Writers are confused and it’s not their fault. In searching for the best way to break into print, they come across self-described “self-publishing companies”. I get emails asking if I can self publish for writers. That is impossible—by definition. The problem is that many POD vanity publishers are calling themselves “self-publishing companies.” They are trading on … [Read more...]
Self-Publishing Terms and What They Mean
The novice author looking to publish his or her book often finds that producing a book requires learning an entire new terminology, particularly in relation to what is or is not a self-publisher. Subsidy, vanity, self-publishing, and POD are terms often used interchangeably to mean the same or similar things, but these terms do have definitions that separate them. Most … [Read more...]
Self-Publishing Success: How You Can Earn $30,000 a Month with POD Publishing
When I went to publish my book, Planting Design Illustrated, I received lots of interest from traditional publishers. But they wanted to make a lot of changes including adding a co-author. These were changes that would have made me dislike my own book! So, I turned to self-publishing. At the time, making a lot of money was not at the top of my priorities. I simply wanted to … [Read more...]
Publishing on Demand
Some call it just plain ”publishing.” Others claim to have self-published their books when they use Publishing on Demand (POD). Actually neither designation is completely correct. Yes, it is a kind of publishing, but a very special kind. It is not self-publishing, a process that differs substantially and requires far more expertise and involvement. POD is an outgrowth of the … [Read more...]
Self-Publishing Is Not Your Parents’ Vanity Press
Why Print-on-Demand is the Right Choice
As a writer there are certain accomplishments that feel like no other and having a book published is certainly one of them. There is nothing so gratifying as holding your own book in your hands and the satisfaction of knowing that others will be reading your work. Years ago, many thought that the only respectable route to achieve that accomplishment was to have your manuscript … [Read more...]
ePublish by Steve Weber – Book Review
Ebooks are more popular than ever, with the Kindle, iPhone and other ebook readers being adopted by more people every day. The amazing growth in the ebook market presents authors and publishers with opportunities to reach new customers with their content, sometimes with little or no investment. ePublish: Self-Publish Fast and Profitably for Kindle, iPhone, CreateSpace and … [Read more...]
Book Publishing – Don’t Be Surprised
As you move through the publishing process, there are several key areas where being surprised will be unpleasant rather than exciting. For example, if you plan to work with a publisher, here are three key points where you want to know every detail before you move forward. 1. Is There a Cost? Is there any cost involved at all? While most authors probably think this … [Read more...]