The stigma of traditional publishing, and the high price of obscurity.
Last weekend's North Carolina Writers' Network Conference was a surprising, disconcerting, yet accurate example of the current state of book publishing. As an exhibitor showcasing the advantages and...
View ArticleWhen it comes to book publishing–first things first.
Over the last month I've had the exciting opportunity to talk with many authors--each of you facing unique challenges and opportunities in regards to your book. Some of you have just finished your...
View ArticleWhat exactly are online publishing sites like Lulu and CreateSpace? Part 2.
Today we move on from the opening topics that answer the question "What Exactly are online publishing sites like Lulu and CreateSpace?", and discuss topics 3, 4 and 5--How these sites make money, and...
View ArticleGetting your book in the door.
As part of our “When it comes to publishing–First things first” series, today we are discussing the second topic in answering the question “What’s the difference between online self-publishing and...
View Article“What’s mine?” vs. “What’s yours?”
As part of our “When it comes to publishing–First things first” series, we continue to address the topic “What’s the difference between online self-publishing and traditional publishing?" In today's...
View ArticleRaleigh Self-Publishing Meetup Scheduled for Feb 2
As we head into the new year I was thinking that it would be a good idea to host some local meetups about self-publishing, and I've just scheduled the first one for February 2nd. It's certainly not a...
View ArticleA Basic Walk-Through of Lulu.com’s Paperback Publishing Process
Having the fortunate opportunity to help develop Lulu.com’s online publishing process over the years, I know their publishing wizard like I know the back of my hand. It’s evolved quite a bit since the...
View ArticleAuthor Royalties–Pay me now. Pay me later. Or, never pay me at all.
As we begin to wrap up our series of posts comparing traditional publishing to online self-publishing, today we tackle the meat and potatoes of the book publishing world--that is, getting paid....
View ArticleWe Knew This Day Would Come–The Number of On-demand Titles Topped Traditional...
I don’t know how this one slipped by me, but last week Publishers Weekly reported that another key milestone for self-publishing was reached: The number of new and revised titles produced by...
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