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14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book Paperback – February 25, 2017

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HOW DO I SELF-PUBLISH MY NEW BOOK?
AND HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?
Have you ever asked yourself these questions? If so, 14 STEPS TO SELF-PUBLISHING A BOOK is the perfect book for you! In this concise and award-winning* self-publishing guide for aspiring authors, Mike Kowis, Esq., shares his 14-step process to publishing attractive, well-written, and effectively marketed books. Don’t worry, it’s MUCH easier than you think! In this step-by-step guide, you will learn:

- - Everything you need to know about self-publishing, including advice for editing, designing, distributing, and marketing your fiction or nonfiction book;
  - How much this process costs; plus
  - The surprising lessons Mike learned from self-publishing his award-winning debut book.

This handy book also includes a checklist of the entire 14-step process so you won’t miss a single thing!

*This book was selected as a Finalist in the Business: Writing & Publishing category of the 2017 International Book Awards, chosen as an Official Selection in the Writing & Publishing category of the 2017 New Apple Book Awards for Excellence in Independent Publishing, and received Honorable Mention in the Non-fiction Writing/Publishing genre of the 2017 Readers' Favorite Book Awards.
- MIKE KOWIS, ESQ., is a corporate tax attorney, college instructor, speaker, and award-winning author. During the two-month process of self-publishing his first book, Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors, Mike took careful notes on each step and later decided to write this book to help other authors who want to self-publish. Mike holds a bachelor’s degree and two law degrees, including an advanced law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. He lives in Texas with his beautiful wife, Jessica, their two rambunctious children, and two noisy but sweet dogs. You can find more information at www.mikekowis.com.

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"So you've always wanted to write a book, but don't know where to start? Here's an essential 14-step guide for anyone who ever harbored a secret ambition to become a bestselling author.
Successfully published author Mike Kowis shares his formula in exhaustive detail -- including a comprehensive breakdown of steps from first idea to first book sale. There's even a handy checklist at the back of this book to make sure you've got all your bases covered.
You can be the beneficiary of this wealth of authorial information just by downloading it today for less than the price of a McDonald's Happy Meal. It's also available in paperback."

- Don Sloan, reviewer for Publishers Daily Reviews

"... the very idea of self-publishing, which may terrify many writers, has a lot of positive aspects, not the least of which is maintaining complete control over the book from start to finish, from writing and editing, to printing, marketing and distributing. It's not easy, but it can be done with a little bit of help from a veteran author, as well as a blue-collar tax attorney and business professional, Mike Kowis, Esq. and his latest book, 14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book."

- Emily-Jane Hills Orford, reviewer for Readers' Favorite (5-star review)

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MIKE KOWIS, ESQ., is a corporate tax attorney, business law professor, frequent speaker, and award-winning author. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, reading, writing, performing stand-up comedy at Open Mic Nights, and competing in off-road racing on ATVs and UTVs.

Mike has written four nonfiction books about various topics he feels passionate about, including a humorous book about college teaching tips (Engaging College Students: A Fun and Edgy Guide for Professors), a self-publishing guide (14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book), a book marketing guide for independently-published authors (Smart Marketing for Indie Authors: How I Sold my First 1,563 Books and Counting) and his latest book about off-road racing (Texas Off-road Racing: A Father-Son Journey to a Side-by-Side Championship).

In addition, he co-authored a FREE eBook about authorship with Ms. Sharon C. Jenkins (Maximize Your Book Sales with Data Analysis: The Cure for Authorship Analysis Paralysis).

Mike has earned a bachelor's degree plus two law degrees (including an advanced law degree from Georgetown University Law Center). He lives in Texas with his wife and family. You can find more information about his helpful books and speaking engagements at mikekowis.com.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lecture PRO Publishing (February 25, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 66 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0997994657
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0997994650
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.21 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.15 x 8.5 inches

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Mike Kowis, Esq., is a corporate tax attorney, business law professor, frequent speaker, and award-winning author. In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, reading, writing, and competing in off-road racing.

Mike has written several nonfiction books about various topics he feels passionate about, including college teaching tips, book marketing for authors, off-road racing, tax trivia, tax quotations, and self-publishing. His most successful title (14 Steps to Self-Publishing a Book) has sold over 4,500 copies to date. In addition, he co-authored a FREE eBook about authorship with his dear friend, Sharon C. Jenkins.

Mike has earned a bachelor's degree plus two law degrees and currently lives in Texas with his family. You can find more information about his speaking engagements and award-winning books at mikekowis dot com.

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Cheri Roan

The Most Comprehensive, Easy To Read Guide On Self-Publishing

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2017

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It seems easy enough… write a book, publish the book, earn money. Sadly, it really isn’t that easy. The internet is loaded with information; however, it can be confusing as well as time consuming to sort through all of it. Personally, I was ready to give up thinking my dream wouldn’t come to fruition.

Luckily, I found Mike Kowis’ tremendous book. He not only has sorted through all the massive, confusing mess of information, but also has narrowed it down to 14 believable as well as doable steps that he has proven to work for him. I loved his easy to read writing style that was like talking to a friend for advice. The steps are very easy to follow as well as extremely informable leaving no question unanswered – as if he was reading his readers’ minds as to what they needed. Not only does he give us 14 steps that cover everything from creating a business, setting up a website, info on getting ISBN numbers, and suggestions on how to market your book but he also tells us his own journey and the lessons learned, he also gives us other links for information (and unlike other books the links work!). Overall, I was highly impressed that he could narrow everything down to 14 steps in such a way I don’t believe one can find a more comprehensive guide. Perfect for all writers regardless of what stage your process may be. Instead of stumbling through and making mistakes or becoming overwhelmed, follow Mike’s 14 steps and make your book a winner!

“Here’s the bottom line. If I can do it, anyone can.”

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Julie Kerr Daily

Incredibly Helpful and To The Point!

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2021

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This book is a well-written, to-the-point tutorial on how to publish your own book. The author cuts through all the fluff and gets right to the core of what you want to know: exactly how to publish your book! He does it in an easy-to-read format of steps, set out logically. He explains why the steps are important and how to accomplish them. When you need to obtain information from outside sources, he even gives you the URLs and addresses of where to obtain the items you need. He also tells you how much things cost, so you're not left wondering or having to do extensive research. His book reads like having a conversation with a friend that's holding your hand and leading you through a potentially difficult process--each step of the way. I'd definitely recommend reading this book before you begin if you are interested in self-publishing your own book!

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Tammy Gregoire

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I liked that it was laid out step by step. It could have been a little more detailed I thought.

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Ronnie Malina

Short and to the point. Great information.

Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2019

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I wish I would have known about this book before I self-published earlier this year. Like the author, I too just had to figure it out as I went through the process of publishing my book. I thought, “I’m a smart guy. How hard could it be?” If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s very hard.

Mike Kowis’ 14 step guide is spot on. There are a couple of steps I don’t think I’ll use for my next book, but that’s just me and my personal preferences. But, there are also a couple of areas that he talks about that I didn’t think of during my process that could have been very helpful.

If you are planning to self-publish, you need this book. There are so many moving parts to the process that it’s nice to have a reference guide if and when you get stuck. That’s the main reason I bought this book and it’s well worth the small price. Plus, you can sit down and read this book in under an hour. It’s crammed full of great information that you can actually use.

I’m recommending this book to anyone wanting to self-publish a book!

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Crazdwriter

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Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2023

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This is a nice easy read for those of us wanting to get into self-publishing. I did find some of it confusing, but it's still not a bad book. It has some good advice in it.

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Chelsey McQuitty

A great asset

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2017

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If you’re looking to self-publish then this is the book for you. The author clearly is a success at self publishing, which will help new authors feel a bit more confident with the process. The writing here is easy to follow and will allow you to refer back to the things you need without feeling lost in the material.
When it comes to being honest about the price of self publishing, this book is certainly a great asset to have with you. The author doesn’t sugar coat things, nor does he exaggerate, which should help those who hope to self-publish know they’re ready.
Potential self-publishers will love this book largely because it feels like you are being given advice from someone sitting in the same room. This should help the information stick a lot easier, which will make your experience in the self-publishing world a little less scary.
I’d recommend this book to new authors or even those going through the process for a third or fourth time.

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Matthew L. Horton

Mike Does it again!

Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023

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Very informative! helps you get going in the right direction. A must have for someone who is looking to publish.

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J in Texas

Good Stuff to Know

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017

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Author Kowis does a nice job in this book answering numerous essential questions about the nuts & bolts realities of publishing your own book. It concentrates primarily on the physical steps of getting the book actually published and marketed. I've not come across a book like this before, so it fills a vacuum, at least for me. Without knowing these things I might be discouraged from bothering to compose a single word, because what would be the point if it would never get published by Simon & Schuster (sp?)? Having Mr. Kowis' road map opens up an option, thereby knocking down an obstacle to writing at all. The book does not really concentrate much on how to go about selecting one's topic, nor does it provide much by way of tips to actually writing the book, but I suspect there are already many books like that. Thanks Ella for mentioning this book on your blog. If/when I decide/find time to assemble one of the books rattling around my head as currently random pieces, I think Mr. Kowis' guide will prove to be an inspirational stepping stone.

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Informative book

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Dear author, I loved your sweetness, the way you presented your book-publishing story is outstanding. Yes I do agree that people don't support in the starting state. Therefore creator must focus on creating quality stuff.

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High value! This is well worth the money!

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