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Imprint vs. Publisher: First Time Self-Publisher Questions

There are a lot of confusing things to straighten out about indie publishing when you first start out. I know. I’ve been trying to learn the ropes for the last year myself. And the game keeps changing. Keeping up is a never-ending job. Setting yourself up as a publisher has many steps to it. Yes, that’s [… Read More]

ISBNs: Do self-publishers need them?

Planning on self-publishing? Started the process and feeling overwhelmed by all you didn’t know? Confused by all the little details? Said yes to one too many? Perhaps you’re spending much of your time learning the ropes. The learning curve can be steep, and I’ve posted a few lists of resources to help. One area that [… Read More]

Self-Publishing Resources, pt 3: Marketing

A few days ago, I posted some articles and websites to help you make it through your self-publishing venture. The path is not the same for everyone, and there are many ways out there to accomplish your goals. The links I posted cover some but not all of the resources available to self-publishers. Today, I’m moving [… Read More]

Self-Publishing Resources, pt 2: Process & Design

Last week I posted links to articles and websites that helped me make my decision to self-publish and some that could help you decide how to go about that, if you decided to go the DIY route. Today, I’m moving on to the process of self-publishing. It can be an involved process, but not necessarily difficult. [… Read More]

Self-Publishing Resources, pt 1: Why & How

The internet is chock full of stuff. And I’ve made a point to collect the stuff I find useful by bookmarking them. I’ve used this blog to share the resources I’ve collected over the years. Mostly for fiction writers (resources for crime writers and writers of historical fiction, so far; more to come). I thought [… Read More]

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