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Self-Publishing Books

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.

Producing Your Books

Para Publishing gives an overview of the design and production process for those self-publishing books.

Promote Your Business Through Publishing

Mark Ortman writes about self-publish a book as a promotional vehicle for your primary business.

Publishing Poynters

Read book marketing newsletter online. Each issue from Para Publishing has tips for self-publishers and pointers to useful resources.

Running Your Book Publishing Business

Dan Poynter has advice on setting up and running your self-publishing business, contracts, and the law.

Self-Publishing Books

SPAWN offers a brief overview of some of the basic design and production things you need to consider if you plan to self-publish a book on your own.
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