Self-publishing: is the for-profit publication (hopefully) of books, newsletters, booklets, or other publications by-passing traditional publishing avenues.
You can self-publish just about anything that you can desktop publish. The primary difference is that you are generally self-publishing items which you sell, such as a book you wrote or a subscription-based newsletter. Some self-publishing may be done to supplement another business. Self-published customer newsletters or a free tips booklet is aimed at increasing business or generating sales of other products or services.
Some self-publishers in turn require the services of desktop publishers to do much of the design and production work for the books and booklets they want to self-publish.
16 Categories for Design Specialization:
Finding Your Niche in Desktop Publishing
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Annual Reports, Proposals
Business Forms
Catalogs, Menus, Product Lists
Collaterals
Crafts, Creative Printing
Identity Systems
Marketing Materials
Packaging
Periodicals
Presentation Graphics
Publication Art
Publications
Self-Publishing
Signage
Web Design, Electronic Publishing
Word Processing, Resumes
Finding Your Niche in Desktop Publishing
