How To Self-Publish A Useful Non-Fiction Book

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00:00 Introduction
00:39 Why write a book?
03:29 Why self publish a book?
05:15 Book recommendations for authors
07:23 Staying motivated while writing a book
09:04 Writing the first draft
10:16 Hiring an editor for your book
13:59 Hiring a proofreader
14:34 Hiring an illustrator
15:21 Hiring a cover designer
17:18 Graphic design & layout
18:57 Barcode & ISBN
20:04 Book formats
21:17 Nielsen Title Editor
23:52 Uploading & publishing with Amazon & Ingram Spark
24:31 Print quality comparison
25:46 Launching the book
26:23 Amazon ads
27:45 Recording the audiobook
29:55 Self publishing costs
30:31 Was it worth it?