When it comes to self/independent publishing…Here’s everything you need to know to do it right, smart and profitably.With over 800,000 new books (and counting!) hitting the market every year, how do you make yours stand out so casual browsers become committed buyers? Ellen Reid knows, and she shares what she’s learned in her stellar career of creating award-winning books for authors.Have no illusions; as with anything of quality, it’s going to cost you to do it right. However, if you were going to start a new business (and that’s exactly what you are doing with your book) you’d want to save money but you wouldn’t cut corners on the important things. Putting Your Best Book Forward tells you where to spend and how to save.The book takes you right into today’s book business and:◦ Describes the self/independent publishing process so you can see what you might do yourself and where professionals might serve you best. (This is different for each author.)◦ Guides you in how to work with the individuals you hire so you get the greatest benefit from their services.◦ Provides pointers on how to look at your specific situation so you can confidently make the choices for producing a book that will best serve your objectives.If you have a manuscript and want to get it into print, when you finish this book you will know how to do it right, how to do it smart and how to do it so you will be in the best position to prosper in a growing and evolving industry.