Self-Publishing Companies
by Cathy Stucker
There are a number of businesses that call themselves “self-publishing companies.” In fact, they are subsidy publishers. That means that, for a fee, they will publish your book. This may be the best option for your book, but it is important to understand the pros and cons before committing to a contract. Read more
Self-Publishing Poetry
by Cathy Stucker
The best route to getting your poems in print may be self-publishing your poetry. It can be an inexpensive and low risk way to help your poetry reach its audience.
ISBN Numbers - How to Get an ISBN For Your Book
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and similar products, such as ebooks, audio books, videos, DVDs, etc. published internationally. Read more
Book Shepherds’ Tips on Self-Publishing Success
by Lynne Marie Zerance
Book shepherds provide assistance when self-publishing your book. Here is some advice from top book shepherds. Read more
Book Shepherds - Who Are They? What Do They Do? Should You Hire One?
by Lynne Marie Zerance
As anyone who’s courageously ventured into the arena of self-publishing knows—or soon will—there’s much more involved in the process than simply sending your manuscript off to a printer, dropping off review copies at a handful of bookstores, and kicking back and waiting for the revenues to roll in.
To the uninitiated author journeying alone, the critical decisions that need to be made along the way can be overwhelming, frustrating, and even downright daunting.
Fortunately, a new breed of publication consultants has grown up right alongside the flourishing self-publishing population to serve as guidance counselors through each phase of the complicated process. Read more