Self Publishing for Writers

Self Publishing Info

Self Publishing Tips and Links

Self Publishing has been around for centuries. In the 21st Century, it is even more of a strong option to consider when looking for a publisher. It is not to be categorized as a failure nor is it considered vanity publishing. The big publishing houses have narrowed significantly, and since 2000, the self publishing industry has exploded. Publisher’s Weekly will now review self published books, something they didn’t do 5 or 10 years ago.

Unless you are a well known celebrity, you don’t stand a chance with a New York publisher. However, with self publishing and a solid marketing plan, you will be surprised at the doors that will open being the author and publisher. You will incur the cost of publishing, and you will also maintain control of editorial content, cover design and royalties, just to name a few.

Some books originally self published:

The Christmas Box by Rick Evans

The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield

The One-Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson

Fifty Simple Things You Can Do To Save The Earth

How to Keep Your Volkswagen Alive by John Muir

When I Am an Old Woman I Shall Wear Purple

Dianetics by L. Ron Hubbard

Other well know self publishers include: Deepak Chopra; Louise Hay; Mark Twain; Upton Sinclair; George Bernard Shaw; Rudyard Kipling; Henry David Thoreau; and to see a more complete listing of self published books and well know self publishers visit: www.papapublishing.com

Self Publishing for Writers Meet Up Group

This group meets the 1st Saturday of each month in Wayne, PA. (www.Meetup.com/Self-Publishing-For-Writers)… Organizer and facilitator Rosemary Augustine offers some tips and links here to help you get started.