 5: Layout (Print & eBook)
• Phase 6a: ACNsAuthor Change Notes
• Phase 6b: ACNs Continued: Text Changes
• Phase 6c: ACNs Continued: How ACNs are Executed
• Phase 7: "Product" Proofreading
• Phase 8: Cover Design
• Phase 9: Promotional Materials

About the Author: J.C. Hendee (owner / manager, N.D. Author Services [NDAS]) has been involved in the publishing industry for 30+ years, including 13 years as a fulltime, contracted author in collaboration with his spouse Barb. [Penguin-Putnam / Penguin Random House]. From university through an M.A. in English and beyond, he advised, initiated and/or managed 17 specialty press and/or academic press serial publications. He has also managed many more publications for other authors (fiction, non-fiction, and creative non-fiction.)

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