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RON PRAMSCHUFER - Click here for bio

Ron Pramschufer

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 history books. The bathtubs were emptied, the food was consumed and batteries, eventually used. Wondering what this has to do with self-publishing? » Click here to read full article.

 

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 in your closet or garage, printed to a specific set of specifications. For lack of a better word, it is a commodity. It gets a little fuzzier after that… » Click here to read full article.

 

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 “don’t spend more than $500 philosophy”. I wrote about this back in 2004 and thought it might be interesting to re-visit that article with 2010 updates » Click here to read full article.

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Phil Whitmarsh

Welcome to the Coach’s Corner!

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. » Click here to read full article.

CAROLYN MADISON- Click here for bio

Carolyn Madison

Is Your Manuscript Fit for Publishing?

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 preparation goes into your manuscript—knowing that the resulting outcome will be apparent. » Click here to read full article.

JONATHAN GULLERY - Click here for bio

Jonathan Gullery

What to Expect When You Hire a Designer for Your Book Project

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 project needs a lot of work. » Click here to read full article.

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