Some notes on self-publishing a tech book

Andrew Wheeler has self-published a tech book titled "Data Science for Crime Analysis with Python" on his Crime De-Coder website, available in paperback or epub format worldwide. In his post, he shares insights on the self-publishing process, highlighting the control over pricing and distribution that self-publishing offers. Wheeler details using Quarto to compile the book, emphasizing the ease of writing in plain text markdown for formatting. He discusses setting up an online store using WooCommerce for payment processing and print on demand services through LuLu.com. Wheeler also touches on purchasing ISBNs, considerations for ebook formatting, and potential sales strategies. He aims for at least 100 sales to consider the book a success and mentions the possibility of offering training sessions related to the book's content. Overall, Wheeler's experience provides valuable insights for academics and authors considering self-publishing in the tech field.