does anyone know where i can publish a poetry book for cheap or free?

Question

i really want to publish a poetry book but i don't have a lot of money to publish. does anyone know either a web site that can help me publish or a company that publishes new authors?

Answer 1

try lulu.com

Answer 2

Take a look at lulu.com.
You can choose the binding, set the price, and buy only the copies you want. There's no "up front" fee. Anyone who wants a copy can order directly from the site.
My aunt published a photo book there and it has sold 50 copies in the first 2 months. Pretty good for self-publishing.

Answer 3

There are two types of publishing: Tradition and Self-Publishing. You will first need to decide which of these methods you want to pursue. Each has advantages and disadvantages that need to be researched. For instance, traditional publishing can be a very long road, littered with MANY rejections. Self-publishing will guarantee you a printed copy of your book, however you will not see it in a brick-and-mortar bookstore.

http://www.lulu.com is, in my opinion, the best self-publisher around. You can set up your book on their website, for free, and they will print copies as they are purchased. They do not edit your book, so you will need to take care of that on your own. This will also NOT get your book in a traditional bookstore, although you can purchase a very affordable package that would allow sale of your book through online bookstores like Amazon.

"Writer's Market", along with "The Guide to Literary Agents" are my two suggestions for diving into the traditional publishing market. I suggest looking for an agent first because they are the best step through the publishing door. You will create a submission package that matches the agents preferences (some, for instance, just want a query letter and summary in your first contact with them while others want more). Once you find an agent that is willing to represent you, they will market your book to publishers. Remember, in traditional publishing you should not be paying for anything! They get paid when you get paid!

Answer 4

they are beta-sorting out a sparkling web site stated as Blurb. they are going to have both primary self-publishing and templates for each little thing from cookbooks to puppy journals... Cafe Press also does self-publishing. do not study about the known of both of those, although.

Answer 5

Lulu is a service that does self publishing and small batch publishing.

Answer 6

DIY