​Social media, networking and email subscription have long been on everyone’s marketing plan. Publishing a book is now the trend.

Many successful businesses have launched their business, or grew their business, by publishing a book.

How?

​‘What if I share my writing with someone else? What happens if they steal my idea?’
 
I get asked this all this time. It's natural for writers to be protective of their work.

​But are these writers’ concerns warranted?

“Can you give me a quote?”

This is one of the first questions I am usually asked by a potential client.

And rightly so.

A writer will most likely have a budget to work within, and they may want to compare the fees of several editors.

Unfortunately, I can’t just give you a flat rate as a response.

There are different ways to get your book published (that's a whole other topic!). But once you have made the decision to self-publish your book, there are more decisions to make.

Will you make print copies or e-books? Or both?
Will you use a local designer and printer, or one of the many platforms to create your book yourself?
Which platform should you use?
Will you print many books and hope they sell, or will you print only as they are ordered?

It can be overwhelming.

​So, let’s break it down.