I’ve always dreamt of publishing my own book. Even better, that it gets transformed into its very own movie or TV series. It is my dream, well one of them anyways.
I’ve been dreaming for years, now it’s time to get moving.
I’m currently participating in NANOWRIMO 2016. It’s basically trying to reach a word goal count of 50,000 in a month (November). I tried last year and never reached the goal. Now I’m trying again, only 9 days left and I’m at 6,000 words so far (still trying to win).
I’ve decided to publish a poetry book. Although it started as a science fiction, I might get back to it-but my little heart tells me poetry is my gendra these days.
I’ve learnt quite a few things doing some quick research.
1. Don’t stress or get overwhelmed by the steps needed to reach your goal
2. Be patient and have fun
3. Purchase your own ISBN
4. Use social media to get your name out there
5. Get your book edited
6. Have a catchy title and great book cover
7. Use Amazon and start with an e-book
I’m sure there’s a million other things I can add to this list. Right now, this is my goal.
GOODLUCK to all nanowrimo participants and to all those self publishing their own book at the moment!
jennessajessy 
Why do you need an ISBN for an ebook? It’s expensive, and there’s no real value in it.
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I thought you needed one for no one to “steal” your book? In the future if it’s more than an e-book, isn’t it good to have it? Like I said, I just started doing the research, so I’m not really sure.
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ISBNs are used by bookstores to order your book. I really don’t know any reason to have one for an ebook, and if you want one for the paperback, Createspace will give you one for free.
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