The fine print of self-publishing A primer on contracts, printing costs, royalties, distribution, e-books, and marketing
Book - 2014
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its fifth edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as the go-to book for authors considering self-publishing. The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors understand self-publishing companies' services, contract terms, printing markups, and royalty calculations. This latest edition includes new chapters on e-book publishing and book marketing, as well as updated head-to-head comparisons of major self-publishing service providers, including free book-publishing companies to consider and self-publishing companies to avoid.
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Minneapolis :
Bascom Hill Pub Group Ltd
2014.
- Language
- English
- Main Author
- Edition
- Fifth edition
- Physical Description
- vii, 260 pages ; 22 cm
- ISBN
- 9781626525351
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. The Basics of Self-Publishing
- Chapter 2. Self-Publishing Essentials: The Dos and Don'ts of Publishing Your Book
- Chapter 3. From Manuscript to Distribution: A Self-Publishing Checklist
- Chapter 4. The Profile of a Great Self-Publishing Company
- Chapter 5. The Fine Print of Publishing Contracts
- Chapter 6. E-Book Publishing
- Chapter 7. Marketing Your Book
- Chapter 8. An Apples-to-Apples Comparison of Major Self-Publishing Companies
- Conclusion
- Acknowledgments
- Appendix A. Standard POD Trim Size Offerings from Lightning Source
- Appendix B. Self-Publishing Checklist
- Appendix C. E-Book Distribution and Royalties Comparison
- Appendix D. Tips for Recognizing a Great Self-Publishing Company
- Appendix E. Author Volume Discounts
- Appendix F. Return Policies for Book Production Files
- Appendix G. Author Royalties: Print Sales
- Appendix H. Author Royalties: E-Book Sales
- Appendix I. Book Marketing Checklist