Self-Publishing Week in Review: 5/06/14

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self-publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self-publishing process, which will lead to a greater self-publishing experience. To help you stay current on self-publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news.

Self-published author sparks bidding war

When Tina Seskis’s book One Step Too Far was rejected by the publishing world four years ago, she decided to take matters into her own hands. She self-published her novel as an e-book and asked a high street newsagent to stock it. Her successful book has now sparked the interests of publishers.

Focus On: Lynchburg chef AJ Richards talks quick cooking, self-publishing and her latest venture

This article shares the story of chef and self-published author AJ Richards. Her unique cookbooks teach readers how to use the microwave and Tupperware to create quick, easy meals. This is an interesting read for all food writers.

My Self-Publishing Journey: Putting Together My A-Team

This article details the journey of self-published author Paige Crutcher. It not only discusses why she decided to self-publish but also her secrets to putting together a great publishing team, including editors and beta readers. This is a must read for all self-publishing authors.

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ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.

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