Carla King

"Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide For Authors" is a total all-encompassing title of what this book contains. It is a formidable arsenal of tools and information for every author who wants to be credible, honest and do everything the right way in the appropriate order. This is not for those who want to rush the process, or aren't willing to invest the time and money in themselves and their product. It is a book for those who want to self-publish, traditionally publish, or a little of both.

Carla King is the founder of Self-Pub Boot Camp, an educational series of books, workshops, and online courses to help authors self-publish successfully. She is also an adventure travel writer, web expert, and pro-blogger who has been self-publishing since 1995.

Carla doesn't leave anything out for you to guess at. All of your questions-the who, why, what, where, and how are answered including links to learn or subscribe for more information, tools, and help. For instance, how to figure out which Amazon category, themes, and keywords similar books are shelved in. When to know that you have enough drafts. Why a writing group can help? Who do you want to write for? What are your goals?

One of my favorite parts that really brings it all together is, "The Book Launch Checklist." Authors are taken by the hand and told what to do from the six months before they publish their book, the steps they need to be taking each month, to the last month, then down to the week of the launch and afterward. Using this guide is like looking at the top of the mountain and then learning how to get there with step-by-step instruction until you have accomplished your journey.

If you are a writer and are looking for advice, this is the book that will take care of all your needs. The tools and resources provided at the end of the book are 100x worth the price. I highly recommend this! Choose your format and press the "Buy Now With One Click Button." You will find it to be an invaluable resource...… (more)

I was privileged to be a beta reader for Carla King’s Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors. I have some experience with self-publishing, having published novels myself, so when I agreed to be an early reader, I thought I was doing Carla a favor. Turns out I was doing myself a favor. I learned so much in reading her book. Carla covers the gamut on self-publishing—book formatting, marketing, social media, publishing services, reviewers, and so much more. The information she provides is invaluable for both new and experienced authors. The book is well-organized, and easily accessible with numerous links to online sites. I am thrilled to have Carla’s book as a reference and know that I will return to it again and again.… (more)

Travel. Adventure. Motorcycling. Breakdowns.Breakups. Roadside romance, and roadside danger. American Borders has it all. A true travel adventure book showcasing both the borders of America and the borders within one woman's courageous life. Cara King puts herself out into the world like few people have. She holds nothing back in how she lives, and also in how she writes. By reading King's journey, we catch a glimpse into one woman's willingness to explore the back roads of America, but also, herself.… (more)

Carla King’s Self-Publishing Boot Camp Guide for Authors is a wild ride. Ms. King’s vast expertise is evident in this highly accessible and comprehensive account of everything, and I do mean everything, you need to know about the ins and outs and dos and don’ts of going indie. At the end, I felt empowered with more than enough of the right information and tools to confidently and successfully self-publish. Ms. King has saved us all a lot of time and money by thoroughly researching all of these products, companies, and methods so that we may avoid the pitfalls that others have endured. Indeed, a most useful resource!… (more)