So you want to write a book

First, a little about me. My name is Larry Ridgley. The photo on the cover is my credentials. I have written 3 novels of my own, and published 27 books for other authors, but my table was not large enough to hold them all. I have been an avid reader since the 3rd. grade, and while in high school, I maneuvered myself into a position where I got to check in all new books coming to our library. A great many of those books were read by me before they were ever put on the shelf. While on a foreign assignment living in Hong Kong, I decided to write my first novel, based on experiences gained while traveling the world for work. I had it published by a well advertised publishing company (for a fee, of course) and when I received my first royalty check, I was speechless! They had priced the book at $29.95 and I had sold 2 copies on the internet. My royalty check was for $2.08. I was so mad and disappointed I decided to start my own publishing company, and as they say, the rest is history. I will show you how to do the same. I will provide you with detailed information on the following: * How to obtain an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) * How to research your title * Explain copyrights * How to do an internal title page * How to set up chapter breaks * How to select type and color of paper * The best binding to select * Recommendation for a printer to do pricing and technical help * How to do children’s books * Sources and ideas for marketing your finished work * How to do an Acknowledgment page * Front and back cover design services * Other information provided if needed