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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 Shawn Lamb on April 14, 2011 at 6:05am

Have you ever wanted to interview 'the villain?

http://bookhimdanno.blogspot.com/

Comment by Shawn Lamb on April 13, 2011 at 11:24am

Author makes a confession (of sorts)

http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com

Comment by Shawn Lamb on April 11, 2011 at 6:33am

NEW blog post - Study When Editing

http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com

Comment by Ken K. Chartrand on April 9, 2011 at 5:43pm
I'm a self published writer. My latest book, 'THE LUPINE EFFECT' which should be released soon is another kind of werewolf story with lots of action and even a little romance. I am concerned that the price I place on the 'Kindle' version will be a fair one which is both good for me and the reader who will purchase it.!
Comment by Linton Robinson on April 9, 2011 at 9:53am
The Spammer probably keeps rejoining the system. I've deleted her from this group: all I can do.
Best bet on people like that (evil monsters who spam things other than books :-) is flag them to the admin.
I try to keep this group cleaned up. Let me know.
Lin
Comment by Shawn Lamb on April 4, 2011 at 5:46am

Writing topic - POV: The Heart of the Story

http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com

Comment by Mark Sheldon on April 2, 2011 at 3:45pm
Good Day Norcinites!

Lots of Norcinite news to report today!

The mini trailer for "The Room of Death" (Book 3 of "The Noricin Chronicles") is now online on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znbkZ-i1ivs!

Also starting today is the Goodreads giveaway contest, in which I will be giving away 12 signed copies of "The Room of Death." You have between now and May 1st to enter in the contest, at: http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/8881-the-room-of-death!

"The Room of Death" will be released on May 7th, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for updates about its release (and the announcement of the title and release date for Book 4)!

Happy Reading,

Mark Sheldon
http://noricin.webs.com/
Comment by Shawn Lamb on April 2, 2011 at 1:56pm

Thanks, Paul. I fixed the link.

http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com

April's topic - 1st draft done, now what?

Comment by Paul Doerwang on April 2, 2011 at 1:48pm

Shawn,

Clicking on link got me a "blog not found" message.

Comment by CL Parks on April 1, 2011 at 6:48am
I realized, that while I've been watching the comments and conversations, I haven't really participated. Oh well, not like y'all didn't miss me....lol
 

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