Self-Publishing Resources and Articles
Updated November 27, 2004
Note: Listing does not constitute endorsement
21st Century Publishing
- Insider info for authors, self-publishers, and small presses
About.com - Self-publishing overview
Absolute Ezines - Discover everything you need to know about direct
marketing. Build a successful internet marketing strategy with our free email
templates, free email training, and free email resources.
Advanced Newsletters - Tips on creating newsletters: design, medium and
content.
All-Moto Publishing - Resources for web publishing.
alt.zines DMZ - The unofficial web counterpart to the newsgroup alt.zines.
Includes how tos, the FAQ, a publisher's index, and tips and tricks.
Annie M's Self Publishing Web Ring - Resources for the self publisher from
book design, editorial services and book printers to publicity, book reviewers
and fulfillment services.
Avoiding Common Info-marketing Mistakes
by Marty Foley
Baker and Taylor Online Book Submission Form
Barcodes for Books Information on
the Bookland EAN Barcode and the UPC symbol and their uses in the book
publishing industry.
Book Distributors and Wholesalers-
BookWeb.org: Member Directories -
independent bookstores.
Brenner Books - Free information
and resources
Calculate Spine Width of a Book
Your cover designer needs to know how wide the spine of your book will be. Once
the interior of your book is complete and you've chosen a paper type, the
calculation to find the spine width is easy.
Calendar of Book Trade and Literary Events
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Directory of Organizations for Small Presses
and Self-Publishers-
Easy Break, First Time Publishing Get some free details from a site thatīs
easy to use and produced by professionals in the Industry, who seem sincerely
committed to helping new writers. They say they founded their company due to
their belief that any person-truly serious about writing- should have the chance
to get their book published.
Epub 2000 Information for writers seeking to self-publish, plus links to
related sites and books available online.
Evanston Publishing, Inc.
ForeWord A publication for small
presses and self-publishers.
Galley FAQ All about bound
galleys - what they are, why you need them, where to get them, and who to send
them to.
Go Publish Yourself Offers a
collection of articles and resources for the self-publishing community
Clicking on a link opens a new window
Offers free information kit on site - and more for authors interested in
self-publishing with ("no hidden costs or set-up fees.")...
InfoPublishing - Yahoo discussion group.
Judy Cullins' Book Coaching Articles on book development and promotion.
Library Mailing List - List of "188 libraries hand-picked for their likelihood to buy small press publications."
Make Money Self-Publishing : Learn How from Fourteen Successful Small Publishers
Midwest Book Review: Writers Publishers (resources)
Piers Anthony's Internet Publishing Page - Contains recommendations and warnings.
Publisher's Marketing Association (PMA) -
Publishing pointers and articles on self-publishing and book marketing
Publishing Poynters Dan Poynter's Book Marketing Newsletter, available free by e-mail.
Self-Pub.net
Our goal is to help authors who are interested in self publishing find
information and resources to get them started and to support them during their
journey. On this site you will find self publishing guides, FAQ, resources,
author forums, self publishing company reviews and listings, book templates,
self published book listings and more.
Self-Publisherīs Marketplace Magazine Free "How-To" articles, reports and publications written by self-published professionals that provide their strategies and helpful tips for becoming a self-published writer based on their personal experience.
Self-Publishers Guide to Writing and Publishing Their Own Book, E-Book or Booklet Get step-by-step instructions on how to self-publish your own book, booklet or eBook.
Self-Publishing - Information on self publishing, including information on books, presses, printing, software, and services.
Self-Publishing Resource Center Website by Wise Owl Books offers FAQs, links and books for writers seeking to self-publish.
Small Publishers, Artists and Writers Network (SPAWN)
The Economics of Publishing Your Book
Top Subject Descriptions for Books
Writing-World.com's Self-Publishing section
Associations
American Booksellers Association
National Association of Independent Publishers (NAIP)
Publishers Marketing Assocation (PMA)
Small Publishers Assocation of North America (SPAN)
Bar Codes
Book Printers
Crane Duplicating (Bound Galleys)
Green Publications (Bound Galleys)
Gorham Printing (Short-runs under 1000 copies)
Book Reviewers
BookZonePro.com (Index of Book Reviewers)
San Francisco Chronicle Book Review
Distributors & Wholesalers
Self-Publishing Contests/Awards
Writers Digest Self-Publishing Award
Independent Publisher's Magazine Book Award
Trade Magazines
Self-Publishing Online Magazine