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How do I open a Lightning Source Account

Hi there,

I am an up and coming author-publisher who believes in the importance of the spoken as well as the written WORD. I am currently in the middle of getting my maiden book published. However, I have ran into some difficulties.

I recently tried to open a printing account with Lightning source who have a plant here in the UK where I reside. The problem is their application requirement is very difficult to meet especially considering this is my first time in the industry. I have been asked to provide trade references which unfortunately I do not have. I have not dealt with any company in the industry apart from the company that is designing the book cover.

I was wondering whether anyone has had a similar experience with Lightning source and more importantly, what they did?

Emmanuel

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Permalink Reply by Keith Hoare on July 5, 2011 at 3:28pm

Sorry can't help you there. I just write and publish my books. All the publicity I create myself.

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Permalink Reply by Emmanuel Donkor on July 6, 2011 at 8:29am

Thanks guys. But do you have any tips for an upcoming writer like me when it comes to publicity and marketing?

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Permalink Reply by L.A. Tripp on July 5, 2011 at 6:08pm

Same here. I just handle my own publicity, currently. Can't tell you of a good source. I work on promoting myself on facebook and my author website and any media that will run an interview.