http://www.novelpublish.com Links and resources to help in finding a publisher or in self-publishing en-us Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:35 CST Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:35 CST http://www.novelpublish.com/ Links and resources to help in finding a publisher or in self-publishing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:35 CST http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/149160/Can-You-Afford-To-Publish-Your-Book?... by:Sophfronia Scott Money blinds. It's as simple as that. Aspiring authors ask about the money issue all the time, in varying forms, (How much does it cost to publish? How much will I get paid in royalties?, etc.) but they can't see beyond that issue to think about the thing that will truly decide the money question. And here it is: Wha... 2011-11-19 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/144168/How-to-Publish-Your-Book,-Novel,-or-Short-Story... In this video fiction author George Weir gives you information about how to publish your book. He discusses the various option you have-- self publishing or going the traditional route with a publisher. This video has lots of helpful tips and will help you look at publishing realistically. ... 2011-08-25 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/139401/Should-You-Self-Publish?... Should You Self-Publish? Should You Self-Publish? By Michael Sinkolongo To self-publish or not to self-publish? That is the question that bugs many up-coming writers, and that includes me. But let me answer this question, or at least give a comprehensive overview. I have encountered about two viewpoints concerning this issue, the first being t... 2011-05-27 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/137054/Tips-on-Self-Publishing-Your-Book... ... 2011-04-18 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/134930/SPECIAL-REPORT---The-Top-Ten-Self-Publishing-Myths... SPECIAL REPORT - The Top Ten Self-Publishing Myths Author: Michelle Thomas Myth #10: The only authors who self-publish are those whose writing is not good enough to be published by a traditional publisher. Truth:This was probably never true because the first publishers were in direct competition with rich men who could afford to self-p... 2011-03-29 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/131338/How-to-Self-Publish-Your-Own-Book... Bernadette T. Vadurro talks about how YOU can self publish your own books, audio and video programs. ... 2011-02-11 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/125719/What-Does-Self-Publishing-Look-Like-To-Book-Buyers?... By:Tammy D. Pruitt Numerous readers are actually noticing that numerous publications obtainable are personally published. Because of the inflow of such publications, self-publishing is now turning out to be a widespread home phrase. Several book authors are targeting independence with regards to publishing textbooks. What's self-p... 2010-12-21 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/122370/Print-on-Demand-Book-Publishing... The video below was made by a writer who wishes this video had been there when he was looking for advice. It basically talks about a book he wrote, and similarly, wishes he were able to read when he was looking for advice. At this time, when it seems like every piece of human knowledge is available online, it is important to realize we are not al... 2010-11-27 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/118961/Start-Small-Finish-BIG-in-Self-Publishing... Start Small Finish BIG in Self Publishing You may have never considered self-publishing as an option for your book or even considered publishing at all for your work. Publishing a book is extremely effective in broadcasting your message, ministry, or organization. A book gives you the ability to thoroughly inform, educate, and inspire your... 2010-11-08 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/116533/--Are-you-Ready-to-Publish-your-Book?... This video discusses options to get your book published. Authors need to understand each of these options to make the best decision. Before, there was only one route to getting a book published, but now you can self-publish, using print on demand, or ebooks, you can also publish into new platforms such as the kindle, the iPad, and or other eb... 2010-10-14 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/114427/How-to-Promote-Yourself-Online... How to Promote Yourself Online By Jim MagwoodYou’ve written a book. You got an agent and they got you a publisher. Or maybe you did it all yourself through the self-publishing route. Now you want to let people know about you and your book and, hopefully, make some sales. How? Let’s talk about just two items for now, blogging and writ... 2010-09-16 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/112431/Book-Publishing-Myths... This video, as many other videos on the subject do, relates especially to nonfiction self-publishing. However, there's enough here to warrant sharing this video to help fiction writers interested in self-publishing but afraid to make that first step. The video in particular deals with some of the main doubts of self-publishers, including thinking... 2010-08-24 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/109982/Self-Publishing-Advantages-and-Drawbacks... by: Chris Edwards There's never been a more difficult time to be a traditional publisher than today. And, because these publishers are having such a hard time of it, a new writer has almost no chance of having his manuscript picked up and published. If you are a writer today who want's to be published, you are probably going to have to... 2010-07-30 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/98297/iPad-Book-Publishing... This source code is a project that Authors can use to quickly and easily publish a book on the App Store for iPhone or iPad. Minimal coding is required, and it loads pages in HTML format, so you can use many fonts and styles, and also include images. ... 2010-07-06 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/85508/The-Pros-and-Cons-of-Self-Publishing-... The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing By John Fayad Commercial, Non-Subsidy Publishing In a non-subsidy relationship, professional editing, cover design, printing, binding, distribution, and promotion are provided to the author at no up-front cost. Authors may receive an advance on royalties and ongoing royalties will range from 5% to 10% of the... 2010-06-17 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/75373/How-to-Publish-With-Lulu.com... As controversial as the whole idea behind self-publishing, Lulu.com has nonetheless become THE website to use for self-publishing. If you're about to make that leap to self-publishing, the best thing to do is research Lulu.com on Google, just like you would do any other self-publishing company. But if and when you make the decision to use... 2010-05-27 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/65889/Are-Self-Publishing-Companies-Cheating-by-Removing-the-Hurdles-to-Get-Your-Books-Published-Faster?-... Are Self-Publishing Companies Cheating by Removing the Hurdles to Get Your Books Published Faster? Author: Brent Sampson In spite of growing evidence that self-publishing is poised to replace (or at least match) traditional publishing in the future, many conventionally published authors (and those striving to become such) still view self-publ... 2010-04-30 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/58970/Copyrighting-Your-Book... ... 2010-04-04 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/55427/The-Perpetual-Perks-of-Self-publishing... by Jake Olvido Every writer's dream is to get published. Nothing beats the feeling of reading one's byline from a reputable publishing firm. Writing is a creative outcome for the struggle of silence. Toni Morrison, Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning American author, once said, If there is a book that you want to read and it hasn't been... 2010-03-08 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/53068/A-Self-Published-Writer-Discusses-Self-Publishing... It's one thing to listen to what publishing companies which specialize in self-publishing have to say, but it's a different thing to listen to a writer herself, who has chosen the route of self-publishing for her novel and poems. The secret is in research, as some companies have more fees than others, some companies will be able to guarantee more... 2010-02-16 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/50022/Follow-Other-Great-Writers-Who-Self-Published... What do all these names have in common? WEB Dubois, Ken Blanchard, Benjamin Franklin, Earnest Hemingway, Spencer King, Edgar Allen Poe, William Strunk, Henry David Thoreau, Mark Twain, T.D. Jakes, Walt Whitman. They have all published some of their books by themselves. Hemingway called himself Peter Jackson as he started his writing (and self-p... 2010-01-20 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/47198/A-short-video-about-self-publishing,-including-legitimate-links... This short video lists some of the pros and cons of self-publishing. Watch all the way to the end for some legitimate links. It's not easy to see success as a self-publisher, but it is much more fulfilling. In this age of DIY online publishing, self-publishing could be the way to go. More DIY videos at 5min.com... 2009-12-23 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/44554/An-honest-article-about-self-publishing... While companies offer you what seem like great deals to help you self-publish your novel, you might want to take a step back and be realistic. You need to be realistic about your goals, first of all. Then, do your research. This short but honest article will help you as a first step. To Publish Or Not To Publish By Alan WilliamsFor so... 2009-11-27 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/41660/From-Typewriter-to-Bookstore... The good people at MacMillan USA have been kind enough to allow the public a candid look into the inner-working of the publishing world. Much of this was unknown to me, and will probably shock you as well. Enjoy the video. But really, how long did it take you to realize this was a joke? (It took me... 2009-11-05 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/37473/Self-Publishing:-DIY... While some look down at the idea of self-publishing, nowadays more people turn to it because it makes more sense. In a world where more and more things transfer to the internet, there's no reason marketing your book shouldn't be your own online task. In a world where internet celebrities rise in a day, there's no reason for you not to succeed as a ... 2009-10-11 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/31160/Self-Publishing-Pros-and-Cons... In this video, Dale Beaumont talks about the pros and cons of publishing versus self-publishing. Many aspects are mentioned, such as the benefits of going to a regular publisher for guaranteed distribution. But then self-publishing seems to make more sense in a world where artists and writers become much more involved in marketing. ... 2009-09-07 http://www.novelpublish.com/articles/27829/Publishing-and-Self-Publishing... While some people turn to self-publishing only after a long search for a publisher, others see it as the only way to truly have control. And while some bookstores might look down at self-published books, it is truly up to the do-it-yourself writer to float above other self-published books and market the book all the way to the best-seller list. ... 2009-08-29 http://www.novelpublish.com/headlines/news/self-publish self-publish News Headline :Links and resources to help in finding a publisher or in self-publishing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:35 CST http://www.novelpublish.com/resources/partners Other Resources :Links and resources to help in finding a publisher or in self-publishing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:35 CST http://www.novelpublish.com/information/contact Contact us :Links and resources to help in finding a publisher or in self-publishing Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:51:35 CST http://www.novelpublish.com/news/915200/-Mindful-message... Longtime pre-school teacher Deborah Morris took the lessons she learned from her students and wrote a book that emphasizes a simple lesson: children need attention.... 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TORONTO - Boyd Morrison was just another frustrated unpublished author three novels, three piles of rejection letters when he figured it was time to try something outside the box in the hopes of getting his latest book into the hands of readers.... Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:13:13 -0700 http://www.novelpublish.com/news/915197/-Want-to-Sell-Books-Online?-Learn-About-Self-Publishing-with-jexbo-Blog... Dearborn, MI June 29, 2010 Today, jexbo.com, the site that helps self-published authors sell books online and learn about self-publishing at www.jexbo.com, announced five, new interviews.... Tue, 29 Jun 2010 08:25:28 -0700 http://www.novelpublish.com/news/915198/-Author-Gives-the-Hard-Truth-about-Self-Publishing;-Little-Book,-Big-Buzz... When a self-published book sells over 5000 copies in ten square miles, it should guarantee the author success. Not in the world of self-publishing. (PRWeb Jun 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/self-publishingMemoirs/books/prweb4196474.htm... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:14:07 -0700 http://www.novelpublish.com/news/915199/-Author-Gives-the-Hard-Truth-about-Self-Publishing;-Little-Book,-Big-Buzz... When a self-published book sells over 5000 copies in ten square miles, it should guarantee the author success. Not in the world of self-publishing.... Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:01:00 -0700