The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its 4th edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as a "must-read" for any author considering self-publishing. The Fine Print (3rd edition) was awarded the Gold Medal for the best writing / publishing book in 2009 by the Independent Publisher Book Awards.
The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors understand self-publishing companies' services, including contract terms, printing markups, and royalty calculations.
Introduction ix
Chapter 1 The Basics of Self-Publishing 1
Chapter 2 Choosing a Self-Publishing Route 7
Chapter 3 Self-Publishing Essentials-Stuff You Need to Read Over and Over 9
Chapter 4 Why You Need to Read This Book 19
Chapter 5 The Nine Qualities of a Good Self-Publishing Company 21
Chapter 6 The Fine Print of Publishing Contracts 43
Chapter 7 Analyzing the Fine Print of Each Publisher's Contracts and Services 59
Chapter 8 Outstanding Self-Publishers 65
Aventine Press 65
BookLocker 69
BookPros 76
Dog Ear Publishing 87
Infinity Publishing 94
Tate Publishing 101
Wasteland Press 107
Xulon Press 113
Chapter 9 Pretty Good Self-Publishing Companies 123
Create Space 123
Outskirts Press 133
Chapter 10 Publishers Who Are Just Okay 143
Lulu 143
Magic Valley Publishing 153
Wordclay 156
Chapter 11 Publishers to Avoid 163
Arbor Books, Inc. 164
AuthorHouse 170
CrossBooks 179
Dorrance Publishing 187
iUniverse 194
Llumina Press 206
PublishAmerica 213
Trafford Publishing 220
WestBow Press 228
Xlibris 235
Chapter 12 The Worst of the Worst 247
WinePress Publishing 248
Conclusion: You Found a Publisher-Now What? 261
Acknowledgements 267
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Overview
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its 4th edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as a "must-read" for any author considering self-publishing. The Fine Print (3rd edition) was awarded the Gold Medal for the best writing / publishing book in 2009 by the Independent Publisher Book Awards.
The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors understand self-publishing companies' services, including contract terms, printing markups, ...