The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
A Primer on Contracts, Printing Costs, Royalties, Distribution, E-Books, and Marketing, Fifth Edition
by Mark Levine
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Pub Date Jun 07 2016 | Archive Date Jan 22 2018
Mill City Press | North Loop Books
Description
Covering everything from how to determine printing costs and calculate royalties to the most up-to-date marketing strategies, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing has become the go-to book for authors considering self-publishing. Now in its sixth edition, The Fine Print delves into more topics than ever before, including a comparison of the quality of finished books produced by popular DIY service providers and newly expanded sections on printing and distribution options, ebook publishing, and online and traditional marketing ideas. And, like the previous editions, The Fine Print walks readers through the printing markups and royalty payouts of the top publishing service providers.
Whether you’re thinking about hiring a self-publishing company or handling the process on your own, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing will get you one step closer to achieving your publication goals.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“Mark Levine does his homework, and even better, shares it. With meticulous research and easy-to-follow charts, Levine compares the prices and options for various publishing pathways. Expanding on earlier editions, he walks writers through the DIY process with CreateSpace, Ingram, and Smashwords. Levine has written a useful, no-nonsense guide that will save writers tons of money and hours of frustration.”
—Helen Sedwick, author of Self-Publisher’s Legal Handbook: The Step-by-Step Guide to the Legal Issues of Self-Publishing
“I always recommend The Fine Print to any author who is considering self-publishing. . . . It’s a reality check and an education for the savvy author.”
—Patricia Fry, executive director of Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network (SPAWN)
“Invaluable . . . Levine’s ten years of experience, first as an author, then as a publishing company CEO, provide him with an understanding of the needs of authors, combined with an insight into the publishing industry, top to bottom.”
—Mick Rooney, The Independent Publishing Magazine
Marketing Plan
Full Professional Book Launch Marketing Plan including a media tour, blog tour, social media ads, online ads, book giveaways and bookstore signings.
Full Professional Book Launch Marketing Plan including a media tour, blog tour, social media ads, online ads, book giveaways and bookstore signings.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781634138819 |
| PRICE | $16.95 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Malena M, Reviewer
I've been returning to this book as a reference every now and again, which is what makes a book great.
R R, Educator
As a self-published author of two years, I could have used this book from the moment I'd considered writing a book. I learned much of this from trial and error, and I could have had less error had I had this book as a reference to make a plan for publishing and marketing. Luckily, there are many elements that I can utilize now because the landscape of self-publishing is forever changing. I will definitely recommend this to other Indies, whether they've previously self-published or are still flirting with the idea.
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