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BEING YOUR OWN PUBLISHER
Yeah, yeah, there's new tech parameters and a paradigm shift and all that.
But the important thing is that there are (and always have been) alternatives to writing something then trying to sell the rights to a publishing company. This group is to explore these areas of self-owned publishing biz.
Some writers have niche books, some have special needs (like texts for their seminars), some are just too entrepreneurial to sell of their own inspirations. And some just want to see something in print.
There is a spectrum these days, from big publishers through the new, small POD publishers, to using publishing services like lulu.com or iuniverse, to printing yourself and selling online, to release of downloadable mp3 "podcasts" or pdf manuals.
If you have expertise, experience, or questions in this area, don't be shy about posting them here. It's a rapidly expanding field and nobody knows everything about it, but lots of us are learning enough to do what we want to do and successfully get it across the counter.
But the important thing is that there are (and always have been) alternatives to writing something then trying to sell the rights to a publishing company. This group is to explore these areas of self-owned publishing biz.
Some writers have niche books, some have special needs (like texts for their seminars), some are just too entrepreneurial to sell of their own inspirations. And some just want to see something in print.
There is a spectrum these days, from big publishers through the new, small POD publishers, to using publishing services like lulu.com or iuniverse, to printing yourself and selling online, to release of downloadable mp3 "podcasts" or pdf manuals.
If you have expertise, experience, or questions in this area, don't be shy about posting them here. It's a rapidly expanding field and nobody knows everything about it, but lots of us are learning enough to do what we want to do and successfully get it across the counter.
Discussion Forum
My Very First Magic Wall..Was This.. (Which Got Me This And That!) 3 Replies
Started by Susan James. Last reply by Rose Ippolito Jan 1.
LULU.COM Some leading questions 21 Replies
Started by Linton Robinson. Last reply by MAXINE Dec. 21, 2009.
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Comment by Aggie Villanueva on December 11, 2009 at 6:27pm
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Comment by Lori Newman on December 11, 2009 at 3:21pm -
Hello,
I just had my book released in November.
Trying any and all ways to get it more exposure. any advice is always welcome. Amazon.com just added the "look inside" feature, please stop by and let me know your thoughts.
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Comment by Saundra Goodman on December 8, 2009 at 6:00pm -
Thank you, Linton. I think many authors are here for exposure for their books and blogs, as well as advice and support.
Janice, I didn't see your vote. Would you mind trying again at http://www.gotteethguide.com and leave your link with your comment.
Thank you, Saundra
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Comment by Randolph Nicholas Alvis on December 3, 2009 at 8:11pm - God Blessed me to have my first book published in May, but the publisher left me at the starting gate. After the fact they said they didn't offer any marketing, so for the last months I've been researching the best route....time wise and financially to get this book noticed. Any advice? Nick Alvis
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Even though we have all these free press release sites, I'm guilty of not using them near enough. I agree with Joel's suggestions too.
My only suggestion, Philip, would be to put the info at the end. Start it with a bang, the most interesting hook text you have, then the next least interesting 2nd, and the next least interesting 3rd, etc. You get the picture.
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Comment by Joel Friedlander on November 30, 2009 at 3:46pm - Philip, nice job. Have you looked at sample press releases? They are frequently written to match the style of the articles in appropriate media. You might want to create another one that reads like an "ideal" review of your book by a third party. It will likely get more use than this collection of quotes, lovely though it is.
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Comment by Philip Nork on November 30, 2009 at 3:36pm -
Here is a press release I did for myself--PR companies seemed too expensive. Is this professional enough to use, am I missing anything? Any comments are welcome!
First-time author Philip Nork brings Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male to life!
Author: Philip Nork
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Distributors: Ingram Book Company
Baker & Taylor
Release date: August 2009
ISBN Paperback: 9781438967448
ISBN Hardcover: 9781438967455
Authors Website: www.philipnork.com
Available at: www.amazon.com
“The age-old “Battle of the Sexes” is still going just as strong as it ever was-and chances are it won’t lose any steam anytime soon. So rather than lament the fact that the game exists, men and women around the world are instead better off learning to play it to the best of their ability. Such is the premise behind Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male.” Tara Hopkins, Apex Reviews
“Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male is not just for males, or even for just heterosexual individuals. This book can be enjoyed by anyone… If I had a son, I would want him to read this book.” G.A. Bixler, Book Readers Heaven
The journey we are on is a difficult one, even more so for those of a broken family. Follow the adventures of one such boy as he searches for the two desires we all share: the ability to be accepted by others and the right to be totally happy. Along the way he learns many life lessons that eventually lead him to discover both of these things.
“Straightforward and refreshingly candid…an impressive presentation of a life with a plethora of helpful lessons to share. Highly recommended for anyone seeking to cut through the typical façade of relationship ‘politics’ and learn the roots of true, lasting happiness.” Apex Reviews
“The stories that have emerged are ripe with feeling and diversity.” Authors Promoting Authors
Philip Nork lives in Henderson, Nevada and may be contacted at pnork2@yahoo.com.
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Comment by Linton Robinson on November 25, 2009 at 2:29pm -
No Saundra, of course vote-seeking, or self-promotion is not out of line here.
I mentioned cases of dating services and multiple mails in the same day to sell a marketing service.
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Comment by rotem bar lev on November 25, 2009 at 7:28am - hello - i am new to this website and have just set up a page for my daughter and her newly published children;s book - No More Tears - which we published POD. You are all more than welcome to check out her website at http://outskirtspress.com/nomoretears and even more so, we hope you like her book which sends a message to young readers that there are other ways to get attention without crying (or something like that as she puts it). thanks for listening, Rona (rotem's mom)
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