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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 Mark Sheldon on March 9, 2011 at 7:37pm

Good Evening Everyone!

I'm please to announce that "The Gottlehrling Goblet," Book 2 of "The Noricin Chronicles," is now here! To find out where you can order your copy today, visit http://noricin.webs.com/wheretobuy-tgg.html!

To celebrate the release of "The Gottlehrling Goblet," for the month of March you can receive 25% off of your purchase of "The Lost Boy" (Book 1 of "The Noricin Chronicles") when you enter the discount code URJVH2NS upon checkout at https://www.createspace.com/3467647!

I am also pleased to announce that "The Room of Death" - the third installment of "The Noricin Chronicles" - will be published on May 7th, 2011, and the mini book trailer for "The Room of Death" will be going on-line on April 1st, so be sure to keep your eyes peeled for updates about those releases!

Happy reading,

Mark Sheldon
http://noricin.webs.com/

Comment by Shawn Lamb on March 8, 2011 at 6:52am

Continuing March blog topic - Knowing Your Audience.

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Comment by Eliza Earsman on February 12, 2011 at 3:36pm

EXCELLENT BOOK ILLUSTRATOR - taking on work right now:

Steve Daniels - Born: Wilmington, N.C. Dec. 22,1946. stevedaniels@citcom.net


Steve began his career in 1963. While in high school he prepared artist renderings for architects. After graduating from New Hanover High in 1965, Steve took a year of mechanical drafting at Cape Fear Technical Institute, then joined the Air Force. Assigned as staff artist for Tactical Air Command at Langley A.F.B. Va., he prepared graphic presentations and artist concepts of Top Secret aircraft. After reading the General’s speech, Steve would have to visualize certain paragraphs, illustrate them and photograph them into 35MM slide presentations.

On leaving the Air Force, Steve began working as the Art Director for the publications department of the Medical University of South Carolina. He designed and supervised production of brochures, booklets, posters and other printed material used by the eight colleges in the University.

He moved back to North Carolina to become Art Director for the audio visuals department at Cape Fear Technical Institute. In this position, he prepared slide and film presentations, including animation for teaching. Steve then transferred to the North Carolina Marine Resources Centers as Exhibit Specialist where he combined his many skills to design and build exhibits for three marine science museums. He became a certified diver and underwater photographer. This helped tremendously in preparing marine life exhibits. This job required a Masters degree or equivalent experience.

 Steve and his wife Carol, now operate their own art studio in Cashiers, North Carolina. Steve specializes in trompe l’oeil (fool the eye) murals. His combination of drafting and technical illustration, along with his experience in dioramas and murals for museums, makes this a natural transition. He also paints waterfalls of North Carolina and has several in print.

He still does paintings of aircraft for pilots, aviation museums and aircraft companies and after completing a painting of the TBF-Avenger that President George Bush flew in WW II, was invited to the White House where he presented it to the President. Steve’s specialty is in preparing greatly detailed paintings of historical events. Because of this, he has been commissioned to do paintings of Navy ships by their associations.

Steve prepares book illustrations, graphic art for advertising agencies and is invited by underwater archaeologists from time to time to prepare illustrations of underwater sites. He also does the editorial cartoons for the Cashiers, NC newspaper.

He has written one “young adult” novel and is working on six more. He has also written and illustrated fourteen children’s books. Three have been “self” published. His desire is to write and illustrate children’s books for the rest of his life.

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Comment by Lorilyn Roberts on January 19, 2011 at 10:13pm
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A PowerPoint Presentation with over 50 links and 35 pages of information to help you jump-start your book marketing efforts, including ideas and ways to market your book for free or almost free. Great for new authors!

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Comment by LM Preston on January 13, 2011 at 9:08pm

The Indie Bookman has openings:

Listen and see if you want to be a part of Indie Bookman: http://indiebookman.com/


The IndieBookMan has room for you to get involved! All positions are voluntary at this point, but you will get good experience and be a part of something awesome as it grows. And, as it grows, we will certainly be seeking ways to compensate our volunteers.

You can get involved by: Contacting us: http://indiebookman.com/contact

Writing for the IndieBookMan and Friends blog:
If you are a strong and opinionated writer with knowledge about indie publishing, we would love to have your posts 3-5 times a week. We can offer a byline with links to your own project or book, so there is something in it for you. Contact us http://indiebookman.com/contact

Reviewing Indie Books:
We are looking for a book reviewer. Reviews should be 1-5 paragraphs long, and we are looking for ~1 review per week. You get to choose which of the submitted books you would like to review, and keep the books that are sent to you. Contact us http://indiebookman.com/contact

Help us with marketing:
We need a smart, self-motivated marketing expert to promote the website and the podcast. This is an amazing opportunity to get in on the ground floor and create what could end up being a real job for yourself. Contact: http://indiebookman.com/contact us

Produce a segment for The IndieBookMan Show podcast:
Have a great idea for a 1-5 minute show segment? Want to get into producing radio shows, like Ira Glass or the Radio Lab guys? We want to hear your idea! Send us your pitch, and we will see where we can fit it into the show. Great for your resume. Contact us: http://indiebookman.com/contact

Pitch an idea for the podcast:
If you have a great idea for the IndieBookman show, but aren’t interested in producing it yourself, let us know what you have in mind! We can give you credit for the idea if we use it, and may find a way that you can co-produce it, help write it, or be involved in some really cool way. Contact us: http://indiebookman.com/contact

Let us use your music:
Are you a musician or member of a band? Are you trying to get your music heard? Let us know – we would love to hear you. We are looking for local and indie music to highlight on the podcast. We will give you full credit and exposure to tons of listeners. Contact us: http://indiebookman.com/contact


Comment by Author Collective on January 11, 2011 at 10:44am
Good Day Authors,
 
Looking to sell more books? The Author Collective has just organized two new book festivals which are certain to help!  The 2011 Michigan Spring Book Festival happens April 15th through the 17th at Laurel Park Place Mall in Livonia, Michigan and The International Urban Book festival, Cleveland takes place May 13th through 15th at the Richmond Town Square Mall in Richmond Heights, Ohio. We have rented the entire mall for these festivals and expect to have lots of book lovers and book buyers in attendance.
 
There will be workshops, seminars, panel discussions, classes and lectures on many topics in the field of literature. These learning sessions will be free of charge to public and will provide insight on writing, publishing and marketing books. We will be sending invitations to patrons from the Detroit and Cleveland area school systems & libraries. R2Books and other sponsors will donate 1,000 book certificates to deserving students in each of the two cities. These certificates are good for one free book and must be redeemed at the festival. Many of the student with free book certificates and their parents, will look to purchase additional books and meet the authors in attendance.
 
Do you love selling at book festivals but hate the rain, cold and the wind that almost always happen during an outdoor event?  Join us for our indoor festivals which will span the entire common area of these shopping malls. Interact with the more than 10,000 shoppers who visit these malls everyday. Author applications are now available on our websites.  Click the links below or call me to reserve your table today!
 
Look to see you there.
 
Michael
313.446.2262
 
 
Comment by Sassy on December 9, 2010 at 10:00am

Hey everyone!
Want a new place to spread the word about your book? Come and join the Author Blog Hop and find some new readers, every Thursday!

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Click here to leave a link to your latest blog post: http://bit.ly/hlUGlS

It's free! It's extra promo!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sassy Brit
Alternative-Read.com

Comment by Lynn Dove on September 24, 2010 at 9:30am
Leave a Comment Day on my blog: "Journey Thoughts"! Just leave a comment for your chance to win some free books!
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Comment by Eliza Earsman on September 17, 2010 at 5:01am
URGENT and necessary sample readings of:
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Comment by Simon Acland on September 8, 2010 at 6:40am
Here is the cover of my new novel, a holy grail adventure story set in the First Crusade.

 

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