Self-Publishing and the New Millennium plus 10 One decade down… nine to go. It seems like just yesterday that I had a year’s supply of food in the cellar, several cases of batteries and a few bathtubs full of water as we anxiously waited for the clocks to turn, ushering in the new century. Fortunately, Y2K passed quietly on into the … [Read more...]
When are you going to expand the marketing programs offered at SelfPublishing.com
January 14, 2010 By 2 Comments
When are you going to expand the marketing programs offered at SelfPublishing.com? – The one area that runs a very close second place to the whole Vanity Press scam when it comes to “smoke and mirrors,” is book marketing for the self publisher. Offering printing is easy… it’s something tangible where you end up with a set number of books … [Read more...]
I see you are offering Kindle conversions. When did you change your opinion of eBooks?
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I see you are offering Kindle conversions. When did you change your opinion of eBooks? Caught me! Yes, we are starting to offer EBook conversions at www.SelfPublishing.com but it is not because I had some sort of epiphany or think that one less printed book will be sold as a result of EBooks. They are being offered because it falls within my … [Read more...]
Welcome to the Coach’s Corner!
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Self Publishing, Inc. offers Book Coaches to help self-publishing authors plot out and navigate their publishing journey. Book Coaches provide guidance and share insights in hopes that authors will avoid the pitfalls that they could encounter. * * * * If you choose to make New Year’s resolutions … So here we are at the … [Read more...]
Is Your Manuscript Fit for Publishing?
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During the holidays, we remind ourselves to not overeat—for whatever good it does. Most of us are at least somewhat aware of what and how much we are eating. We make conscious choices about what to ingest and how much to exercise, knowing that the resulting outcome will be apparent. Similarly, as the publisher of your own book, you control what … [Read more...]
What You Should Expect When You Hire a Book Designer for Your Project
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WHAT SIZE SHOULD MY BOOK BE? You’ve spent a great deal of time — more often than not years — writing your book, whether it’s a novel, non-fiction, poetry, or family history. You have re-read and proof-read, you’ve made corrections hundreds of times, and you feel that you’re all ready to go. Or you are only just beginning — and your … [Read more...]
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