Self Publishing Advice offers direction for authors before and after the self-publishing process. Author and self-publishing consultant, Karl Schroeder, shares ideas and tactics to consider when choosing a publisher as well as information about successfully promoting a self-published book in the marketplace.
Whether you are an author looking for the self-publisher that fits your direction and goals or you have already published your book and are now focusing on building your sales, Self Publishing Advice will have helpful tips just for you.
We also post a weekly book review of a self-published book (submitted by the author). To submit your review, please send it to selfpublishingadvice@gmail.com with a .jpg image of your cover. Self Publishing Advice will post your review and cover image on our blog.
Chad Perry said,
October 15, 2008 at 11:19 pm
I read an interesting post on this site regarding Amazon’s BXGY program. I’m sent the nomination form to Amazon many weeks ago and never got a response. All I ever receive is the standard auto-reply e-mail. It’s frustrating to say the least. I wanted to ask if you have any direct experience with this program? And do you know of any other way to contact Amazon regarding the marketing programs. Great blog. Thanks!
Amanda said,
July 30, 2009 at 5:50 pm
We would like to call your attention to a great new event for the writing and publishing community!
The First Annual Self-Publishing Book Expo
Saturday, November 7th
The first annual Self-Publishing Book Expo, to be held at the Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers, will bring national focus and attention to the fastest-growing segment of today’s publishing industry. Unlike any other book exhibit, the Self-Publishing Book Expo will be the only event of its kind to highlight the books of self-publishing companies and their authors, and give them the prominence and prestige they deserve.
Please check out the website: http://www.selfpubbookexpo.com
Watch for further postings as we develop more panels and lectures, partner with new sponsors, and sign up a rapidly growing list of exhibitors.
For further information contact us at:
info@selfpubbookexpo.com or call 212 353 3478
Ray Harris said,
October 28, 2009 at 7:14 am
Have you come across self publishers that are more ‘green’ that is encourage you to use recycled paper, bamboo and other fibre for covers etc?
Ray
photomuserh.wordpress.com
selfpublishingadvice said,
December 2, 2009 at 4:46 pm
Ray – good question. Most self-publishers work through a set number of 3rd party on-demand printers which do have some design limitations at present compared to offset printing, although many do also offer lower cost offset printing as an option. The very nature of on-demand printing over offset printing can be seen as green. On-demand printing options offer partial post-consumer recycled paper options, and beyond that no books are printed that haven’t already sold. I know OP discusses this on their website: http://outskirtspress.com/about.html. A sad occurrence in the offset print world is that unsold pre-printed books are destroyed if they don’t sell on the retail market.
gerry huntman said,
December 2, 2009 at 12:26 pm
At my blog site I have written several commentaries on self publishing and my observation about hybrid models forming. You are welcome to repost them in your site, if you wish.
Gerry huntman
IFWG Publishing