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Self-Publishing FAQ: If I use a subsidy publisher, am I self-publishing?
2007-11-07 04:23:00
by self-pub.netTechnically, no. If you use a subsidy publisher to publish your book and they assign one of their ISBNs to your book then they are considered the book?s publisher.The second set of numbers in an ISBN identifies the publisher of the book. If you use a subsidy publisher that number would identify them, not you.In order to technically be considered the publisher of your own book you would need to purchase a block of ISBNs from the ISBN agency and assign one of them to your book. Most subsidy publishers will not allow you to assign one of your own ISBNs to a book they are publishing for you since that number tells retailers who to order copies of the book from.It is becoming common however for people who use a subsidy publisher to refer to themselves as self publishers. Many subsidy publishers will even refer to themselves as a self publishing company. If you are doing the majority of the work: book design, layout, editing, cover art, marketing, etc and only using a subsi...
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Self-Publishing a Novel? What you Absolutely Need to Put on the Last Page
2007-11-07 04:21:00
by Will KalifYou have been working hard on your self-published novel and soon your dream will come true -It will be printed. Or maybe you have already published a novel and are working on your next one. Don?t skip this very important step.I have read and seen a lot of self-published novels and have published two myself. The whole process can be very rewarding. But one thing I have noticed about self-published authors is that they tend to skip over the marketing aspects of their book. It is true that you are a writer, but if you are a self-published writer you have to be more than just a writer. You also have to be a marketer. No doubt you already know this. But did you know that your book itself is a valuable marketing tool you can use to sell your other books or writing?Okay, so what should you put on the last page of your novel?You need to put on your marketer?s hat and do a little marketing of yourself to your reader. Do you have another book coming out? Have you previously publi...
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Is Print On Demand Publishing A Viable Option for Self-Publishers?
2007-11-07 04:17:00
This is a frequent question for many wannabe authors willing to take the first step to publication themselves. In general I think the writing world is full of paranoid naysayers; who love pointing out the flaws of this technology (print-on-demand is a print technology, not a vanity service). As a self-published (in-part) author who did take the POD (print-on-demand) route, I have my own opinions of the technology and its uses.Let me say right off that I?m not going to talk about the various POD services (Lulu.com, IUniverse, Booksurge, etc) but am going to focus solely on the viability of using POD to accomplish certain goals.Here?s a quick synopsis of the goals I had set before publishing my POD novel, The Didymus Contingency.1. To sell 10,000 copies.2. To attract and land and agent.3. To attract traditional publishers.4. To publish a professional looking book.5. To spend a tiny amount of money doing all this.Rather than go into detail about how these goals were accomplished, as I ...
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Fiction book publishing by Print on Demand
2007-11-07 04:15:00
Digital technology is in the forefront of every marketing venture these days, including publishing. If you have a work of fiction that you?d like to see published, print on demand (POD) is certainly worth your time and effort to consider as a viable option to traditional publishing.Print on demand makes it possible for a complete book to be printed and bound in an extremely short amount of time. The traditional method of printing and binding thousands of books promotes waste and isn?t very cost-effective.If you?re considering the POD method to self-publish your fiction book, there are many online publishing service sites that will help you market your book. They?ll also print and bind the book per each order and provide listings in online bookstores.These online service providers will charge a fee for handling your fiction book. Their services do not include mastering, formatting or editing ? although they will usually run a spell check on your document.As a first time author, POD c...
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What is Self-Publishing?
2007-11-07 04:11:00
According to Wikipedia, self-publishing is:the publishing of books and other media by the authors of those works, rather than by established, third-party publishers. Although it represents a small percentage of the publishing industry in terms of sales, it has been present in one form or another since the beginning of publishing and has seen an increase in activity with the advancement of publishing technology, including xerography, desktop publishing systems, print on demand, and the World Wide Web. Cultural phenomena such as the punk/DIY movement, the proliferation of media channels, and blogging have contributed to the advancement of self-publishing.A number of reasons why writers choose to self-publish their works:author wishes to retain complete editorial control over content (see below)author is unknown and does not have substantial resume popular topic but of interest only in a small geographic area addresses an obscure topic in which few people are interested content is cont...
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3 Self-Publishing Fallacies
2007-11-07 04:07:00
1. Self-publishing is Vanity PressWell, first of all, what is wrong about vanity press anyway? So you just want your work published for you and your small groupies? consumption. There?s no harm in that.Self-publishing is NOT vanity. Self-publishing is knowing you have a choice and maximizing it to the best of your capacity. Self-publishing is know that your work can be put in the market because you know somebody will read it. Not only will you see your manuscript printed and bound but also that it?s out there for you to share with others who have the same interests.2. Self-publishing will make me richSorry to say but self-publishing will NOT make you rich, but hard work, talent, and persistence will. Just because you hand over your book to ANY major publisher - even if it is a traditional publisher, doesn?t mean that you?re book will become an all-time best-seller. A lot of traditionally published books have flopped (and that?s alongside the support and financing of several big publ...
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Self-Publishing Your Book - The Ultimate Do-It-Yourself Project
2007-11-07 04:02:00
A must-read article about self-publishing by Wendy Y. Tucker:Do you have a book in you? We all have life experiences worthy of recording in a book. How then will you bring your message to its appropriate audience? Really, there are only two choices?either find a publisher or publish your book yourself.Here are 5 reasons you shouldn?t self-publish.1. You only want to make 5-10% of the proceeds the book generates in the form of an author royalty.2. You enjoy editors telling you to basically rewrite your entire manuscript in their preferred style, ultimately changing the intended meaning of everything you want to say.3. You enjoy waiting 1-½ to 2 years for your book to be in print. You?re in no hurry.4. You?ve spent months or even years writing and researching your book and now want to relinquish your rights to it (such as copyrights, serial rights, foreign rights).5. You are sadistic and enjoy rejection from literary agents and publishers.Joking aside, by self-publishing:1. You may ma...
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How to Promote a Self-Published Book
2007-11-07 03:58:00
The art of promotion is challenging enough for any author interested in seeing his or her book reach its intended audience. However, this challenge is greatly increased for authors choosing to tackle self-publishing. Budgets for self-published authors are frequently limited to an extent standard publishing houses would consider absurd. The best advantage that a self-published book has is the author?s enthusiasm. Read on to learn more.Step OneJoin listservs and other active Internet book discussion groups. These are venues that gather together some of the most enthusiastic and loyal readers anxious to discover small press and self-published titles.Step TwoAttend writer conventions and conferences in order to network with other successful self-published authors. Some of the best promotion tips travel by word of mouth.Step ThreeSeek book placement in non traditional areas such as hobby shops and other local businesses excited about supporting local authors. Neighborhood cafes are often...
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How To Write A Book About Your Life, Now
2007-11-07 03:50:00
by Steve ManningI can?t tell you how often people come up to me and say, ?Tell me how to write a book about my life.? You?ve got your life story to tell, and you can make it a best seller.I get goose bumps every time I hear that someone is going to write their life story or biography. Your own personal history could be one of the most important books you ever write. Your family background and heritage has essential information for you, your immediate family and those hundreds of people who are (and will be) your children, grandchildren, great grand children and? well, you get the idea.When I hear that someone will be writing about their lineage, their ancestors, children, jobs, and lifestyle, I know I?m talking to someone who really knows the value of that kind of information. And my job is to make it as easy as possible. My job is to help you put it in book form so it becomes more than just a diary or a journal.Everyone who wants to write a book knows they have at least one best se...
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How to 'Invent' Your Book
2007-10-30 03:21:00
Take your blank page to national bookshelves. by Tamara Monosoff Inventing can take on many forms; it doesn't necessarily have to involve a newfangled gadget. One of the greatest "inventions," in my opinion, is setting a pen to page and writing a book. I'm repeatedly asked how one should go about getting published, so it's a topic I thought I would address as part of the creative process. I base this advice on my own experience writing and publishing two books: The Mom Inventors Handbook, released in 2005, and Secrets of Millionaire Moms, released this year.The OptionsFirst, it's important to note that there are multiple options in the world of book publishing. The first, less risky option is to find an existing publishing company to publish your book. The advantages of this approach are that you are paid for your work upfront and the publisher incurs the expense of typesetting, printing, distributing and promoting your book. The challenge is finding an editor and publisher who ...
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At 13, he became a published author
2007-10-30 03:08:00
'DRAGON'S TALE': His mom made him an offer: If you finish it, we'll get it in print.by Becky StoppaWASILLA -- Dillon Kelly loves to write. The Teeland Middle School eighth-grader will sit for hours with a composition notebook or his laptop, penning random thoughts or reactions to television shows or movies. About four or five years ago, he began stringing those thoughts and reactions together into stories of his own.By the time he was 11 or 12, he'd started a handful of books."But he never finished anything," said his mother, Bonnie Kelly. "Finally I said, 'Dillon, I'll tell you what: If you start a book and finish it, we will get it published.' "It was an offer he couldn't pass up. It took nearly four weeks, but Dillon finished his first book by age 13.Bonnie Kelly kept her word. She contracted with Xlibris, a partner of Random House Ventures that offers pay-to-publish services. For $1,200, Xlibris edited Dillon's manuscript and provided layout and design services as well...
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Why Self-Publish?
2007-10-26 10:40:00
by Katrina WilliamsYou have written a book. Now you want to publish it. Which way do you go? Self-Publish ing or Traditional Publishing?For most people, the traditional method seems safer, more reliable, and simply, easier. But it can take a long time to see their labored-over work in print. For many people, that dreaded rejection letter, saying their work is not something the publisher can market successfully at this time, leaves them feeling disillusioned. That?s when other means of getting the book into print comes to mind.Self-Publish. It makes sense for the writer who has the money, the time to devote to promotion, and the desire to be his or her own boss. There are basic steps that will allow you to be successful at self-publishing your own book.WriteBefore you write your story, make sure there is a market for it. This can be very hard for some writers to comprehend because they may believe the story they have written is one that everyone will want to read. If you determine the...
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How to Self Publish a Book In 30 Days
2007-10-02 03:49:00
Whew, your book is written and it?s time to bring your masterpiece to market. Here?s a quick 30 day plan to get it done:Week One:This is a week of decisions. If you haven?t chosen a title and subtitle for your book, do so today! Once that?s accomplished you will need to write your sales copy for the back of your book and if you plan on marketing it yourself online, you?ll want a sales page. This is the week to also determine how much you want to charge for your book and determine how much money you want to spend on marketing and promotion, distribution, and printing. If you don?t already have an accounting software package, consider getting one or hire an accountant. Lastly, you?ll want to consider whether or not you want to hire an editor to go over the book one last time before you have it printed or release it to the public.Week Two:More decisions! Today you get to choose the name of your company. If you are planning on having a website, I suggest that you do, then you?ll also wa...
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How to Self Publish a Book, 10 Little Known Money Saving Secrets
2007-10-02 03:45:00
by Bob BurnhamSelf publishing tasks and marketing tools can quickly add up, costing you more money than you originally planned. Here are ten tips to save money self publishing your book.Hire a student or a virtual assistant to edit and format your book. Professional editors cost a lot of money but they play a vital role in the process of making your book great. College students and stay at home parents can be a significant resource if you are on a budget.Even better, ask a detailed family member or friend to go through your book word by word for errors. A second or third pair of eyes is always good book writing business.Hire a student to design your book?s cover or contribute to the graphics inside. You can also hire students to design your website ? you will be amazed what they can do!E-publish your book for the most cost effective means of production and delivery.If you absolutely must print, print your book in small quantities to keep your inventory low. You will save money on pr...
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Author makes her dream come true
2007-10-02 03:23:00
Self-published story tells tale of ?Spider in the Shower?By Jean Laquidara Hill, TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFFHOLDEN? As Linda J. McCarthy was placing shampoo and conditioner in her shower stall five years ago, she saw a small spider lurking behind the shower curtain.The tiny creature so unnerved Ms. McCarthy that she dashed out of the bathroom, not hiding her fear. As she squirmed, she heard the little girl she was baby-sitting say, ?It?s just a wittle one.?Ms. McCarthy remembers pausing, smiling and repeating, ?Yes, it is just a wittle one,? lisp and all. That experience was the inspiration for one of the 40 children?s books she has written and the only one to be published: ?Spider in the Shower.? The book is being self-published under her pen name, Lillie Jones, which is her late great-grandmother?s name.Unlike the ordinary spider in Ms. McCarthy?s shower, the one in her book is hairy and old ? ?With a motorcycle jacket and a tooth made out of gold. With a patch across one eye, an...
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Is Your Book Viable? Tips for Getting a Book Published
2007-09-24 05:08:00
Editor?s note: This article is excerpted with permission from The Well-Fed Self-Publisher: How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living, by Peter Bowerman. (Fanove, 2006. http://www.wellfedsp.com/). Peter has been a valuable contributor to this site, and his tips should be read by all aspiring (and experienced authors). If you want to write a book or want to publish a book, and you?re interested in self-publishing, then this article and Peter?s book are for you. Even if you?re interested in writing contests or?Crazy? Lives of writers?We?ve all known people who talk about their ?crazy? lives, which, 99 out of 100, is just a life like most other lives, or, at the very least, certainly not some Oprah-worthy existence. They exclaim, ?I should write a book; no one would believe it.? Yeah, and no offense, but I?d wager no one would buy it, either. What we think is absolutely fascinating about our life is rarely so for others. So, Rule #1 of the SP game, and part and parcel of the whole Sa...
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How to Choose a Print on Demand Publisher
2007-09-24 05:04:00
by Skylar Hamilton BurrisBefore choosing a Print on Demand (POD) publisher, you need to consider seven crucial factors: set-up costs, cover price, royalty payments, control, distribution, author?s discounts, and the publisher?s reputation.Print-On-Demand (POD) publishers merely print a single copy of a book at a time as it is ordered, rather than mass printing. Yet POD, as a term, has come to be synonymous with a business model in which publishers, in one way or another, charge authors to bring their books to readers. The payment may be through up-front set-up fees, a share of the sale price, or a combination of both. Authors who choose this form of publishing should understand that although their books may be available for sale on online retail sites, they will likely never appear in bricks and mortar bookstores. Authors will have to do their own marketing, and they can expect that their books will not be regarded as true publishing credits by most people in the publishing industry...
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How to Publish Print on Demand
2007-09-24 04:40:00
by HenryPrint on Demand technology is the new wave of publishing. Authors of all stripes can now see their books in print. Self-publishing and Print on Demand are not necessarily one and the same. If you?re looking to self-publish, you won?t necessarily use a POD publisher. POD technology can also be used by established publishers looking to cut down on printing costs.Step One: Set your budget: some POD services will cost $600 or more for the service. This will include interior and exterior book design. Other services are free, such as Lulu, but advanced cover design is not included. With Lulu, there are some basic cover templates available. You may need to hire an outside designer.Step Two: Find a POD service. It?s important to keep in mind that some POD services will require you print a set number upfront?as many as 500 books. Other services will let you order books one at a time.Step Three: Edit your book. Print on Demand services will take books as is. Hire a copy editor to smoo...
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Publishing Your Own Book
2007-09-24 04:28:00
by Rhonda SwanI?m vacationing on Martha?s Vineyard Island in Massachusetts with my family this week and I brought along a few books, figuring I?d catch up on some reading and get to some reviews for this blog. Unfortunately, I?m having too hard a time wading through the first two books. Both are self-published by South Florida authors. The non-fiction title is so poorly written AND boring; I keep finding myself throwing it down in frustration.The novel is poorly edited. In fact, I don?t think it was edited at all because of the missing commas and periods and run-on sentences I tripped over in just the two-page prologue.So, instead of torturing myself any further or putting the authors on blast, I wanted to offer a few suggestions to aspiring authors, particularly those who want to self-publish. Not on the basics of the industry. For that, Dan Poynter?s ?The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print, and Sell Your Own Book ? is considered the bible of self-publishing and can be pick...

Subsidy Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: What's the Difference?
2007-09-21 02:53:00
by Moira AllenYou've written a book. It's a great book. You know it's needed, that people would buy it. But you can't persuade a commercial publisher to agree. So now you're considering investing your own money to have the book published.When you look at advertisements for "publishing," however, matters become confusing. Many "Publish Your Book" ads look alike -- yet some are for subsidy publishers and others are for printing companies that help authors "self-publish" their work. How can you tell them apart?Some DefinitionsA commercial publisher distributes books under its own imprint. It purchases manuscripts from authors, and handles the cost of producing those manuscripts: Cover and interior design, typesetting, printing, marketing, distribution, etc. The author is not expected to pay any of these costs. The books are owned by the publisher and remain in the publisher's possession until sold; the author receives a portion of sales in the form of royalties.A subsidy publishe...
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Self Publishing
2007-09-21 02:46:00
Self publishing is not vanity publishing, but a well-recognised way of avoiding the limitations of conventional publishing. Poetry is the poor relation in mainstream publishing, but that's no reason why your collection shouldn't be made a stunning production through self publishing. Several approaches exist, but marketing and distribution are often the critical elements.IntroductionSelf publishing is not a criticism of the publishing trade. Anyone who has worked with publishing houses knows the flair, experience and dedication they bring to their profession. Many books today are works of art and, for all the thousands of hours in manuscript reading and rewriting, editing, proof-reading, cover design, illustration, layout, printing, marketing and distribution ? specialist skills acquired by long experience ? books are astonishingly cheap. Many, the coffee-table variety in particular, are not in fact designed to be read, but to be displayed and admired.Naturally, all this effort com...
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Navigating the Maze of Self-Publishing
2007-09-21 02:35:00
by Jane BussardSelf-Publishing means: You the writer are going to invest a lot of money and time to have your masterpiece published.Some writers can use the technical computer programs that do everything required to prepare a manuscript for the printing press. Well, I was not one of those -- I knew absolutely nothing about a computer. So, my odyssey into writing and publishing was arduous and painful, although the challenge itself was fun. Other writers who have self-published will have a very different story than mine. There is one requirement however and that is...dedication. Without belief in your story, you will give up along the way.For me, it all started this way. Long after my retirement, I decided to write down the memoirs of an incredible lady, Rosa Ellen Scott, who was born in 1895. She was my mother and I had tape recorded our visits together over many years when she was in her 80s. At that time I had jokingly told her, "Someday Mom, I will write a book about your adventu...
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Self-Publishing: Tips, Tricks & Techniques
2007-09-21 02:32:00
by James A. CoxMidwest Book ReviewIf you've chosen to publish one of your own books, you know you're in for a challenge, and lots of work, and lots of fun. For most of us the process starts out as an idea, then ripens into a dream. It takes hold of our lives, dictates how we spend our time, compels us to capture our thoughts on paper, and tests our ingenuity in a hundred different ways. But a dream without action is like a car without gasoline. It can't go anywhere. To move our book from inception to completion we must fuel ourselves with education and study; we must conquer the craft of writing and publishing.The undertaking is complex. The subject mater must be widely appealing -- or tightly focused. A snappy title must be created. Sloppy writing must be sharpened and honed to a fine edge. A myriad of business procedures must be mastered: pricing, discounts, invoices, licenses, and taxes all clamor to be reckoned with. Unfamiliar numbers and listings must be conquered. The fine...
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Self-Publishing Steps to Success
2007-09-13 03:15:00
Write the darn book! Marketing the book.Editing the book.Format the page layouts. Get a hardcopy. Designing the cover. Printing the book. Paying for it. Selling the book. The first thing to do is to go buy The Self-Publishing Manual by Dan Poynter. Almost every self-publisher credits this book as being the best tool for learning how the whole process works (including me!) It's essential reading. Dan has been self-publishing books for years and travels around the world giving seminars. He is the expert in the field and his book saves you a lot of headaches and educates you on the best way to go about the process.Source: www.crystalreportsbook.com
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How to self-publish a book ... and who should be doing it
2007-09-13 03:01:00
by Simon HaynesWhat is self publishing?People write books for many reasons, but most have a common goal: to one day see their work in print. The traditional method is to shop the manuscript around in the hope that an agent and/or publisher will offer a contract. And traditionally, most agents and publishers send manuscripts back with a 'no thank you'.After a few weeks/months/years of that, many people start to look at the alternatives. Self-publishing is one of them.First, let's clarify exactly what self-publishing is. A few years back it meant employing an editor, a book designer and a cover artist to get the work into shape and ready for press, and then employing a printer for the books, another for the covers and a binder to put it all together. Print runs were usually in the hundreds, or even thousands, and the finished article looked pretty much like ordinary books in the stores. To get a book into print, self-published authors were pretty much setting up their own mini publ...
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Self-Publishing 101: Beware of Wolves Dressed as Publishers
2007-09-12 07:31:00
Company teaches authors the true definition of self-publishing."Keep all the rights to your book!" "Set your own prices!" If you are a new author looking to self-publish, you have more than likely come across these phrases from companies claiming to help you self publish your book. You have probably requested more information from these companies with the hopes that they will be the answer to your prayers in the quest for more information. These so called companies stand to make a huge profit from your book, whether you make anything or not. These so called 'publishers' promise to make your book available all over the world and in bookstores. Beware . These companies are wolves. And they are out to get your money.BlackBerry Literary Services was founded in 2005 by author Sandra Peoples-Gates after she bought into the hype that she would be self-publishing a book, her book would be available in stores and people could purchase her book from anywhere in the world. Some hard core rese...
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7 Steps to Successful Publishing
2007-09-12 05:42:00
The decision to publish a book is very exciting! It causes the creative juices to flow and the eyes to light up. But wait ? before you begin the publishing process, know about the seven most important steps you need to know before publishing a book. Make sure that you take every step into careful consideration so that your road to success is an easy one:1. Know why you are writing and publishing a book. Are you writing your memoirs for the family, are you writing a community cookbook, are you writing a book of regional interest or are you writing a national bestseller? All of these goals are valid, but each goal has different implications for your business plan. Know why you are writing and know that you can create that bestseller if that is your goal.2. Treat publishing as a business. You are passing beyond the realm of author into the exciting world of publishing. You are not just a writer, you are about to become a publisher who wants to produce a profitable book, and you want to...
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Key Differences Between Publishing and Self Publishing -- How to Publish a
2007-09-12 05:38:00
For many authors just starting out, it can be a confusing and overwhelming decision whether to self publish a book or to seek out a traditional publishing house. It is important to know that the decision you make can have a huge impact on the success, or the failure, of your book. There are many factors to consider, and the right decision is going to be different for every author and for every book. Here are just a few key factors and publishing tips excerpted from The Essential Book Publish ing Guide to help you make the decision of exactly how to publish a book: Time: When seeking a traditional publishing house to publish your book, you will soon discover that the book will be published according to the publisher's timeline. Publishing houses have a set production mandate and books are scheduled for publication far in advance. Often, books are signed on for publication one to three years before they are actually published. When you self publish, the only timeline restricting the p...
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Confused about choosing a Self Publishing Company or Self Publishing Servic
2007-09-12 05:34:00
Here's what you need to know before you sign on... It seems that self publishing is becoming more and more popular by the minute. Authors are realizing that they now have the power to retain control of their books and to keep profits for themselves.However, with this rising popularity comes the emergence of more and more self publishing companies and self publishing services. There are endless options and it can be overwhelming. How do you choose? What should you look for? Is it worth it? Do you know exactly what these companies can do for you?No matter what you decide, know this: you should not, ever, enter into any agreement with a self publishing service or self publishing company without doing your research.You must have a solid understanding of the publishing industry before jumping into any contract. For example, do you know: whether or not you should sign over your copyright?exactly which rights you should give up, and which you should retain?what the duration of the contrac...
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How Should I Choose a Self-Publishing Company?
2007-09-12 05:28:00
by Christina M. SchumacherChoosing a self-publishing company can really be a difficult decision. There are many of them to choose from and they all offer a multitude of options for you to choose from. I have specific guidelines that I use now that I wished I had used when I published my first book.The first of these is: Is the self-publishing company's website easy to understand and navigate?In looking for the publisher for the fourth book, I was amazed at some of the websites I came across. I realize that there is a lot to cover for these companies, but I found myself lost far from the page I started from and having difficulties determining where I'd been and where I needed to go.The fact is, what I needed to know was what size books they printed, what type of royalty percentages they paid, what it would cost for the basic publishing package and their procedure. I found myself all over the place, literally digging for these things when they should have been found very simply. Whe...
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