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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 Todd Christopher McKinney on January 23, 2010 at 12:12am: Comment by Todd Christopher McKinney 1 second ago Delete Comment Hello my name is Todd McKinney and I am the Author of two books entitled "poetic decree of diversity" and La Chanson D' Amour. My inspiration comes from the diverse cultural affairs of the human race. I enjoy Poetry and love writing it. My website is dedicated to promote poetic diversity to the world. If you would like to visit my site feel free too. You may even join as a member to support the cause of poetic diversity. All proceeds go to helping new aspiring authors to get advice, promotion and published. http://toddchristophermckinney.webs.com

I am also hosting a poetry contest on my site in the forum or it can be emailed at Poetic_Diversity@yahoo.com

Available on Lulu.com

Comment by Nancy Frederich on January 19, 2010 at 4:47pm: The big publishing houses have done away with their 'slush piles.' Writers, Sceen writers, must secure an agent. Everyone is afraid of copywrite infridgement. Starting small, with an independent press does not detract from finding a major publisher.

Comment by Nancy Frederich on January 19, 2010 at 4:43pm: Yes, there are good people who offer Writer's Services. Just be sure to see their samples and ask them what software they use. I have seen books printed using Word (awful). The service must use industry standard software, such as Adobe.

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Comment by Sherlyn Powell on January 15, 2010 at 5:45pm: Other than iUniverse which is the publisher I used for my first novel and Outskirts Press which Preditors and Editors doesn't recommend, has anyone had a publisher they are satisfied with, that puts out quality work and works with their authors?

Comment by Eliza Earsman on January 9, 2010 at 1:26pm: I have just updated my book blog.

As urgent and nonfiction please visit at:

http://elizaearsmanbooks.wordpress.com

Feedback welcome.

Have a great day and a blessed 2010.

Eliza
Main website: www.elizaearsman.com

Comment by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on January 3, 2010 at 10:58am: I hope everyone had a happy and safe New Years. I pray that God will increase his ever watchful eye and hand on this nation, whereas the terrorist attacks seem to be increasing across the world. The troubling thing to me is that the resources of our military will eventually reach the breaking point and when this happens we better hope and pray that God is still smiling on this nation. When you get a free moment in the hustle and bustle of your life....stop for a moment a thank him for his protection and provision in still the GREATEST COUNTRY ON THE GLOBE!

Comment by Rose Ippolito on January 2, 2010 at 10:44pm: http://www.wheatmark.com/book-marketing-resources/index.cfm
Found this publishing company with resources for writers

Rose, indexer

Comment by Eliza Earsman on January 2, 2010 at 5:22am: 5-star review on amazon.com re A COLLECTION OF VERSE by this author:

http://www.amazon.com/Collection-Verse-Eliza-Earsman-Revised/produc...

Further reviews welcome.

Have a great day.

Eliza
www.elizaearsman.com

Comment by Aggie Villanueva on January 1, 2010 at 4:08pm: Hi Everyone. Happy New Year! I’m excited to announce that, at the urging of many authors, I’ve decided to open my photographic artwork to licensing for book covers. If you are interesting in using any of my images for your books, licensing prices vary according to how limited the editions.

http://www.aggiev.org/aggielogic/2010/01/license-aggies-photo-art-f...