We notice you are using a browser version that we do not support. From choosing the right format to pricing and promotion, follow these steps to selfpublish an ebook. Publishing a book might seem even more daunting than writing one. Do you want to see yourself making money from book sales. At gopublishyourself, you will learn all about ebook publishing and distribution. This book is focused more on physical books, rather than ebooks. This is the only way to make sure that your book makes its way into the hands.
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