You'll find a number of services needed to start and self-publish your own book. If this is your first time self-publishing your own book we highly recommend reading How to Self-Publish for Profit by JaWar. In this way many of your basic questions and concerns may be answered giving you time to focus on those things that truly matter branding, marketing, promotions, publicity and advertising for yourself and your book.
Some of the self-publishing services offered include:
Book editing
Proofreading
Fact checking
Book cover design
Book layout
Book printing
Aquiring ISBN
Aquiring barcode
Book set up for distribution
Creating a one-sheet (sells sheet)
Creating marketing plan
Website copywriting
Content editing
Book proposals
Internet marketing
Website design
Press release
Press release distribution
Author bio creation
Ecommerce consulting
Article submission