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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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LULU.COM Some leading questions 20 Replies

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Comment by Satis Shroff Lecturer, Writer on April 2, 2010 at 2:49pm: The best publishing at the moment are Lulu.com and CreateSpace.com (along with Booksie). Any other ideas? Would appreciate better ideas to share.
Regards,
Satis

Comment by BiblioScribe on March 26, 2010 at 6:00pm: Publish your book today! Our authors earn 100% royalties & control all rights.

Comment by Author Collective on March 25, 2010 at 12:53pm: Would you like more exposure for your book? Do you want to go to those always "Talked About" tradeshows but know you just cannot afford them? Are you aware of how much networking can help boost your sales?
What would you pay to attend the following events?

Baltimore City Schools Vendor Fair in Maryland $375
American Library Association Convention in Washington D.C. $2,200
Book Expo America in New York City $4,500
Texas Book Festival in Houston SOLD OUT
Baltimore Book Festival in Maryland $450
Miami Book Festival in Sunny Florida $600
Printers Row in Chicago $750
National Association of Public Schools Administrators $4,000
Great Lakes Independent Booksellers Tradeshows $1,100

How about $375 for all of these plus twenty-four more. The Author Collective is here to help you sell your work. We exhibit at these shows and others with one goal in mind... SELL BOOKS! Joining the Author Collective allows you access to these events for just the cost of your yearly *membership. We also offer our members no cost access to discounted literary services like, editing and proofreading, graphics and design, isbn's and copyrighting, video services and more. We provide our members invaluable information to self-publish and get deep discounts on book printing too. Saving money is the first step in making money!

The Author Collective is here to help the unknown, little known and soon to be well known self-published author put their writings in the faces of the people who buy in quantity. Call today and ask to become a member...

Michael Williams

(313) 446-2262
www.AuthorCollective.com

Comment by Deborah McCarragher on March 11, 2010 at 7:22am: Please come visit the Virtual Book Blast on FaceBook today - meet & greet and book giveaway! http://bit.ly/bnyukv

Comment by Nancy Frederich on March 10, 2010 at 9:57pm: Am using GIS global software. Anyone needing a specialized map, give me a nudge.

Comment by Deborah McCarragher on March 9, 2010 at 1:44pm: Join me for Authors Articulating with show by Jo-Anne Vandermeulen on #BlogTalkRadio - http://tobtr.com/s/922657 GUEST- DEBORAH McCARRAGHER

Comment by Teri Green on March 2, 2010 at 1:51am: We at www.secureauthor.com have developed a true, secure enclosure that installs on PC/Mac computers/netbooks/iPad and Laptops with a mobile app soon to be released for you to distribute your book. No more worries about piracy. Each book you sell is registered to one computer. You can sell it from your site or we can handle the sales/distribution for you. You also have a choice of adding a Multi Media format with flash video, audio(perhaps a personal intro to your book) and hot links to your website, text to voice and zooming in/out already included for the visually impaired. I look forward to being a part of your ebook success... there is a whole other market waiting for you. Special now until April 1, 2010 where we will waive all setup fees for the Enterprise Package Only.

Kind Regards,
Teri Green

Comment by Nicole Trist on February 28, 2010 at 6:56pm: Hello Published Writers!

My name is Nicole Trist and I write a book review blog called Books, Books Everywhere where I write all about the books I am reading, I run giveaways, I conduct author interviews and I do reviews on request.

If you would like me to review your book just come and have a look at the blog, email me a synopsis of your book and I will reply asap.

NB. I do not accept eBooks for review and reviews can take up to 6 weeks to be featured on the blog once the book has been received, depending on how many requested reviews are in the works.

Cheers!
Nicole Trist @ Books, Books Everywhere
http://bookywooks.blogspot.com/

Comment by Bookpal Publishing on February 22, 2010 at 9:03am: Hello Everyone!

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