In 2009, I embarked on a magnificent journey. I had written my first novel, and I wanted to hold it in my hand in book form. But, all I had was a manuscript and a decision to make. I could submit it to traditional publishers, but I didn’t have an agent. I could find an agent, but how long would that take? I was an inpatient author with a finished, edited book with very little cash. But, I looked anyway and found a plethora of publishing options. I compared and compared and decided on a print-on-demand self-publishing organization called Outskirts Press that delivered my beautiful, professionally bound baby in just a few short months. I submitted it in April and it was released in August. It was a wonderful first time experience as well as a gratifying learning experience. I am going to continue to share the basics you need to know about self-publishing in this blog to help you get off to a faster start than I did and be able to make fact-based decisions whether to go traditional, independent, or print-on-demand. I am going to outline what features or aspects to consider, so you can meet your self-publishing needs.
For more comprehensive information on self-publishing, I do recommend these three books:
1. Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Guide: How to Write, Sell, and Print Your Own Books by Dan Poynter.
2. Complete Guide to Self-Publishing - Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote, and Sell Your Own Book by Tom and Marilyn Ross.
3. The Well-Fed Self-Publisher-How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living by Peter Bowerman.
There is a ton of information available out there, but that can be quite daunting. I hope to help you get to the nuts and bolts then expand as needed in the direction of your choice.
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote and Sell Your Own Book
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