Re: self publishing - in depth

**"C.L. Fornari" c*@mail.com**

When I was researching the publishing of The Cape Cod Garden I found it more 
expensive to do print-on-demand.  Several of the printers in Poynter's book do it if you're 
interested.  I must stress that anyone who is thinking of self-publishing should shop around 
for printing prices.  I had quotes ranging from 2.50 per book up to 13.00 per book, for the 
same weight/color of paper  and size of book.  Most of the printers listed in the Poynter 
book have websites and you can request quotes by email... many of them will send you 
samples of other books they've printed if you request it.  (Be sure to research the type of 
binding, paper, size and number of pages you are interested in so that your quotes will be 
comparing apples to apples and your samples will be of the same type you're 
considering.)  When I bought it two years ago the Poynter book was 19.95.  His website is 
http://ParaPublishing.com

C.L. Fornari

> Are there any resources dealing with publishing on demand?  Also, what is 
> the cost of Poynter's manual?  Margaret Lauterbach
> 
> >Nan...I have experience with self publishing (and independent publishing). 
> >I'm an experienced editor and book designer, and  I recently helped start 
> >the new independent publishers association here in Los Angeles.  If I can 
> >answer questions about the opportunities and challenges involved in self 
> >publishing, I'd be happy to.
> >
> >A couple books to start you off, that offer lots of good evaluation 
> >information include:
> >
> >Dan Poynter, The Self-Publishing Manual
> >         Lots about the technical aspects of turning your info into 
> > books...and some about marketing
> >         www.parapublishing.com
> >John Kremer, 1001 Ways to Market Your Book
> >         A lot of ideas about how to promote and sell your books...and 
> > develop your writing credentials
> >         www.bookmarket.com
> >Both these authors are well respected in the self/independent publishing 
> >circles and have valuable information to share.  The also both have web 
> >sites and free email newsletters.
> >
> >There are specific "ways" to successfully self-publish. Do you want to 
> >sell your materials at the "back of the room" when you give lectures, 
> >etc.  Do you have a large network (and  mailing or email list) of 
> >supportive readers (based on news/mag writing, etc) that would buy your 
> >books. Or do you want to sell through bookstores or libraries? These are 
> >three distinctly different approaches to publishing...and affect how you 
> >write,  edit and design your book.
> >
> >I'd be happy to participate in a discussion about these opportunities here 
> >on the list.
> >Carolyn
> >
> 
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