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Self-Publishing

Tips, guidelines, templates, and checklists for self-publishing newsletters, booklets, books, and more.

Role of Desktop Publishing in Self-Publishing

Get an overview of how self-publishing and desktop publishing coincide.

10 Hot Tips for First-timers

From Cheryl Woodard's Starting and Running a Successful Newsletter or Magazine, reminders for new publishers about how to really make a successful publication.

Elements of a Business Plan for Publishing Periodicals

What goes into this type of business plan may differ from other types of businesses. Find the essential elements for magazine and newsletter business plans in this Publishing Business Group article.

Frequently Asked Questions about Newsletters

How many newsletters exist? What does it cost to get into the newsletter business? What newsletter topics are most popular? Get answers to these questions and more from the Newsletter Publishers Association.

How we started PC Magazine

Cheryl Woodard gives a little history of PC Magazine with emphasis on their editorial mission, advertising sales plan, and start-up strategy.

How to Publish Your Own Newsletter

Insider Reports describes the basics of subscriptions, design, content, and production for those considering getting into newsletter publishing.

Newsletter Industry

The Newsletter Publishers Association describes types of newsletters and the business of newsletter publishing.

Self-Test for New Self-Publishers

Seven questions to ask yourself before launching your publishing business; from Starting and Running a Successful Newsletter or Magazine.

Why Subscribe to Newsletters

The Newsletter Publishers Association explains why newsletters are useful and the purpose they serve for subscribers.
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