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
About The Author: Mark Levine is the CEO of Hillcrest Media Group, which he founded in 2006. Prior to founding Hillcrest, Mark was the founder and CEO of the online business filing company Click Industries, Ltd. Mark’s unique experience as both a published author himself and an executive in self-publishing gives him exceptional insight into what authors want and need, which translates directly into how he runs his author-centric publishing company. When he is not writing or working, Mark enjoys running, cooking, sushi, and investing in domain names.
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) |
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