About Self Publishing Advisor
Self Publishing Advisor is your resource — offering advice and direction for authors before, during, and after the self-publishing process.
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 Advisor 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 us with a .jpg image of your cover. Self Publishing Advisor will post your review and cover image on our blog.
Disclosure of Material Connection: In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising,” the blog Self Publishing Advice and the writers who post here have a direct relationship with a Brand (OutskirtsPress.com) that is mentioned and linked to herein.
Oct 15, 2008 @ 23:19:50
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!
Jul 30, 2009 @ 17:50:37
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
Oct 28, 2009 @ 07:14:22
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
Dec 02, 2009 @ 16:46:34
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.
Dec 02, 2009 @ 12:26:49
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
Aug 28, 2010 @ 05:03:27
Okay, subscribing to this blog, it actually looks like it offers advice on writing and publishing that makes sense
Aug 30, 2010 @ 15:42:33
Thanks, Francesca. That’s our mission–to provide helpful writing & publishing advice!
Sep 22, 2010 @ 11:09:28
Hi, nice to meet you !
Sep 22, 2010 @ 17:52:34
ReadersHeaven. Love the name. Nice to meet you, too.