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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 March 30, 2011 at 6:56am: Welcome, Gary. I found the article a boost and thought to share it. What a contrast between Hocking and Eisler! The real test for Hocking will be if she can make it in the traditional world. Will she submit to the editor or resist? Will her writing improve, change or remain the same? That will be the true test of her long term 'sale-ability" - not a 99 cent e-book.

I just released INSURRECTION on Kindle last week. http://bit.ly/dRpXFJ

Hoping I start to make money. :)

If you want to be a guest author on my blog, let me know. I'll send you a list of upcoming writing topics.

Comment by Gary Val Tenuta on March 30, 2011 at 6:43am: Shawn,

Thanks for posting the link to that fab conversation with Barry Eisler at http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com.

Turned down a $500,000 publishing deal to go "indie". He'll probably make twice that in the long run. I'm guessing his new book, on Kindle alone, will probably net him nearly $100,000 a year. I'm an unknown author with a debut novel on Kindle (The Ezekiel Code) and even I have netted over $25,000 in Kindle royalties over the past 18 months. Kindle rules and Indies rock! :-)

By the way, all you other indies out there, I'm also a book cover designer. Low-cost/Hi-quality book cover design. Keep me in mind for your next book cover. Would love to work with more indies! :-)

Comment by April Morone on March 29, 2011 at 1:36pm: Hey, all. A bit busy at moment, but will check back in, later, if I can, to fully read as much as possible of group posts.

Comment by Shawn Lamb on March 28, 2011 at 6:05am: Interesting development in the publishing world! Read my take on it.

http://allonbooks-thekingdomofallon.blogspot.com

Comment by Shawn Lamb on March 25, 2011 at 10:30am: My busy day keeps getting better - all coincidence and not planned.

E-book released, entire series highlighted at Books Love Company, and now an interview.

Fellow author, Joyce DiPastena, was kind enough to interview me and feature it on her blog today.

http://jdp-news.blogspot.com

Comment by Shawn Lamb on March 24, 2011 at 8:27pm: Thanks, Mayan.

Comment by Mayan Calendar Girls on March 24, 2011 at 7:34pm: Nice cover!

Comment by Shawn Lamb on March 24, 2011 at 6:57pm: Allon Book 2 - Insurrection is now available on KINDLE!

http://www.amazon.com/INSURRECTION-Allon-ebook/dp/B004TGUH4A/ref=sr...

Comment by Ellie Schatz on March 17, 2011 at 10:04am: I'm reading my self-published children's book at READ bookstore, next to and a part of GR Doodlebug's Toy store in Danville, CA. on Saturday at 1 p.m Being from Wisconsin, that's quite an opportunity. If you happen to be in the San Francisco area, stop by.