Self publishing is a big decision. Before jumping in, you need to research your options and pick a self publisher that meshes with your needs and goals. Here are three things you should look for when choosing a self-publishing company. Design Options Review the company’s interior and cover options. Most companies have standards for each [...]
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Choosing a Self Publisher
Posted: February 21, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Book Design, Book Marketing, Cheri Speaks, Choosing a Publisher, UncategorizedTags: Choosing a Publisher, self publish
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What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Ghostwriter
Posted: February 14, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri SpeaksTags: ghostwriting, Self-Publishing
There are many reasons people hire ghostwriters. You may have a great idea for a book but no time to write it, or you might be an expert on a subject but a lousy writer. None the less, ghostwriting is very common. Often, books by celebrities, experts, and corporations are written by a ghostwriter. If [...]
What You Might Not Know About Copyrights
Posted: February 7, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri SpeaksTags: Copyright, privacy issues, self publish
Working in the self-publishing industry, one of the most common problems I see is copyright issues. For instance, authors will take pictures or text from websites or quotes from television shows and use them in their work. Many of these authors believe that it is okay to use these materials without permission. The truth is these materials [...]
Espresso Book Machine
Posted: January 31, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri SpeaksTags: Espresso Book Machine, marketing, Self-Publishing
The Espresso Book Machine® (the “EBM”), which Time Magazine named an “Invention of the Year,” provides a revolutionary direct-to-consumer distribution model for books. Put simply, the EBM is an automated book-making machine. The operator selects a title to print, and within a few minutes a book emerges, with a full-color cover, trimmed to an exact size, [...]
Self-Publishing For Mature Writers
Posted: January 24, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks, Choosing a Publisher, UncategorizedTags: Choosing a Publisher, computer assistance, mature writers, Self-Publishing
If you are a mature writer who is considering self-publishing, there are a few things you need to consider. First of all, find out what type of assistance self-publishing companies offer. Determine if they provide phone assistance, email assistance, or both. Also note that most self-publishing companies facilitate their production process online and need written documentation [...]
