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The Fine Print Of Self-Publishing: Everything You Need To Know About The Costs, Contracts, And Process Of Self-Publishing (2006)

by Mark Levine(Favorite Author)
4.06 of 5 Votes: 4
ISBN
1935098551 (ISBN13: 9781935098553)
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English
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BASCOM Hill Publishing Group
review 1: This book is for those who want to pay for someone else to "self"-publish their title, it's not for those who want to do everything themselves. Honestly, I think this model of self-publishing is outdated. With the Kindle and Amazon, self-publishing has shifted to mostly ebooks. This book is print-heavy, with only a mention of ebook potential, and I think that's completely unrealistic. To me, if writing will ever be a viable career option, I'm going to learn how to do most things DIY rather than hire out. This book is for those authors looking to make some extra money for their hobby, not the career-minded authors.
review 2: I've had this book on my shelf for a long time and finally decided to have a look through it. I was surprised and impressed with what I fo
... moreund. Mark Levine is extremely knowledgeable about this topic and provides a compelling argument for self-publishing versus traditional publishing. I knew very little about self-publishing before reading this book but after reading this book I feel like an expert. He goes through all the clauses that a contract would contain, explaining every one. He also tells you just what to look for in a contract to ensure that you're getting a fair deal and not getting ripped off. Finally, he categorizes almost 50 companies, providing detailed information about their services and points out things that stand out in their contracts. less
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Amish
*This book was won from a First Reads giveaway on goodreads.com*
msbeckii
Won this through LibraryThing.
Zechariah
Import 11_28_09
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