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Free Publishing Guide

Follow a clear roadmap through editing, cover design, formatting, distribution, and launch.

Not Sure How to Start Self-Publishing?

This playbook contains a complete roadmap from manuscript to launch. Inside, you will find professional editing standards, cover design principles, metadata optimization tactics, platform comparison charts, pricing strategies, a pre launch timeline, post launch brand building steps, and a full resource checklist.

  • Avoid costly self-publishing mistakes
  • Know exactly which editor to hire
  • Identify your ideal reader profile
  • Choose the right distribution platform
  • Set a strategic launch price
  • Build your author brand early
  • Collect early reviews before launch
  • Transition smoothly into marketing
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What Authors Say

Read what authors have shared about working with our team.

Julian Hutchinson

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JH
My experience is two-fold

Early errors were fixed when Jeffrey Collins took over—ESP stands out among eight publishers I've used.

Yennifer

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Y
Outstanding Support and Expertise in Publishing

Aron and the team understood my vision—from editing to launch, beyond expectations.

Professional, reliable, and invested in your success—highly recommend ESP.

Mikki Royce

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MR
First Class All the Way

Great prices, caring service, and a cover that captured my book perfectly.

Yogi BELOVANANDA

CA

A 80 year old first time publisher!

As a first-time publisher at 80, ESP stood out among the options I researched.

They offered a nonprofit discount and clear guidance from day one.

Mike Amiri made the process personal—support I still value today.

Jared Allred

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JA
Editing and publishing the book "Hideaways--within and outside my polygamist family"

Patient team on a complex book—pleased with the final result.