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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.)
2007 2006 2005 and earlier
This Self Publishing Book Won't be at Your Bookstore
10/04/2006:
Press Release, Aaron Shepard, PRWeb.com
"Aiming
at Amazon
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. ..."
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
..."
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."
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."
