Self Publishing: Self Publishers

2007-07-18 16:23:30

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Any author’s ultimate dream is to see their work in print. Indeed, seeing one’s book for the first time can be an exhilarating and fulfilling experience. For an author who has slaved over plots and characters, facts and figures, and grammar and punctuation, a book is the reward for a job well done.

In between finishing a book and publishing it, however, are many hurdles that need to be overcome. Most authors require an agent to act as go-between, and market the manuscript to several publishing companies. If the manuscript is accepted, the publishing house has to edit and approve it, and set a date for its release. After weeks of copyediting, the author has to approve the final edits, and, if appropriate, negotiate on the book’s contents with the publishing house’s in-house editors.

This long and tedious process has discouraged many authors from choosing traditional publishing. Self publishers, however, can offer authors an alternative. Through reasonable fees, in-house printers, and the author’s own marketing know-how, self publishers can allow authors to bypass the long road between manuscript completion and printing.

Self Publishing

Self publishing has long been offered on the Internet. Self publishers can work as printers, where authors simply have to submit their manuscript, and then pay for copies of the book to be shipped to them. Self publishers can also work as publishing houses and marketing managers: authors simply submit their manuscript, pay a fee, and allow the publishing house to print the book and market it. Because self publishing skips the manuscript evaluation step in traditional publishing, it is often referred to as vanity publishing, as it caters to an author’s need to simply see his or her own work in print.

Self publishing, however, produces excellent titles by authors who might be rejected by traditional publishers. Christian self publishing outfits cater to the Christian reading market, which is considered a minority by traditional publishing houses. Some authors also consider self publishing children’s books, since traditional publishing houses are saturated with manuscripts and take a long time to review them. Self publishing poetry is also a popular way by which fledgling poets test the market and hone their craft.

Self Publish a Book

If you want to self publish a book, search for a self publishing company online that can cater to your needs and interests. A self publishing company should command reasonable fees for publishing your book, and should help you market it.

Self publishers give authors the chance to not only sell their books and make a living, but feel the exhilaration that a book in print gives. This convenience can not only spell money for you as an author, but enjoyment for your potential audience that may not have the chance to read your books if you choose the traditional publishing route.


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