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Self-Publishing

 

There is another alternative to the long waiting and the disappointment of rejection that comes dealing with the major publishing houses.  More and more writers are taking their fate in their own hands and turning towards self publication. While this does involve a greater risk on the author's part initially, it can be a great opportunity for first time writer's to actually get published.  Here are more advantages:

     

  • Book Rights. The author retains all rights to the book.
  • Higher income opportunity. Authors receive the net income from each sale after direct costs have been deducted rather than the standard down payment and royalty contract, which usually doesn't amount to much more than 5% for first time writers.
  • Control. Authors makes all decisions regarding their book, ie., what the size will be, how many colors will be used, how much the book should cost, who will illustrate it, should it be paperback or hardback, should it have a dust jacket...

    Self-publishing Links - There are many small presses who assist authors and offer their services for self publication. Below are some links, however another option is to check your city for small local publishers. Most offer a variety of services ranging from just binding your book, to the entire package, including editing, typesetting, design, cover, and distribution. 

  • http://www.spn.mcmail.com/
  • http://www.electriciti.com/fmcnet/spp.htm
  • Wheelhouse publishing
  • QueensBee Publishing
  • upublishing
  • Wine Press Publishing
  • http://www.rockisland.com/~paperjam/
  • Angel Publications
  • Para Publishing
  • OnQ
  • XLibris Publishing

  • WANTED - Pays in royalties
    http://www.writersspot.com
    We ARE GENUINE, WE DO PAY ROYALTIES, we have ALREADY published. We are not electronic/vanity/subsidy publishers. Write Spot Publishers International seeks new writers determined to be published. If you're serious, then its time you came to us. Alta Vista search engine only for the moment.
    D Murray

    Manuscripts Wanted - Pays in royalties
    http://www.austensharp.com/writersguidelines.htm
    Haunted Newport© publisher seeks manuscripts for new book series on ghost sightings and legends. Particularly interested in East Coast tourist destinations, i.e. Boston, Massachusetts, Cape Cod and Mystic, Connecticut. For guidelines, see website or send SASE to: Austen Sharp, P.O. Box 12, Newport, RI 02840-0001.
    Editor

     

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