Self
Publishing in Canada: A Complete Guide to Designing, Printing and Selling Your Book is a complete reference guide to
publishing a book. As the titles suggests, this book contains step by step guidance and important resources for every step of self
publishing. Such guidance includes the basic how to’s and ways to make the process progress more smoothly as well as comprehensive detailed ways to make your book look more
professional in order to sell more copies. Resources included in this book include a variety of illustrated examples; approximate costs and timelines for the legality and printing processes; and links and contacts for further information on everything from editing through printers and distributors to finding individuals to review your book. I have read quite a few really good resources about self publishing and about marketing books. This book stands out in several ways. The information contained in this book is specific to Canada. Even though Canada is a country where self publishing is extremely popular, it is normally extremely hard to find information specific to publishing in Canada. Though many aspects of self publishing are internationally universal, there are some very important differences and some very helpful initiatives to publishing in Canada. This is particularly true when looking for information about Canadian publishing legal issues and the specific avenues of promotion open to Canadian publishers. Until reading this book, I had believed that finding a whole book on the subject to be an exercise in futility. Furthermore, most self publishing guides focus on information about how to market your book and how to find a good printer. This book also contains this basic information. However, the author has gone beyond this cursory information and explains in detail the importance of a professional looking cover design, informative title, and general book set up as well as very specific information on creating this professional look, typesetting, and readying a book for the printer. Self Publishing in Canada: A Complete Guide to Designing, Printing and Selling Your Book is a must have book for any Canadian interested in self publication. The very detailed information is set out in a straightforward way giving the potential Canadian self publisher the resources he or she needs to make a decision about publication methods and then if need be follow through in the designing, printing, and selling of his or her book. Nonetheless, potential self publishers from other countries might also be interested in the sections that look specifically at creating a professional look and getting the book ready for the printer.