Self publish....does any one know or can give more info on this?

Question

I need full details from start to finish if there is any one out there that has published..i really need this told in basic english as i am asking this for a your person.

Answer 1

Self publishing. Be very, very careful. You need to separate the vanity publishers from the real ones. A lot of publishers will charge through the nose for what can be a cheap service.

www. lulu.com is pretty good, but stay away from Athena Press and others which claim to "publish any book," or "accept any new author." Also beware of sites which give cheesey info, e.g "we can make your lifelong dream come true."

Good luck, and if in doubt, Google the publisher. That'll get you dirt, if there is any.

Answer 2

Self publishing is fine if you want to print just a few copies for family and friends. But if you want your book to end up on the shelves of Barnes&Noble and Borders then don't bother with self-publishing, because it will never happen. Self-publishers are just out to take your money. They can care less if the book sells or not, since you have already paid them anyway. Real publishers only get paid if the book sells, so they have an interest in getting those books to market.

If you are interested in a real publisher, you should start by querying literary agents. This is done with a one page letter describing yourself and your book. Sometimes the agent will request you include the first few pages or chapters, but that is an individual preference.

There are several websites out there that will help you find an agent, my favorite is QueryTracker.net at http://www.querytracker.net/ . It is free and has a list of literary agents and also tools to help you keep track of who you already queried and who you haven't, plus more.

They do a good job of keeping the crooks off their lists, but it is still a good idea to double check at http://www.sfwa.org/beware/twentyworst.h...

There are a lot of crooks out there. Never pay anyone to read or publish your book. A real agent will never ask for money except as a percentage of your royalties.

Keep in mind that finding an agent and getting published is not an easy process. Some people have to query hundreds of agents before they find one who will accept them (sadly, some never get accepted), but be persistent and keep trying.

You should also visit http://www.absolutewrite.com/forums/,... one of the largest forums for writers. They can be very helpful.

Good luck.

Answer 3

You can print and publish a book if you have got money.But selling /distribution is the difficult part,besides promotion and advertisement.You can appoint a seller/distributor on commission basis.A new comer may not be able to sell much with out support and strong sales promotion.

Answer 4

try www.lulu.com