Self Publishing's Dirty Little Secret!: The Inside Secret to Publishing for Profit Under A Pen Name;

Aspiring writer? First timer in the self publishing world? Want to start self publishing under a pen name and learn the ins and outs of pen name publishing? This book is for you!

While everybody can be a writer thanks to widely available platforms, not everybody succeeds at it. Even worse, some may seem hesitant to put out their first work because of how it might be received especially it it’s their first!

This is where Philippe comes to the rescue through Self Publishing's Dirty Little Secret!: The Inside Secret to Publishing for Profit Under a Pen Name.

Two keywords to keep in mind: self publishing and pen name. Yes, writing under a pseudonym is alive and well even in the realm of self publishing. So if you're an aspiring writer who is raring to get your first work published, this book is for you.

In this book, you will learn how to:

- publish under a pen name using Smashwods, Kindle or CreateSpace
- find profitable niches to publish under a different name
- choose the right pen name to publish under
- write an author bio for your pen name
- set up an Author Central account with your pen name
- avoid certain actions once you publish a pen name (what you're not supposed to do after you've published under a pseudonym)

Writers would want their work picked up by major publishing houses – it offers a better opportunity to get sales as it will be marketed under a notable brand name. However, writers also know that in the publishing industry not every work will get picked up. Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling was rejected numerous times before Bloomsbury took a chance on a first-time author. Now look at how that decision turned out!

Not all authors are given such a chance. So, what happens when you want to publish a work but no one seems to be interested? Well, there's always the self-publishing industry. It's still a risky business, but if you want to test the waters and see if anyone will pick up your book, then this is one of the safest ways to test it out.

With self-publishing, you're giving your audience a chance to judge your book and see its merit for themselves. No editors or publishing houses will be involved in the decision on whether you're getting published or not. This time, the power of publishing your work is entirely in your hands. No deadlines whatsoever.

It's the kind of liberty that most authors crave and that's exactly what the self-publishing industry brings. And through this book, Philippe Matthews aims to show you the ropes. You will know how to self publish as well as learn about the intricacies involved with using a pen name. This book won't teach you how to write your opus – that is within you waiting to come out – but it will help you navigate through the world of self publishing and pseudonyms.