This Best-Selling book is for every African American writer who has ever thought about self-publishing their own manuscript . . . SUCCESSFULLY. Let former Jive/Intimacy Magazine Editor and Self-Published Author Takesha Powell, show you how to turn your writing skills into a Successful and Profitable Money Making Writing and Book Publishing Career. "The African American Writers Guide to Successful Self-Publishing" gives you an Easy-to-Follow Ten Step Plan for Successful Writing and Publishing. You will learn Takesha Powell’s winning techniques for Successful Self-Publishing, as she elaborates on topics such as: How to Make Money with Your Self-Published Book; How to Sign Contracts for Large Advances; How to Get a Literary Agent; How to Craft your ideas; How to Format your Manuscript; How to Capture Your Market; How to Do Internet/Electronic Publishing; How to Write Query Letters and Winning Proposals; How to Market and Promote Your Book for Little or No Money; How to Sell Your Book Nationally. IT’S ALL HERE!! According to Ms. Powell, "If writing is your passion, I’ve detailed everything you need to know about the process of starting, finishing and selling your book. I CAN HELP MAKE YOU A BEST-SELLING AUTHOR!"