I am looking for a reliable POD service where I can get:
a) Human support.
b) Printing.
c) Promotion assistance.
For a book :D thanks!
2006-07-08 13:16:08 · 4 answers · asked by storyguy13 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
I've heard bad things about Publish America and I know Lulu is pretty bare bones.
I think if I were PODing, I'd go with iUniverse. They're pretty upfront - and they have an alliance with Barnes & Noble. There was just something about them on A.C. Crispin's blog the other day...
2006-07-08 16:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by poohba 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no reliable POD service. If you have a worthwhile book, keep looking for an agent or reputable publisher.
Keep away from all "subsidy" or "vanity" publishers. You'll spend a lot of money just to give your work away to friends and relatives.
The tip-off is this: If the company requires you to pay for ANYTHING (i.e., editing costs, manuscript preparation, publicity, etc.), it is not a reputable publisher.
2006-07-08 21:31:39 · answer #2 · answered by Goethe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Lulu.com is a well-known, popular service. I don't know how much help they can provide in terms of (a) or (c), but they've a good reputation.
I would caution you against PublishAmerica - they're a known vanity press. Check the story in the last link.
2006-07-08 20:41:41 · answer #3 · answered by peri_renna 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm using Publish America. No charge for any of it.
www.publishamerica.com
2006-07-08 20:20:42 · answer #4 · answered by Jessie P 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋