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Re: self publishing - in depth
I've heard very good comments about 1st Books (www.1stbooks.com)
jems
Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp
Garden writer, speaker, photographer
Director, Region III Garden Writers Association
Phone: 317.251.3261
Fax: 317.251.8545
E-mail: hoosiergardener@earthlink.net
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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