Writing is just a part of the process: planning, editing, cover design, formatting, marketing... it takes a whole team to produce a professional book.

Indie authors are famed for being hands-on and getting stuff done without the support of a traditional publisher. But just because you’re “self” publishing, that doesn’t mean you should do it all yourself.

Yours may be the name on the finished book, but bringing a book to life – from planning through to publication and beyond – takes a whole village. From general encouragement from other writers, to skilled contributions from specific experts, there’s a lot to think about. 

This video explores some of the key roles every indie author should consider so you can get the right people on your team and publish with confidence.

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