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Self-Publishing Books

From Jacci Howard Bear, About.com Guide

Tips for self-publishing books. How to get started, pitfalls to avoid, how to do it all from concept to writing and editing to layout and publication to marketing and distribution.
  1. Book Design

Self-Publishing a Book: 25 Things You Need to Know

Self-publishing a book is easier than every before, but creating a professional looking book is hard and making money is not guaranteed even if you have a good book.

How Self-Published Books Create Highly Profitable Businesses

"When you use your self-published books as a sales tool to identify customers and make additional sales, then your self-published books become a money-generating tool that can drive a million-dollar business," says Robert Skrob, President, Information Marketing Association.

Considerations for Choosing a Self-Publishing Company

Whether you want a physical printed book or just an ebook, how you want to distribute your book, and how you want it marketed are some of what you'll need to look at before choosing a company to self-publish with.

Self-Publishing for Fiction Writers

Provides an overview of some of the self-publishing avenues available from vanity presses to print-on-demand.

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