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Reference\Book Publishing "WHY NOT PUBLISH YOURSELF?" Make more money, get to press sooner and keep control of your work. Here is your complete reference for writing, printing, publishing, promoting, marketing and distributing books. You will refer to this guide again and again. You will discover how easy it is to: -- Build your book rather than just write it-and copyright it in your name. -- Bypass the publishers and go directly to an affordable short-run book printer. -- Work with editors, typesetters, cover artists and the media. -- Set up your own publishing company and take the tax breaks. -- Make your "book" into eBook, downloadable, CD, audio and other versions. -- Get your book into chain bookstores, online bookstores, specialty stores and catalogs. All about Book promotion. -- Use links to our Web site-packed with valuable forms, checklists and other resources. See the Table of Contents. "This is the first book I recommend to those considering becoming a publisher." -Jan Nathan, Executive Director, Publishers Marketing Association "This is the best self-publishing manual on the market." -Judith Appelbaum, How to Get Happily Published "Dan Poynter has generously guided thousands to authorship." -Dr. Robert Müller, Past Assistant Secretary General of the UN Dan Poynter, the author of more than 120 books, has been a successful publisher since 1969. He is an evangelist for books, an ombudsman for authors and an advocate for publishers. Dan's seminars have been featured on CNN, his books have been covered in The Wall Street Journal and his story has been told in U.S. News & World Report. The Father of Self-Publishing, he is the leading authority on how to write, publish and promote books. This best-selling manual on self-publishing has shown thousands of people the faster, surer way to break into print. What are you waiting for?
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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I had heard rumors over the internet that this book was the “bible” of self-publishing. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that these rumors were, indeed, the truth.
Clearly structured and written in simple, reader-friendly language that anybody can understand, this book is not only an amalgam of information, but a pleasure to read as well. Poynter discuses topics such as your publishing options, writing your book, starting your own publishing company, producing your book, announcing your book, promotion, advertisement, fulfilment, etc. In fact, everything you need to know to get your own press rolling. The author moves from subject to subject chronologically, making the process easy as if you had a coach beside you at each step of the way.
Poynter uses tables, sample forms, graphics, drawings and pictures to illustrate his explanations. Since this is a revised edition, the contact information and links are up to date. Most helpful are the appendixes, offering a “book’s calendar,” as well as many resources and recommended reading. Another thing about this book which make it a pleasure to read is the clever quotations used throughout. Be prepared with pencil and highlighter, as this is a book you’ll want to dissect piece by piece.
Practical, straight-forward and insightful, The Self-Publishing Manual should be in the reference shelf of anybody who is thinking about self-publishing a book, start a press, or simply understand how the publishing business works. It is also an invaluable resource for those who want to learn about effective book promotion. This is one of those rare jewels which is worth its every penny. Highly recommended.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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Have you ever dreamed of writing your own book but did not know where to start? Have you ever written a manuscript, sent it off to dozens of publishers without receiving a response?
If you have then this book by Dan Poynter will give you the best advice that you could ever dream of.
This isnt a book wrapped up in publishing industry speak, it is a plain talking guide on how to plan, write, publish and sell your masterpiece. Poynter does not tell you what to do but suggests what you can do to become an author.
With over thirty years as a self publisher, and with hundreds of titles available it makes sense to learn from an expert.
I for one will use the advice and maybe someone will write a similar review on my own masterpiece one day, right here on amazon.co.uk.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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Most would-be authors in the U.S. dream of signing a four book deal with Random House for over $10 million . . . and then skyrocketing to the top of the best seller list. That does happen, but not very often.
The average new author who attracts a commercial publisher will probably be offered an advance of $7,500 and won't earn that amount back in actual royalties. In the process, the author will be disappointed to find that the publisher does little more than print the book, put it in a catalogue and take orders from those who demand the book. If there's to be publicity, the author must provide it. In exchange, the author will earn less than 10% of the cover price of the book from each sale.
After having been down that route, it's not surprising that authors begin to realize that selling 5,000 copies that one self-publishes can earn a profit of 5-10 times as much with relatively little more effort . . . and not much of a capital outlay.
So, if you don't get that Random House deal, you probably can still earn a lot more money for yourself by becoming your own publisher. There are lots of ways to do this from e-books as digital downloads to traditional hard cover volumes. You can have a printer make a few thousand of the latter . . . or a print on demand printer will make one at a time as you receive orders.
Naturally, you can pay someone several thousand dollars to help you through the process.
But it's a better bet to buy Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual. Dan's forgotten more about how to self-publish a book that most "experts" will ever learn.
This book covers the following important topics:
1. How to decide if you want to self-publish and how
2. Writing your book (from picking a subject to gaining advances)
3. Starting your own publishing company (if that's appropriate for you)
4. Book production (from designing to typesetting to layout to final book)
5. Launching your book (getting on the radar screen)
6. Pricing
7. Book promotion (advertising, publicity, reviews, press kits and interviews)
8. Attracting book buyers (distribution, libraries, schools, promotions, fund-raisers, subsidiary rights)
9. Fulfillment (from your warehouse to the book buyer)
10. Dealing with the changes in your life that follow being published.
The sections are very detailed, reference lots of other great sources (including Dan's own wonderful Web site), suppliers and answers to the most common questions every new author has.
As much as I like this book, I must point out its one glaring weakness. Dan has been a celebrity in the book authoring field for so long that he somewhat overstates how easy it is to attract positive publicity. But if you keep at it, someday you'll find it as easy as Dan does.
By the way, if you ever have a chance to attend a conference where Dan speaks, be sure to attend. He's even more helpful in person.
If you think you might want to self-publish, this is the book for you.
Good luck!
The average new author who attracts a commercial publisher will probably be offered an advance of $7,500 and won't earn that amount back in actual royalties. In the process, the author will be disappointed to find that the publisher does little more than print the book, put it in a catalogue and take orders from those who demand the book. If there's to be publicity, the author must provide it. In exchange, the author will earn less than 10% of the cover price of the book from each sale.
After having been down that route, it's not surprising that authors begin to realize that selling 5,000 copies that one self-publishes can earn a profit of 5-10 times as much with relatively little more effort . . . and not much of a capital outlay.
So, if you don't get that Random House deal, you probably can still earn a lot more money for yourself by becoming your own publisher. There are lots of ways to do this from e-books as digital downloads to traditional hard cover volumes. You can have a printer make a few thousand of the latter . . . or a print on demand printer will make one at a time as you receive orders.
Naturally, you can pay someone several thousand dollars to help you through the process.
But it's a better bet to buy Dan Poynter's Self-Publishing Manual. Dan's forgotten more about how to self-publish a book that most "experts" will ever learn.
This book covers the following important topics:
1. How to decide if you want to self-publish and how
2. Writing your book (from picking a subject to gaining advances)
3. Starting your own publishing company (if that's appropriate for you)
4. Book production (from designing to typesetting to layout to final book)
5. Launching your book (getting on the radar screen)
6. Pricing
7. Book promotion (advertising, publicity, reviews, press kits and interviews)
8. Attracting book buyers (distribution, libraries, schools, promotions, fund-raisers, subsidiary rights)
9. Fulfillment (from your warehouse to the book buyer)
10. Dealing with the changes in your life that follow being published.
The sections are very detailed, reference lots of other great sources (including Dan's own wonderful Web site), suppliers and answers to the most common questions every new author has.
As much as I like this book, I must point out its one glaring weakness. Dan has been a celebrity in the book authoring field for so long that he somewhat overstates how easy it is to attract positive publicity. But if you keep at it, someday you'll find it as easy as Dan does.
By the way, if you ever have a chance to attend a conference where Dan speaks, be sure to attend. He's even more helpful in person.
If you think you might want to self-publish, this is the book for you.
Good luck!
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Very informative although a little American
This books gives you some great tips on how to self publish your own book. However its focus is mainly on how to self publish non fiction and is mostly full of American info. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Dolphin
excellent book. excellent sevice!
All in all i was very happy to recieve this book , from america, in very acceptible time and in excellent condition. Read more
Published 21 months ago by P. Miller
A Book of Common Sense
First of this book deals with non-fiction books not fiction. So if your a budding novelist this may not be the book for you
Having said that a lot of what it does say... Read more
Having said that a lot of what it does say... Read more
Published 21 months ago by GlenofNature
More useful outside US than the later editions
This white cover 2003 14th Edition of Dan Poynter's excellent introduction to self-publishing is possibly the most useful for non-US hopefuls. Read more
Published on 9 Mar 2010 by R. F. Stevens
Disappointing
This book is basically out of date (first appeared in 1979) and written for the US. If you are living in the UK in 2009, you need something else. Read more
Published on 26 Sep 2009 by chattyjacey
Comprehensive, helpful and just plain essential
Dan Poynter is the absolute guru on this subject. The detail he goes into on every part of the writing and publishing process will save people hundreds of hours of time and many... Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by Mindy Gibbins-Klein
Amazing book!
This book is so well written and provides amazing ideas to use when writing your own book. I got my copy a couple of days ago, and already it has helped shape and polish up the... Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2009 by S. Lumsden
All that you would want a How-To book to be
This is one of the most useful `how to" books that I have ever read, because - although over 400 pages long, and crammed with a wealth of information - it is clear, concise,... Read more
Published on 18 Oct 2008 by Graham Worthington
An Absolutely Essential Resource!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading the Self-Publishing Manual. Dan Poynter's book is on the short list of desk books for anyone writing a book. Read more
Published on 25 Aug 2008 by C. Clayton
Yes indeed
Yes indeed, this is a super book. It would be even better if there was a United Kingdom edition, or supplementary chapter to explain the diffences between self publishing in UK to... Read more
Published on 22 Nov 2007 by T. Smith
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