Need sound resources to publish my own book besides wheatmark, lulu, or iUniverse. Anyone?

Answer 1

The above poster is essentially right. However, you as the writer have to determine for yourself how you want your work published. According to your question, you've already determined self-publishing to be the route you want to take. I'm not going to change your mind, nor will I attempt to. Self-publishing costs the writer money in every case except with Lulu.com. The drawback is that you won't get a single bit of promotional or marketing help without buying those packages. Using the ones you've listed or some others, there's usually a promise of promotion/marketing that usually never materializes. I own a website for writers and there are some members who've gone the self-publishing route. Some have been 'successful' in that they've sold books, have had some good marketing tools, and are pleased with the final product. Others have not been so lucky. iuniverse is one of the choices people have not been happy with. A couple of the members have used Booksurge now that it is owned and operated by Amazon. With Booksurge, there are different types of packages a writer can choose from depending on how much they want to spend and what services they're looking for. Plus, the book is listed for sale on Amazon and their other 'bookstores'.

Personally, if a writer has decided to go with self-publishing, then lulu.com sounds like the best avenue because you can use your money for marketing instead of for the book. But if a writer is looking for some editing and additional help/services, then Booksurge sounds good, too.

As with all self-publishing, the problem lies in the fact the manuscripts aren't properly edited prior to publication like traditional publishing.

Good luck to you. Hope this answers your question. :o)

Answer 2

Anyone may publish a book, but if you are a minor the publishing company will want your guardian to handle the legal end of it. To locate a publisher you will most probably need an agent. Check on line under literary agents.

Answer 3

Get a copy of Writers Market and go the traditional route. Also go to Resolved Answers here. There are tons of good answers archived under "publisher" and "publishing". As an author, you have to take the bull by the horns and learn to advocate for yourself. Pax- C