Well, I can tell you this, I went to this website called Xibliris or something like that, and I had the book finished but not the illustrations, and the lady kept presuring me into publishing the book, trying to get me to use her artists even though I have my own.. It might be good for someone else, but It seemed kind of weird to me, and she still calls me, and it has been a few months. I felt uneasy with that place.. So if you come across that website, it might actually be a good place, but It just made me feel uneasy...
I think you are suppose to copyright your stuff first... I don't know anything about you, but I know it's frustrating to figure all this out... and you don't wanna get screwed over.. so this is the copy right place...http://www.copyright.gov/
by M. T. Dremer 9 years ago
Has your experience with self publishing been positive or negative?For those of you who have self published a book (either physical or ebook), how would you say your experience was overall? Please consider things like production costs, self promotion, sales and reviews. What is the best thing about...
by abbie22 14 years ago
Just wondering is there is any benefit to self publishing? Has anyone tried it-sucessfully? Love to hear tales, good or bad.
by Wayne Barrett 11 years ago
If I want to get serious and try to publish, what would you recommend; poetry or short stories?I keep hearing that I should try to publish my work, but I really am just a novice hobbyist so I have no idea what would be the best direction to take. For now I am enjoying myself and I can be...
by Matthew Dawson 13 years ago
What is your opinion, Is it better to self publish or find a publisher and get a contract...Now days with modern technology as it is it has become easy for an author to self publish. However is it really worth the time that it takes to also self market? I have found that the old traditional way of...
by Isabella Mukanda 7 years ago
What does it take to self-publish a book/novel?I have been considering self-publishing my work for some years now. I would like some advice from people who have self-published before.
by eilander1542011 13 years ago
Any suggestions for the best way to get a debut novel published?I'm about to finish my final edits on my first novel and I am ready to get it published. What are my options?
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