THE MEMOIR MIDWIFE
NINE STEPS TO SELF-PUBLISHING YOUR BOOK (Second Edition)

by Stacy Dymalski

Available in paperback and on Kindle on Amazon.com

Winner of the
2020 New York City Big Book Award
in the category of Writing and Publishing

The only resource you’ll ever need to self-publish your book, THE MEMOIR MIDWIFE walks you through the self-publishing steps, whether you’re writing a memoir or any other genre of book.

What sets this book apart from other self-publishing books is speed and clarity. If you want to get your book out quickly, but you want to understand the procedure without being overwhelmed, “Nine Steps to Self-Publishing Your Book” is for you. It shares only what you need to know by systematically walking you through the self-publishing process, using practical examples you can apply to your own manuscript.

Some of the things you’ll learn include:

• How to copyright your book

• How to obtain your book’s ISBN (and why you need it)

• How to put a barcode on your book

• How to get your book in the Library of Congress

• How to hire professionals to help you (editors, designers)

• How to find the right Print-on-Demand website for you

• And much more!

With checklists at the end of each chapter, you’ll know exactly what it takes, and how much it costs, to self-publish your own book.

Consistent 5-Star Reviews on Amazon

READER REVIEWS

“If I had read this book before writing and publishing my own book, oh the pitfalls I could have avoided. If you’re planning to self-publish this book will save you tons of time and money, and keep you moving through the process to so you can get your book out into the world - and THAT is priceless.”
-Kate Purmal, author “The Moonshot Effect: Disrupting Business as Usual”

“I wish this book had been written when I published my first book. It is clear and concise, with easy-to-follow steps that make the whole process way less daunting.”
-Kirsten Henry Fox, author “The Profitable Wine List”

“I’ve self-published a series, but learned more from this gem of a guide than I could have imagined.”
-Amanda Turner, author “This Little Piggy Went to the Liquor Store” and “Mommy Had a Little Flask”

Stacy’s book gets to the point with the right amount of information I need. If you are just thinking about writing a book, get this and read it. It will help you formulate what approach to take and what steps you can take now to be ready to publish when your book is finished”
-Katie Mullaly, author “The Land of Or”

“I have read many books on the subject of publishing, and I find Dymalski's book to be unusually generous with tips! She makes the self-publishing process much less daunting than I ever imagined.”
-Marla Flores on Amazon.com

CONFESSIONS OF A BAND GEEK MOM

One exhausted parent’s take on carpools, room mothers, high school band, and hernias.
by Stacy Dymalski

Available in paperback and on Kindle on Amazon.com

“This laugh-out-loud funny parenting memoir from standup comedian Dymalski (The Vixen Chronicles) will keep readers entertained, whether they want children, have children, or want nothing to do with children. Dymalski’s witty remarks and sarcastic retorts prove to be the perfect way for her to chart the trials, tribulations, and joys of raising two boys after 36 years of childless freedom. Dymalski shares the ways in which her life changed with motherhood and describes how the brutal reality of parenting is very different from preconceived ideas about having children. Full of hilarious and memorable moments and including chapters titled “The Art of Using Scissors (Blood and Gore, Part 1),” “Working Off Fat Season,” “Mom Jeans,” and “Excuse Me, I Volunteered for What?” Dymalski’s book will engage readers cover to cover.”
-Publishers Weekly April 10, 2012

READER REVIEWS

“I started this book when I couldn’t sleep one night and ended up reading it through right then, all night long. It was hilarious. Nothing is sacred, Dymalski pokes fun at everything and everyone. I’m a big fan of Laurie Notaro and this book was similar to some of her work. If you like to laugh, this is definitely worth checking out.”
-Amanda on Amazon.com

“Years ago I used to read every Erma Bombeck book I could find because they were laugh-out-loud-funny, and I could relate to them. This book has the same effect on me, and it reminds me so much of those books. Anybody who has had kids (or even if they don’t) will really enjoy reading it. I can’t wait for this author to come out with another.”
-Amy on Amazon.com

“This book is hard to put down. The chapters are short and each tempts you to turn over the page and continue to the next. Stacy is a stand up comedienne and the style of stand up comes through in the writing.”
-Edward (BVI) on Amazon.com

“This is an awesome, well-written, book by an uncannily clever observer of life. I enjoyed every story and what’s more remarkable, Dymalski had me reviewing my own life experiences through her lens of wonder and humor.”
-A. Cohen on Amazon.com

“I happened across the writer’s blog and I could so relate. Unless you were raised alone and completely void of interactions with others you will appreciate her sense of humor. I am ordering the book because I love her blog.”
-Starfish and Coffee on Amazon.com

“…if you have to get up for work in the morning, you’re going to be in trouble. Expect to read it cover to cover, and then log back on to Amazon to order several more for your friends. It is a fine balance of humor, drama, nodding your head in agreement, and fond family memories. Thanks, Stacy, for the journey.”
-colt45abq on Amazon.com

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