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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 BiblioScribe on November 13, 2009 at 1:19pm: Will "preloading" on the social networks pay off?

Unless you are Sarah Palin and make it to the top of the New York Times Bestleller List before your book hits the streets, you have to look at ways to become established at some level to at least gain a leg up on promoting your book.

If you are lucky enough to have a literary agent or traditional publisher working on your behalf to ensure you get noticed, then your talents as a writer have already been proven to someone in the traditional book publishing community, and the impedus is on them to take care of promotion. But what if you are like me and working on your first book?

As my book, 'Wealth Virtues' is not due out until early 2010, I started in the Spring of 2009 of establishing myself more prominantly within the social networking community, specifically under the title of the book. For example, my twitter address is http://twitter.com/WealthVirtues. I have started a discussion group on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=45900532926, and began a Ning discussion group (similar to this one) at http://wealthvirtues.ning.com. I do not expect much traffic on the latter two, but I have been building a followership on the Twitter account. And finally, have just designed and launched a website with blog at http://wealthvirtues.com.

The big question is, will all of these systems actually help? Yes I plan to do some "live" marketing after the book is published, but I am cureious to know if the veteran authors here have had successes doing the same things. In essence, has a lot of your pre-marketing paid off?

I will actually be able to measure this myself after book publication and availability. I believe the content is good, useful, readable, and understandable - but will it be acceptable for a mass market? These, I am sure, are questions every author (especially new authors) ask.

I will report back on my findings and hopefully pass on some success stories. Any hints or suggestions you may have on the sites listed above would be appreciated.

Jim Ward
Poor Richard Web Press
www.PRWP.com
www.WealthVirtues.com

Comment by Deborah McCarragher on November 12, 2009 at 6:54pm: Come see me on "Author Spotlight" at Author & Book Event Center - regarding my book Mission Possible - http://www.bookeventcenter.ning.com

Comment by Dalian Artanian on November 12, 2009 at 12:04pm: Fawcetta: Voices and Echoes of the Coliseum volume I is released from AuthorHouse. It is available through Amazon, Barns and Noble, Borders and many online retailers!!

It is available in Hardcover and paperback.

Please check it out!!

Synopsis:They say dreams are for those who feel the need to be a part of something bigger. They say fantasies exist in the minds of those who are free spirited. They say illusion is what every man carries through his life until death opens his eyes. Everyone feels the need to get away from their own lives where predictability and monotony threaten to crush their spirits. They long to escape to a place where life keeps them on their toes and the risk of losing everything is always just around the corner. This story, which has been buried and forgotten in the waters and sands of time, has no boundaries, no safe havens. Fawcetta is a world of mystery, drama, deceit, romance, and is filled with action and adventure. The emperor of Fawcetta struggles to hold not only his empire together, but also his family. No one suspects they are being purposefully manipulated and deceived by one power-hungry man. Anger divides children from parents, loss and betrayal spurring vengeance and hatred. The fat of the once peaceful paradise is placed in the hands of a young Guardian named Kaina. She must find a way to find her soul-mate in order to open the one gate that will save their beloved planet from falling into total darkness. Othewise, Fawcetta's days are numbered.

Comment by Carline Férailleur-Dumoulin on November 9, 2009 at 7:40pm: Congratulations Vicki! Love the cover.

Comment by Cleous Young on November 9, 2009 at 12:47pm: Feel free to check out my website with a new format of self publishing books at http://www.themountainofmiracles.com. Its a new line of books for the children of our future... God Bless

Sincerely;
Cleous Young

Comment by Eliza Earsman on November 8, 2009 at 12:01pm: Thank you Saundra,

http://abookinside.blogspot.com (Author Spotlight = scroll down left hand side) is actually the blogspot of the very capable and professional CAROL DENBOW. Join her list/send her a note - she is very able!

My site is www.elizaearsman.com

Have a great day.

Eliza.

Comment by Michelle Dunn on November 8, 2009 at 3:27am: Congratulations Vicki.

Comment by Saundra Goodman on November 6, 2009 at 6:05pm: Nice Blogger site, Eliza. I love the idea of having a % of book sales go to a favorite charity. WHich format did you use on BLogger?

Saundra
www.gotteethguide.com

Comment by Eliza Earsman on November 6, 2009 at 4:27pm: Please see 'Author Spotlight' on http://abookinside.blogspot.com - scroll down the left hand side.

These details affect us all! Please help raise international awareness.

Articles/author interviews etc on request.

With very best wishes - and have a great day.

Eliza.
www.elizaearsman.com

Comment by Joel Friedlander on November 6, 2009 at 2:33pm: Chad, I suggest you go over to Mick Rooney's blog at http://mickrooney.blogspot.com and look at his reviews of these companies. He has in-depth discussions of many "self-publishing" companies including costs etc. Serious, good advice.