From Idea To Item

Your personal journey to publication.

Do you know the difference between an independent publisher and a self publisher? Have you written a book but don’t know what your options are? Are you baffled by how the publishing industry has transformed in the last twenty years? How does crowdfunding fit in? If you have pondered these questions, then this is the book for you!

Join multi-genre author, creative writing tutor, editor and mentor Karl Drinkwater for an informal overview of book publishing. He explains the concepts and processes involved, and lays out the pros and cons of all your options. By the end of it you’ll be in a position of knowledge about the process of turning an idea into an item you can hold in your hands.

This book will be useful to anyone with a part-finished manuscript who wonders: what on earth am I going to do with this labour of love? It is aimed at new authors, yet packs in enough information and tips that even experienced writers should learn something new.

Note: this work is 100% human-created, crafted with love by the author. No generative AI has been used in the writing or editing.

Reviews coming soon

Purchase Options

Ebooks: if you buy here then a greater percentage of the money goes to the author (yay!).

If you prefer to buy from online stores such as Amazon, Kobo, Nook or Apple then here are links to the ebook on those sites.

Print: if you prefer printed copies then the link above also points to print versions. Another option is to just pop into your local bookshop or library and request a copy: the ISBN for the paperback is 978-1-911278-41-2. You can also buy print copies and special editions here, with more money going to the author. Thank you!