Self Publishing : Explained In Brief

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Self publishing comprises a small percentage of the whole publishing industry. It is regarded by many people inclined in writing as an instrument for promoting works such as essays, poems, novels and short stories.

Self publishing puts the authors or self publishers in the usual roles of a traditional publisher. The self publisher controls the whole self publishing process – from the editing of the content, printing arrangement up to promotion and until the distribution of the self published work.

Self publishing usually involves the use of cheaper printing methods like using a computer printer or risographs rather than the expensive offset printing. The usual binding processes used are comb-binding, wire-binding, ring-binding and even stapling. These binding methods are cheaper than perfect binding and are well-suited for short press runs.

Self-publishers typically use word processors to format their works. Others prefer desktop publishing software to produce formats closer to mainstream quality.

Oftenly, authors resort to self publishing poetry, novels and other writings to have full dominance and control over the material. Self publishers also use self publishing as a way to retain complete ownership of the self-published work.

Self publishing is also used to propagate self published works with obscure and controversial topics.

Presently, self publishing have stepped to the next stage through the use of the internet and computer technologies. Web publishing and blogging enable self publishers to target and reach a wider audience because of its worldwide coverage. Web publishing and blogging also allow self publishers to market and distribute their works at a price they want without fear of deduction fees for agents and publishers. Others use these technologies as a niche to get noticed before stepping into the real business of commercial publishing.

Writers like you can also use self publishing to have your initial works published. You can try self publishing poetry or even self publishing children’s book or your own graphic novel. With the right attitude and sufficient funds and materials, you can even start self publishing a book about any topic you desire. Proper marketing and distribution can benefit you, either by making small profits at first or by establishing a potential market for future self publishing ventures.

Self publishing can be a very strategic tool for any writer who wants their works read and noticed. It just has to be taken and driven at the right direction for it to be a fully developed industry.


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