SHOW NOTES
In this episode of Your Book Is In There, host Inger Johnson discusses what happens after an author finishes writing a manuscript. Sharing her own journey with publishing Veiled Halos, she reflects on choosing the self-publishing path, navigating publishing services, and learning the importance of professional editing and cover design. The episode explores the many decisions involved in turning a manuscript into a published book and offers encouragement for aspiring authors who may feel overwhelmed by the publishing process.
Talking Points
• Finishing a manuscript often raises questions about what comes next.
• Inger shares her journey into self-publishing.
• Researching publishing options is essential for new authors.
• Traditional and self-publishing each offer different advantages.
• Publishing involves creating a quality book and helping readers find it.
• Outside feedback can strengthen a manuscript before publication.
• Developmental editing improves structure, pacing, and character development.
• Copy editing and proofreading provide final refinements.
• Professional editing was one of the host’s most valuable investments.
• Book covers play a major role in attracting readers.
• Professional cover design combines creativity with marketing.
• Authors can build their own publishing team through freelance professionals.
• Publishing is a series of many small decisions, not one big choice.
• The next episode will explore book distribution and marketing.
• Authors should focus on taking the publishing journey one step at a time.
