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If you ever thought that self publishing meant you had to publish your book all alone — I’m here to tell you that your assumption is wrong.
As a matter of fact, if you don’t use some kind of team to support your project, your book may not do very well.
Self publishing tools and services like Amazon and DIY templates have made self publishing so much more accessible to wellness entrepreneurs like you and I. However, there are some instances where you should be interacting with another human for some book projects so that you create the best book possible.
Today’s episode is all about creating a self publishing team that helps you to win. The list given is simply a suggestion as not all entrepreneurs will have the budget to hire all the people on my list. Who you need to work with depends upon the kind of book you want to publish and how much you want to spend.
Here is a short list of 8 roles you may want to think about as support in writing, publishing, and marketing your book:
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YOU, the writer: team leader, your vision!
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Subject Matter Experts: do interviews or find secondary research sources like books or journals
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Editors: developmental, copyeditors, line editors
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Book Formatter: format your book to be read online or in print
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Cover Designer: graphic artist or illustrator
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Beta Readers: people who can give you advice on how to improve your book
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Marketing Team: find people who can help you get the word out
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Sales Tools: tools to help you sell and distribute your book
