Guest post by Stephen Gallup A few years ago, in an evening course on writing book proposals, I heard the instructor explain an author’s options for publication: go with a big publisher, go with a small publisher, or self-publish. Each had advantages and disadvantages, but it sounded as if the writer got to make the [...]
Guest post by Phyllis Zimbler Miller I first decided to self-publish when I learned that self-publishers no longer had to pay for a print run and stack the books in their garages (or second bedrooms). The concept of POD – print on demand – is truly genius in my opinion.
As a self-published author, I have found the experience unique, yet rewarding; unique because I’ve not known any other comparable experience. Since September 2010 (when my first book was published), I have travelled nationwide, and networked with individuals that I would not have otherwise known existed.
Guest post by Charissa Newark The publishing world is constantly changing, but the introduction of the e-book may be one of the largest changes the publishing industry has seen in many years. The e-book format makes it much easier to publish your work yourself and let the readers decide if it is of merit.
Recently I asked you to share your views about indie publishing. I’ll be sharing some of mine very soon, but I always like to hear from you first. Not surprisingly, I found that the people who responded had different reasons for self-publishing.
The other day John Bolton asked this on the Working Writers Facebook page: Can I poll people here on their views on self-publishing? I’ve done a couple of Podcasts surrounding this issue and would be very interested to hear people’s thoughts. There are links on my FB page, which people are also very welcome to [...]
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by Pam Perry
