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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 Hank Quense on February 16, 2010 at 11:39am: Afterburner SF just published a short story if mine. Go here to read GS Midden.

Comment by Author Collective on February 15, 2010 at 2:09am: BOOK FAIRS, TRADESHOWS, CONVENTIONS AND EXPOS...

Authors, Writers and Novelists,

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?

South Carolina Book Festival in Columbia S.C. $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

*Yearly membership provides member admission to the convention floor and access to our exhibit booth. Member's transportation, costs of meals and lodging fees are not included.

Comment by Darlene Campbell on February 14, 2010 at 11:53am: Sherlyn,

I'm pasting their url below, along with some review links. I like VBW. You do have to submit your work as with a tradtional publisher. They do not accept erotica, works with excessive amounts of profanity or poorly written manuscripts. They have a good reputation among POD publishers. They are always professional with me, freindly and flexible. I've never had trouble getting a response from them or having my questions answered. They also have a returns program, which allows your books to be purchased by traditional bookstores. I don't feel their prices are bad, considering the variety of services they offer and the dedication they put into your finished product. They're much more expensive than say...Lulu, but you're never on your own with them. I like that. They walk you through the process, step by step.

I'm sure there's somebody out there who doesn't like them, but it's that way with everything. I checked out several other companies and considered sending my manuscript to countless traditional publishers, but in the end I settled on VBW and I'm not disappointed.

http://www.virtualbookworm.com/

Here's a review:
http://online-book-publishing-review.toptenreviews.com/virtualbookworm-publishing-review.html

And here's a chart comparing POD and Self-Publishing companies:
http://www.podpublishing.org/applestoapples.htm

Comment by Hank Quense on February 14, 2010 at 7:13am: HI
I just joined this group. I have two fiction books in ebook and print versions published by an indie publisher. I'm about to launch an self-published book of fiction writing and this seemed to be an appropriate group to be join

Comment by Sherlyn Powell on February 12, 2010 at 11:54am: Darlene,
Yes, I'd like more information about Virtual Bookworm. Thank you.

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Comment by Darlene Campbell on February 10, 2010 at 8:36am: Sheryln,

I like Virtual Bookworm. If you want to know more about them, just holler. I'll send some links, reviews, etc.

Comment by Dalian Artanian on February 7, 2010 at 7:44pm: Finally, Fawcetta's book trailer is out!
Please check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXKq2SLVxck

Comment by Michelle Dunn on February 7, 2010 at 7:34pm: Is anyone here attending the BEA in NY in May?

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