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Discussions and recources for all types of self-publishing, from using POD publishing services to doing your own printing and distribution.

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BEING YOUR OWN PUBLISHER

Yeah, yeah, there's new tech parameters and a paradigm shift and all that.

But the important thing is that there are (and always have been) alternatives to writing something then trying to sell the rights to a publishing company. This group is to explore these areas of self-owned publishing biz.

Some writers have niche books, some have special needs (like texts for their seminars), some are just too entrepreneurial to sell of their own inspirations. And some just want to see something in print.

There is a spectrum these days, from big publishers through the new, small POD publishers, to using publishing services like lulu.com or iuniverse, to printing yourself and selling online, to release of downloadable mp3 "podcasts" or pdf manuals.

If you have expertise, experience, or questions in this area, don't be shy about posting them here. It's a rapidly expanding field and nobody knows everything about it, but lots of us are learning enough to do what we want to do and successfully get it across the counter.

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Comment by Gregory V. Boulware on January 17, 2015 at 8:08pm: /*

"FAIRMOUNT"

http://www.boulwareenterprises.com/FAIRMOUNT.html

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Remember the Massive Fire at the Philadelphia Zoo?

At 12:40 a.m. Sunday, the guards returned and found flames on the roof. Fire and zoo officials pinned the blaze on an electrical...

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Pg. 63 - 'FAIRMOUNT' - Terror in The Park!

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Comment by William Morgenstein on January 17, 2015 at 5:35pm: Have not received a single response from KDP England. Then again since the title of my book is: "The Crazy Life of a Kid From Brooklyn" maybe that's not surprising. Ironically there are some very interesting and funny stories in the book about London and other parts of England.

Comment by Gregory V. Boulware on November 23, 2014 at 6:32pm: ‘Selfie Renditions’

Tavis Smiley of ‘PBS’ boasted of ‘Self-Publication’ of all his books and media material. So it should be obvious that he is a proponent of self-publication. This practice allows the author true ‘authorship’ and ownership – ‘Sole Propriety’ of his or her material. Selfie Renditions are today’s norm for‘Selfie Renditions’

http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blogs/selfie-renditions

http://www.amazon.com/Gregory-V.-Boulware/e/B00OI16PDI/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_0

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Comment by Gregory V. Boulware on November 23, 2014 at 6:29pm: /*

Great points of interest and donations by excellent authors and contributors.

I should have joined long ago...

Discovery is due to Ms. Eliza Earsman. Thank You!

I'm happy to be a part of this unique and sagacious group.

Peace and Love,

Greg.

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Comment by CBM Christian Book Marketing on September 26, 2014 at 8:45pm: What Did Jesus Say

Taking from the New King James Version, Rev. Terry Allan Christian has composed a book holding the power of the teachings of Jesus that are only printed in red. After reading this book, one will have read over 500 passages spoken by Jesus Christ. This is an amazing book that offers truth and light through the words of Jesus. The author has written this book as inspired by the Holy Spirit to encourage, instruct and teach the Body of Christ what the Master has to say. Come and discover peace and truth through this uplifting, Holy Spirit inspired book that speaks Jesus' words only.

Presented as a full color and beautifully illustrated 170 page e-book, audio CD or paperback version with large, easy to read text, this book makes a perfect gift for anyone wanting to know Jesus and what He said. Beginning with the poem "Footprints in the Sand" by Mary Stevenson that is re-written by the author, the author proceeds to take the reader down a walk on the beach with Jesus. The book is nothing short of phenomenal and will impact your life as you become more like Jesus.

Rev. Terry Allan Christian has 30 years experience as a student of the Bible and of God Himself. He currently is a minister and teacher for God, teaching Christian principles. He is a retired personal and motivational speaker that has taught over 2500 seminars as a corporate trainer to companies throughout America and Canada. As a young teen, he gave his life to God. Due to growing up in a very dysfunctional household, he developed a severe stuttering problem. It was then the age of 23 that God gave Him a vision and the Holy Spirit told him one day he would be a teacher of Christian principles. He was miraculously healed and today, 30 years later, he is a minister and has written this book dedicated to the teachings of the Master Teacher. Learn the secrets of life through the Master Teacher – Jesus.

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Comment by E. G. Manetti on September 23, 2014 at 11:56am: Thanks 4-LAN! The Baltimore Book Festival this weekend is a major Book event in the Mid-Atlantic, so I'm really excited.

Comment by 4-LAN on September 23, 2014 at 10:38am: Please show your support for a fellow author and member of The Book Marketing Network. Wish E.G. Manetti a successful book signing this weekend.

http://thebookmarketingnetwork.com/profiles/blogs/what-i-am-reading-12

Comment by J. D. Holiday on September 14, 2014 at 3:44pm: A New Way to Add your Picture Book on Kindle, Plus Expand Your Reach with a Digital Audiobook on Amazon http://jdswritersblog.blogspot.com/2014/09/a-new-way-to-add-your-pi...

Comment by William Morgenstein on September 3, 2014 at 3:38pm: You are absolutely correct. Facebook is desperate get ads. Hopefully they will self destruct, especially when their competition realizes that their predatory practices do not pay off in the long run. I tried advertising with them with little result. (I receive $3.00 royalties from Amazon so unless I became a best selling author it wouldn't pay off anyway). I have had much better results both with my website

Comment by 4-LAN on September 2, 2014 at 11:50am