by Mercy Pilkington at Good e-Reader

If you’re a self-published author, writing your book is only half the battle. Some might even argue that it’s the easy part of being an author. Indies have been beaten over the head for years now about the need to hire professionals to take the manuscript and turn it into a book, with costs associated with editing, proofreading, cover design, formatting, and marketing.

The suggested price tags for those services can be daunting, especially if you’re not a marketing pro who is certain he’ll see a return on the investment.

Check out the full article at Good e-Reader.