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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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Latest Activity: Aug 1, 2023

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.

Discussion Forum

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Comment by Bobby Ozuna on September 18, 2008 at 11:55am
Hello everyone... I just joined the group today and I am very impressed. I have spent the past year working (HARD) to discover ways to help the independent publisher/author find success. I have been very fortunate in our promotion of my novel: "Proud Souls."

You can find me on MySpace, Facebook & Blogger... my homesite is here: BobbyOzunaOnline.com.

Oh and stop by Amazon.com to check out the reviews of my self-released title: "Proud Souls."
Comment by Jasper Blake on September 17, 2008 at 2:53pm
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If anyone is interested in marketing their book in such a manner you can contact me through the DBYB website.
Comment by John Wagner on August 7, 2008 at 12:21am
Hello my name is John. And I'm happy I found you guys. Best wishes to us all.
Comment by Conrad Jones on August 6, 2008 at 11:01am
Hi I`m the self published author of a trilogy of action thrillers called `Soft Target` see the reviews on amazon
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Soft-Target-Conrad-Jones/dp/1434352544/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b
Comment by Thomas Nixon on August 4, 2008 at 6:01pm
I have a new book review up on my Small Press Blog. What Writers Need to Know About Publishing. Read it here.
Comment by Joshua Busch on July 25, 2008 at 1:11pm
Looking for a publisher? Try http://joshuabuschebooks.weebly.com and see the tab for "author guidelines." We are accepting novel submissions.
Comment by D Tyler Brown on July 23, 2008 at 6:49pm
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Comment by martha tucker on July 19, 2008 at 6:44pm
I'm looking for an excellent and reasonable book trailer producer.

Martha Tucker
www.newimagewriters.com
Comment by Janet Enos on July 17, 2008 at 8:07am
Good Morning to all,

Just wanted to take a minute to let some of you folks know that I, like others, work a full time job outside the home. And I, like others, check our emails at work. :)Just a thought to ponder, for those of you who add/play music or movies the minute someone visits your profile...my speakers play internet music all day. If I visit your site, your music/movie takes over my speakers and I cannot click out of your profile fast enough. Although what I am doing is okay where I work, it prevents me from visiting your site unless I am checking at home. (rarely) Was wondering if you could make your sites quiet unless one clicks a box to start the music/movie. ??? No big deal either way. Just a thought for you to ponder for your visitors. You never know whom visits you. :)
Comment by Tom Mcgreevy on June 25, 2008 at 12:43am
Hi all,
I'm a new member to ' Self Publishing ' . My name is Tom Mcgreevy, from over in Berkshire in the UK. I am a freelance poet, and have just published my (POD) first collection of poetry called POEMS FOR PAULA, with Rossendale Books Publisher. I am more than happy with results, and much much quicker than the traditional publishers out there.
View my book at:
www.lulu.com/content/2641854
or visit me on my large website for details of me, my work, and lots of other stuff of interest to writers/poets:
www.poetryfromtommcgreevy.weebly.com
POETRY FROM TOM MCGREEVY
best regards from England
Tom Mcgreevy
 

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