PUBLISH LIKE THE PROS: A BRIEF GUIDE TO QUALITY SELF- PUBLISHING by Michele DeFilippo gives a step by step process of how to produce a professional looking self- published book in six steps. The tips are straightforward, well defined, and easy to understand. She walks you through the importance of cover designs, manuscript editing, interior layout, proofreading, corrections and final reviews, and digital file prep with knowledgeable, practical examples and advice.

As Michele DeFilippo owns 1106 Design she knows what goes into self-publishing. 1106 offers a full assortment of services to help the writer looking to publish; cover design, interior design and eBooks, typesetting, proofreading, editorial services, book marketing, press release kits, publishing and distribution, and more.

The book is informative and reads quickly, but you can download a free digital copy of this book directly from the 1106 Design's website. The chapters read like a collection of promotional articles for 1106 Design's services. I'm not saying they weren't helpful or that 1106 Design is one of those self-publishing companies that Ms. DeFilippo warns authors about, but when a book is so blatantly pushing their own product it's harder to trust the information given.

My first instinct is that this book should have been given freely on their website as an eBook, which they've done, or as a series of articles on their website, or even given over time through a newsletter. I don't see the need for the print format. It strikes me as mercenary. Ms. DeFilippo would argue that multiple formats will reach multiple audiences and this is certainly true in most cases. Not this one because it damages the trust between the audience and the company/author.

If you're interested in self-publishing, by all means read this book. It's easy to follow and the examples and breakdown of events are explained with clarity and knowledge.