Take the guesswork out of self-publishing! Become an expert in planning, organizing, and branding yourself for a successful book launch. In Prepping for the Bookshelf, veteran editor Shana Murph reveals how you can incorporate several tried-and-true publishing strategies into your book development process. There are many ways to self-publish a book and the process can be overwhelming, but learning key techniques will help you plan better and worry less. You will learn how to build your team and develop self-publishing methods you can use repeatedly to publish your most valued works. Featuring a chapter development worksheet, a list of over 200 questions to ask creatives, and a publishing readiness checklist, Prepping for the Bookshelf also teaches you how to: Develop a seven-step master plan Learn a variety of book-writing methods and approaches Protect your work and discourage copyright infringement Educate yourself on the parts of a traditional publishing contract Build a strong author brand by understanding your powerful prose position (PPP) Work with editors, typesetters, Website designers, and other creative professionals Indie publishing doesn't have to be a last resort. It can be your first choice, a well-lit path to something greater. But you'll need a roadmap to get there, and this comprehensive book will help you plan better today so you can publish worry free later!