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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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 [...]
Self Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
Posted: December 27, 2011 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks, Choosing a PublisherTags: Self-Publishing, traditional publishing
There are many similarities and differences between self publishing and traditional publishing. Before deciding which option is right for you, you need to understand the two types of publishing. Here is some information to get you started. What Both Offer The outcome of both types of publishing is the same: your book is published. Therefore, there are [...]
Self Publishing Expectations
Posted: October 25, 2011 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks, Choosing a Publisher, Self-PublishingTags: editing, marketing, self publishing a book
Self publishing a book is like delivering a baby. You must spend time nurturing and preparing for the birth to ensure a healthy child. If you rush the process, you could potentially harm the child. The same is true for publishing. Many authors have a deadline in mind when they decide to self publish their [...]
5 Things to Look for in a Self-Publishing Company
Posted: February 8, 2011 by Elise L. Connors in Choosing a Publisher, UncategorizedTags: Advice, choosing a book publisher, Self-Publishing, shopping for a book publisher
You’ve decided to self-publish your book but are confused about where to start. That’s a reasonable cause for confusion because there’s a lot of information out there to digest. To get you moving in the right direction, here are a few questions to consider while “shopping” for a publisher: What percentage of your royalties will [...]
