title: 10 Steps to Publish and Succeed: How to Put Your Best Book Forward
author:  Jill Ronsley 
description: <b>JILL RONSLEYbook designer, editor and e-book formatting specialist of multiple award-winning booksworks with all genres, from nonfiction, self-help, children's books and novels to business books.</b> Her work includes books by <i>"New York Times"</i> best-selling authors. Based on her broad experience, she wrote the highly acclaimed book, <b><i>"10 Steps to Publish &amp; Succeed: How to Put Your Best Book Forward"</i></b> to help independent publishers and writers achieve publishing success. In 2014, her book won <b>1st Place in the Writer's Digest 22nd Annual Self-Published Book Awards. </b><br /><br /> The American Cancer Society, Harper Collins, Northfield Publishing (Moody Press), John Catt Educational (UK) and Guernica Editions (Canada) are some of the publishers whose books she has designed and edited. <br /><br /> Interviewed on Internet radio shows and podcasts, and for print and e-magazines, she presents online and in person to published and budding authors, in small groups and at large events. She regularly visits publishing facilities and libraries around the world and speaks at schools, introducing children to the writing and publishing world. <br /><br /> In her magazine career, she has been a copy editor for Canadas leading glossy lifestyle magazines, <i>La Dolce Vita Magazine</i> and <i>City Life</i>. <br /><br /> A member of the Canadian Authors Association, the Bay Area Editors Forum, SCBWI, APSS and other writing and publishing groups, she has published numerous articles on editing, book design, writing and publishing. Jill also has a passion for international culture, art, history and music, as well as meditation, yoga and healthy living. <br /><br /> Jill's work is displayed on her website at <b>www.suneditwrite.com. </b>Contact Jill at info@suneditwrite.com for more information and for help with your book. <br /><br />
zlib_text: ## Acknowledgments
  
  
  
  
  
  Five years ago when I started the journey to write this book I had no idea how
  long and difficult the road would be. The scope of the project became massive.
  The more I researched and the more people I spoke to, the more I realized that
  I had to draw a line somewhere and tell myself to stop. Having the opportunity
  to interview some of the world’s leading thinkers on the issues I have
  explored in the book was an exhilarating privilege, but it was also painful at
  times. It opened my eyes to the very difficult task we face in moving towards
  a level of public discourse that will allow us to discuss and resolve the most
  critical issues of our time. Everyone I interviewed added to my own knowledge
  and understanding. I would not have succeeded without their insights and
  guidance. Many of them are featured in the book and the views of others are on
  the website www.imrightand youreanidiot.com. Those who I have not quoted in
  the book contributed nonetheless by helping gui