Unfortunately, it’s impossible to name a single figure and say that’s the editing cost. The services offered vary from editor to editor, types of editing are sometimes given different names, services canRead More…
Although I’m a book ghostwriter, not a printer, I’m often asked about printing and publication. Many of my clients are not sure about the differences between digital and offset printing, or whichRead More…
Are you self-publishing your book—going the full DIY route—including arranging for your own printing? Do you need a book printer? There are many book printers in the U.S. and Canada, but noRead More…
If you decide to self-publish your book entirely on your own, you’ll have to find and work with a printer or print broker. Which one you select can make a big difference,Read More…
Self-publishing firms offer a wide variety of packages. They’re convenient, but it can be difficult to sort through the many offerings, some of which are quite expensive and may contain more servicesRead More…
You’ve got a great nonfiction book proposal in hand, or maybe a finished novel plus proposal, and you’re eager to see it published. Unfortunately, not a single literary agent has agreed toRead More…
If you’ve decided you’re going to self-publish your book, at some point you’ll be in the market for an eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing book cover—one that will help your book find its targetRead More…
Literary agents are your entrée into the world of standard publishing, to editors at Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and other mainstream publishing houses.
In 2006, I self-published my first book, Beyond the Niche: Creating Advertising Messages that Deliver Results. I chose to self-publish because the purpose of the book was to act as a “credibility”Read More…
You would think it would be easy to calculate your self-publishing royalties. You might also think that the calculation process is straightforward and consistent from one self-publishing company to the next. ForRead More…
Self-publishing contracts vary widely in length, scope, detail, and other aspects. Each self-publishing firm has its own agreement, so as you consider using various firms to publish your book, don’t assume thatRead More…
More and more people are publishing books, and their options for doing so are expanding. Many of the people who call to ask about ghostwriting and publishing are not familiar with theRead More…
When you sign a contract with a self-publishing company, you’ll make certain warranties, also known as representations. Warranties are promises; guarantees that you make to the other party – in this case,Read More…
As a general rule, you retain the rights to your book when you act as your own publisher. This is true even if you hire a company—a self-publishing firm—to handle the actualRead More…
Self-Publishing Your Memoir? Once you decide to self-publish, rather than working through a traditional publishing house, you’ve got some decisions to make and a lot of tasks to accomplish. But never fear;Read More…