My process
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Dream it.
Watch the series on Writing Mastery Academy — Secrets to Self Publishing
https://www.writingmastery.com/products/secrets-to-self-publishing-success/categories/2149542595/posts/2154890362
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Build it.
Make a calendar/goal chart for each project. You can use a spreadsheet, notions, etc. Set up times with editors/designers.
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Grow it.
Talk to a tax or business professional. Decide if you want an LLC, Sole Proprieter, or other. Decide if you’re going to use a pen name. Platforms, etc. Create a list of questions to ask.
LLC for press, then trademark pen names
FEIN
then set up bank account, cc, PayPal
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Sell it.
Read: Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook by Helen Sedwick.
KDP
IngramSpark
Draft2Digital
Arcs - booksprout
preorder campaign - art/special cover/something
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Make it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
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Share it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.