4 - pre-publication steps
PDF · 12 Dec 2025
A practical pre-publication guide for self-publishing authors by Shelley Hitz, covering industry standards (IBPA checklist), front/back matter essentials, optional endorsements, keyword research (tools and methods for Google and Amazon), Amazon category selection (how to drill down and choose big vs. niche categories), finalizing title/subtitle/series, and trademark-checking tips. Includes concrete examples (Amazon product details) and links to tools and trainings (Publisher Rocket, Google Keyword Planner).
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October 16, 2012
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