Set Yourself Up to Self-Publish: A Local Historian's Guide

If you have a local historical story to tell or research to share and want to know what your options are for publishing, this guide will: * lead you through how publishing works * illustrate the four stages of a publishing project * show you how to pick a project to publish (and give you some ideas for new projects) * analyze the which tools you will need to complete the project * and instruct you how to prepare your manuscript to publish in print, as an eBook, or online This handy publishing primer will give you what you need to take your writing-your local historical research, even your personal experiences and adventures-from manuscript to published book. Publish the stories of your local community; a book about your school, business or organization; for the next generation of historical researchers, for your family, friends or neighbors. You've listened to lectures about getting your book out of your head and onto a shelf. This book will walk through every nuance of publishing-in print, electronically and online. A 'must have' publishing guide for local historians.