Product Description: How can I become more disciplined? How do I know if I’m talented? Should I self-publish? These are just a few of the perennial and contemporary questions addressed in this delightfully different guide. The authors — from different generations and writing genres — first help the reader assess where they are on their path...read more

Product Description: The publishing world has changed! An explosion in printed books, E-books, and self-publishing has contributed to more new titles coming to market than ever before. With so much happening, how does a new author stand out from the crowd? Not to mention turn a profit...read more

Product Description: This book explains how to turn your manuscript into an ebook and use various online market channels to sell it. The opening chapters explain how to improve your book’s prospects for commercial success by writing hooks into your book and proofreading it...read more

Kyle Bravo has assembled a comprehensive book along with dozens of other instructional articles that tell you how to do just about everything. Topics include getting active, direct action, gardening, how to make wine, homeschooling, fixing a toilet, audio phone patch, how to make envelopes, shoe repair, making rubber stamps, how to juggle, composting, DIY toothpaste, getting rid of fruit flies, greywater systems, composting toliets, making hanging and floating tents, saving money at the post office, making posters and stencils, fixing a harmonica, DIY flowerpots, avoiding dangerous household chemicals, preventing ear infections, how women can pee standing up, menstrual massages, and a few pieces for inspiration. I'm sure you can see by now why this is essential.

Product Description: “I should write a book.” If that thought has ever crossed your mind, there is no better time to start than now. New print technologies, print-on-demand publishing and better distribution channels have made it easier than ever for aspiring writers like you to write, edit and publish a book...read more

Product Description: Your Roadmap to Publishing Success! Go from manuscript to finished book in ninety days.or less! Tired of all those rejection letters? Find out how millions of authors are erasing old barriers and taking control of their writing future...read more

Product Description: Josh Blaylock's information packed Self Publishing guide. If anything that Blaylock's past ten years of publishing has taught him, there's more to making a comic book than just finding people to write and draw it. You need to think about everyone's goals and expectations, and spell them out in writing before you move forward...read more

Product Description: A practical guide for a booming market. Every aspiring self-published author needs this guide, which covers everything from design to sales. It reveals all the tools they’ll need, including worksheets for estimating costs, timing, and resources; up-to-date information on production and design; formats for many genres; strategies for publicity and sales; plus success stories from self- published authors...read more

In an industry burdened by complex technical issues, confusing practices, and a huge learning curve, Book Design and Production makes it easy. This is a one-stop resource to help authors and publishers find clear explanations of every facet of making a book a reality. Lucid descriptions cover editing, parts of a book, typefaces, design, layout, choosing a designer, selecting a printer, and more. This is the reference that every author/publisher needs.

Product Description: Concise guide to independent publishing (also called self-publishing or alternative publishing) using new technologies to slash costs and reach readers more directly. Enhanced by extensive online resources, updated regularly to keep readers current for years to come.

Product Description: "Why Publish? is a very candid assessment of the publishing industry. Brad fills a significant niche in the scheme of book publishing. For many authors, Brad's solution is the best way." - Tom Borders, Founder of Borders Bookstore "Why Publish? discusses the current state of book publishing and print-on-demand (POD) in a clear and informative way...read more

Product Description: Successful Self-Publishing from Manuscript to Market is a comprehensive guide to self-publishing which addresses both the personal and professional aspects of becoming a self-published author. This book contains everything you need to know to understand the publishing industry, recognize your personal goals, produce a great book, establish your company, generate sales and avoid costly mistakes...read more

Product Description: Learn the nitty-gritty, hands-on tasks, tips, and tricks of successful publishing. Their stories and hard-won experience smooth the road for those whose dream is to become a published author. (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: Electronic book publishing is booming, a trend that fascinates and frightens most writers. Richard Curtis, author, agent, e-rights guru and e-publisher, both allays writers' fears and gives them the guidance they need to conquer this exciting new marketplace...read more

Offers advice on writing and selling nonfiction, including tips on how to get a book printed or published and how to promote the book and increase sales. (view table of contents)

Product Description: The new technologies of desktop publishing, electronic printing and print-on-demand enabled each and every individual to publish a book, without the benefit of a traditional publishing company. The elements of the legal, economic, artistic, administrative, technological and marketing aspects are explained along with new Internet opportunities of locating classic, long out-of-print books for possible republishing...read more