SELF PUBLISHING

Since September, the Leicester Review of Books has been conducting a survey to find out what readers and writers think of self-publishing and self-published books. Among other things, we are asking writers to tell us their experiences of self-publishing.

5 Advantages of Self Publishing

Many authors are swept into the notion that they are self-publishing when they pay an outside company to do it for them. Others think they have a traditional publisher when they have really signed on to subsidy firm.

For many first time authors self-publishing has helped break into the literary market and gain audience without having to wait for the established publishing companies to
sign them up.

Two alternative ways to publish in which writers are finding success include self-publishing and publishing through a small press. This article explores these two alternatives, and the situations in which they work best for an author.

If traditional publishing methods are not for you, then how much of the self-publishing process do you want to own?

All writers aspire to see their book in print. One can go the traditional route, that is a major publishing firm, or one may choose to self-publish their book at any number of companies that are available.

Taking the jump into the world of self-publishing is something more and more authors do each day. Do you have what it takes to self-publish successfully?

Brunonia Barry's The Lace Reader is not a typical story. It is, however, a strange tale, both within the covers of the book and how the book came to be.

Self-publishing and traditional publishing are compared.

My second "publishing" article offers writers a checklist of things to do (and things not to do) when they are self-publishing their new book.

Before you run down the yellow brick road of self-publishing, you have to be sure you want to self-publish. So here are some facts about some differences in self-publishing and commercial publishing.

Many book writers choose to self-publish a book; this can take several forms. Two distinct ones are literal SELF publishing, and "self" publishing, where the book writer uses a book publishing service.

The following is a series of publishing packages offered by a real self-publishing service. I have listed the approximate cost to the business for providing each service. I have also included the profit per package that the publisher would get.

I'm an advocate of self-publishing. Yet, many writers, editors,and traditional publishers view it with disdain. There is a smug self-righteousness, which insists self-published authors are not real writers.

MagCloud is a company devoted to on demand self publishing of magazines. Can it work for you?

Facts about the ease and convenience of self-publishing a book through Lulu.

My wife and I have had recent direct experience with self-publishing with Lightning Source.

Turn to self-publishing, publish your own book, your own way.

Information on navigating the in's and out's of self publishing.

A look at self-publishing from a writer who has seen the other side of the industry.

With self publishing you need to know the ropes to be able to become a successful author in this industry. The following are 5 great AC articles to help you learn the ropes and get your book in print without being taken for a ride.

Tips on how to choose between self-publishing companies and find one that is right for you.

For my first "publishing" article, I take a look at the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing.

Self publishing has been made easier in the Information Age. Get the scoop on how you can also benefit from having your own self publishing company

In years past, the only way to get a novel published was through what we now refer to as "traditional publishers." Today, however, technology has made self-publishing a viable alternative for many authors.

An overview of the self-publishing benefits and when to hire a literary agent.

It is an article about how self publishing is changing the literary industry.

This is a short guide to true self-publishing, where you own all rights, and everything is in your company's name.

Self-publishing a book

Offering tips and guides in successful self-publishing

If you think that self-publishing your book is a waste of time, consider the accomplishments of these well-known authors.