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Free Self-Publishing Starter Kit

Publish Your Book Step by Step, Without the Overwhelm

You don’t have to guess your way through self-publishing or hand everything over to someone else. Rae Merritt breaks the process into clear, manageable steps so you can understand what you’re doing, make confident decisions, and stay in control of your book.

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For first-time authors who want guidance—not guesswork.
Clear next steps Plain-English guidance Built for first-time authors
Inside the free starter kit

Know What Comes Next. Before You Spend a Dime.

Self-publishing gets confusing when every decision feels like it has to happen at once. The Starter Kit gives you a simple roadmap so you can see the process in order, understand what matters now, and avoid wasting time or money on the wrong next step.

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No jargon. No giant manual. Just the key things a first-time author should understand before moving forward.
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Your Publishing Roadmap

See the self-publishing process in a clear order—from manuscript preparation through the point where your book is ready to publish.

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What to Prepare First

Understand the pieces you need before uploading anything, so formatting, cover design, and publishing choices don’t become last-minute surprises.

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The Decisions That Matter

Get oriented around the choices that affect your book—without getting buried in technical details before you actually need them.

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Your Next Best Step

Finish with a clearer picture of where you are, what comes next, and what you can confidently handle yourself with the right guidance.

Meet your guide
Rae Merritt Publishing, made understandable.

Rae has spent years helping authors move from manuscript to finished book with practical, hands-on guidance through the parts that often feel confusing the first time around.

“You should understand what’s happening with your book—not feel like the process is happening to you.”
Why learn with Rae?

Experienced Guidance. Without the “guru” nonsense.

Rae’s approach is practical, patient, and down to earth. She teaches you what each step is for, why it matters, and what to do next—so you can make decisions with confidence instead of blindly handing your project over and hoping for the best.

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Clear, plain-English explanations

No unnecessary jargon. The goal is for you to understand the process well enough to make good decisions for your own book.

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Step-by-step guidance

You don’t need to figure out the entire publishing world at once. Rae helps you focus on the next useful step.

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You stay in control

Get help where you need it while still understanding your files, choices, accounts, and publishing process.

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A few quick questions

You Don’t Need to Have It All Figured Out.

The Starter Kit is meant to help you get oriented—not bury you in another course-sized pile of information.

Is this really free?

Yes. The Self Publishing Starter Kit is a free resource delivered by email.

Do I need to have a finished manuscript?

No. It’s useful whether you’re still writing, polishing a draft, or trying to understand what comes after the manuscript is finished.

Is this only for people using Amazon KDP?

No. The goal is to help you understand the publishing process and the decisions involved before you commit to a specific path or platform.

Will I be added to an email list?

Yes. You’ll receive the Starter Kit and occasional helpful publishing emails from Rae. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Ready for a clearer next step?

Stop Guessing Your Way Through Publishing. Start with the roadmap.

Get Rae Merritt’s free Self Publishing Starter Kit and take the next step with a clearer understanding of what comes next.

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