Learn the basics to get your manuscript from Word doc to bound book.

We know self-publishing can be tricky to navigate at any stage, so whether you’re ready for a design or typing your first paragraph, we’re here to help!

The Indie Pages is an online resource for emerging indie authors of color to gain a head start on publishing basics and hire industry professionals.

Publishing on your own can be a huge mental and financial undertaking, so the aim of this site is to help prepare emerging authors for the steps necessary to self-publish a well edited, designed and printed book. And for those who’d prefer to take the traditional route, that’s okay! There’s a good deal of info and resources here to kickstart research for what comes next.

So, where should we start?

  • The Publishing Process

    Get an entire rundown of the book making process, starting with editing and copy editing, then design and printing

    Making A Book

  • Your Editorial Guidebook

    Explore the editorial side of developing a book and learn the importance of finding the right editor for you and your story.

    The Editorial Process

  • All Things Design

    If you’re in need of a book designer, learn more about the design process, costs and common terms

    The Book Design Process

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The Bottom Line

Breaking into the publishing space can feel like an incredibly difficult feat, especially without the knowledge and resources needed to know where to start. And with an industry that’s predominantly White, getting your foot in the door can feel almost impossible.

The Indie Pages was created as an online resource where emerging BIPOC indie authors can get a head start into the basics of the industry—with a focus on the creative process. From the importance of an editor to how to work with designers. We’ve broken down each part of the book making process to help you make better informed discussions about publishing your book. We hope you pick up a thing or two from here, and pass it on so other potential authors can learn and grow right along with you.

And if you have any suggestions for topics we haven’t addressed or a burning question you still need answered, let us know at info@TheIndiePages.org. We’d love to hear more and help in any way we can.

Welcome to the Indie Crew! We can’t wait to see where you go from here.

This website is only meant to serve as an educational resource. We are not a publisher, nor a talent agency. Please use the content here as a starting point for your own additional research and do your due diligence to properly vet any company or professionals before hiring for a paid product or service.

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