Self Publish Mysteries: News Articles on Self Publishing (2006).



		ews articles are the quickest and easiest way to keep current on trends in self-publishing. Self-Publish Mysteries has scanned the internet for online news articles that provide up-to-date information on all aspects of self-publishing. (Articles are listed in chronological order, with the most recent at the top.) This Self Publishing Book Won't be at Your Bookstore 10/04/2006: Press Release, Aaron Shepard, PRWeb.com "Aiming at Amazon, by Aaron Shepard, describes a new style of self publishing based on print on demand with industry leader Lightning Source Inc. and book marketing on Amazon.com. Shepard shows how new publishers can increase their chances of success by bypassing bookstores and self publishing companies entirely. He also shares tricks for book promotion on Amazon that are not generally used or even known by most publishers, large or small. ..." Lulu.com Frees Authors with 'Published by You' Distribution Service 09/28/2006: Press Release, Lulu.com, PRNewswire.com "Lulu.com, the technology company that put the ability to publish a book in the hands of everyone with access to a computer and the Internet, last week introduced a new service that gives self-published authors an unprecedented level of independence not only from conventional publishing houses, but from Lulu.com itself. Published By You, a new service available through Lulu.com, ..." Internet Tips: Self-Publish Your Books, Songs, and Movies Online 09/22/2006: Scott Spanbauer, PC World, pcworld.com "But the times they are a-changin', thanks to a bevy of recent online publishing resources that cater to renaissance persons who are overflowing with creativity and underflowing with cash. Here's a snapshot of the services available to starving artists. ..." Designing a Book with LyX 08/24/2006: Corinne McKay and Daniel J. Urist, Open Source, software.newsforge.com "If you've ever considered writing a book, you may have looked at the layout capabilities of OpenOffice.org Writer, AbiWord, KWrite, or other word processing programs. While these tools can produce adequate results for many types of documents, it's also worth considering LyX, an open source (GPL) desktop publishing application ..." Xlibris Launches Refer-a-Friend Program 08/14/2006: Press Release, Xlibris, prleap.com "The Xlibris Refer A Friend Program rewards you $100 for each referral you make. This program is open to all and you can refer anyone except existing Xlibris members. Once your friend’s book completes the publication stage, we will mail you a check for $100 as a way to express our gratitude." Self-Publishing is on the Rise, but will Bookstores Take You Seriously? 07/12/2006: Valley Haggard, Style Weekly, styleweekly.com "As with many people new to the publishing business, the most difficult aspect of publishing ... has been marketing and distribution. [Lynn Painter] uses speaking engagements, e-mails, fliers and word of mouth to publicize the two books he’s published." Helping Authors Get Into Print. 07/12/2006: Paul Lapidus, North Jersey Media Group, northjersey.com "[Long Dash is] a small publishing company that specializes in print-on-demand and supported self-publishing. We help authors publish their books -- memoirs, novels, non-fiction, poetry, how-to, religious, any kind of books." To be, or Not to be Published? That no longer is the question. 07/02/2006: Donald Richie, Japan Times, asiamedia.ucla.edu "[A] new manual on self-publishing takes the author step by step through the compelling and complicated process. Finding your printer and binder, buying your ISBN numbers, how to set up your company, dealing with tax problems, and how to approach distribution agencies ..." Publishing Your Own Book. 06/27/2006: Rhonda Swan, Palm Beach Post, palmbeachpost.com "I want to give a few simple tips on publishing a book that will capture the attention of readers in a good way. They may seem too simple, but sometimes it helps to state the obvious." Massive Book Publishing Growth Predicted. 06/21/2006: Press Release, BookMark Self Publishing, prweb.com "Within 20 years, 50% of the population will be 'published authors' predicts Colin Knecht co-owner of the BookMark Self Publishing." Leading Self Publisher Sets Industry Bar High With Record Royalties. 06/12/2006: Press Release, Wheatmark Inc., marketwire.com "... the company will pay its authors an unsurpassed 40% of receipts on book sales -- the highest among top-tier self-publishing and print-on-demand companies. This royalty increase will apply to all Wheatmark-published books including those prior to July 1, 2006." Self-Publishing Software Can Give Work Pro Look. 06/06/2006: Scott A. May, Columbia Daily Tribune, columbiatribune.com "Consistency of design is a little thing that reaps big rewards in terms of projecting an aura of professionalism about your company. The biggest no-nos, of course, are using too many fonts in your designs or using what you have improperly." Self-Publisher Triples Revenue. 06/03/2006: David Ranii, Raleigh News & Observer, newsobserver.com "Lulu has been churning out an average of 167,000 books per month so far this year -- compared with 122,000 in its best month last year. Revenue last month totaled about $1 million, up from $300,000 in May 2005. The company, which has 45,000 titles available for sale on its Web site, has been profitable since last fall." IGI Publishing Unveils Upgraded, Expanded Website. 06/03/2006: Press Release, IGI Publishing, emediawire.com "At IGI Publishing, we recognize that self-publishing is a labor of love,” said Hansen. “We have positioned IGIPublishing.com as a complete resource for self-publishers no matter how far along they are with their projects. We can perform as much or as little of the publishing process as they need, from design to printing, binding and delivery." All by Herself: Self-Publishing Author Releases How-To Book. 05/31/2006: BookCatcher.com "[Diane Lau's] new ebook Do-It-YourSelf-Publishing sets forth a step-by-step blueprint for doing your own publishing, from starting the business, to creating and publishing print and ebooks, to distribution and marketing.” The World of Publishing is Changing. 05/21/2006: Cherie Burback, American Chronicle, americanchronicle.com "... self-publishing takes power away from the big houses. Their tight-knit, clicky mentality has failed to let them see some of the best writing out there. They pass on writing because they aren’t sure how to market it, not because it isn’t good. They pass on writing that isn’t going to make them, in their estimation, the big bucks." John Howard: The Key to Self Publishing. 05/19/2006: netribution, netribution.co.uk "Use professionals where you need to. I have paid out for a PR company to release a press release and also paid out to have a marketing leaflet go into every bookseller bag at the recent London book fair. The PR statement generated interest from The Times and the Sunday Telegraph and from a London radio station. Both paid for themselves." The publishing revolution: from Caxton to cyberspace. 05/07/2006: Elizabeth Day, Telegraph, telegraph.co.uk "Not since William Caxton printed the first English language book on a movable-type printing press, in 1474, has the publishing world undergone such a seismic shift. For the first time in more than 500 years, the conception of what it is to write, print and read a book is being challenged." Sites let amateurs be published authors without the book deal. 05/04/2006: Leslie Walker, The Washington Post, washingtonpost.com "[Self-publishing companies] are unleashing people's pent-up desire to publish books that otherwise might have never existed, much the same way that Web logs triggered a new wave of self-expression." Successful authorship stems from knowing the publishing industry. 05/02/2006: BookCatcher.com "It’s important to know the limitations, benefits, responsibilities, and cost of self-publishing. ... Those who succeed have built a business around their project and they take that business seriously.” Self-publishing market picks up steam. 04/26/2006: Billy Watkins, Gannett News Service, theithacajournal.com "... the fastest-growing business in the book world — self-publishing. And there are advantages: No rejection letters; the author has almost total control over his or her product." Click, download, publish. 03/02/2006: Victor Keegan, Guardian Unlimited, guardian.co.uk "It is clear that both the POD [print-on-demand] and self-publishing industries will continue to enjoy very strong growth in the immediate years ahead." Frustrated author? Publish yourself. 02/16/2006: Victor Keegan, Guardian Unlimited, guardian.co.uk "The technology to self-publish, using print-on-demand facilities, has been around for years but is now getting cheaper and easier with the publisher doing everything from the ISBN number to placing your tome on Amazon." 2008 \| 2007 \| 2006 \| 2005 and earlier
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