Novice or Seasoned...New to the publishing game? The Well Fed Self-Publisher takes you step-by-step through every stage of your publishing success ...
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May 20, 2010
Weston
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"The Well-Fed Self-Publisher" has officially earned a top spot on my reference shelf. It will find itself sought after and cracked open many more times as I continue to write my next book. This title, along with the Writer's Market "Guide to Getting Published" will be the perfect the best maps to consult regardless of which publishing venue I choose to explore.
Author Peter Bowerman, known to most as the Well-Fed Writer offers up his experience in self-publishing. More...
Author Peter Bowerman, known to most as the Well-Fed Writer offers up his experience in self-publishing. More...
Jul 12, 2011
Cynthia
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At the moment, my bookshelf is stocked with how-to books on self-publishing. No surprise there, as I’m planning to self-publish myself this fall. Peter Bowerman’s THE WELL-FED PUBLISHER is worth reading with one caveat. Do NOT let yourself get carried away by the hype in the Introduction, which has subheadings with titles like $118 in Two Months - for Starters. If you didn’t know this by now, then let me tell you now: Most people do NOT make money writing. They have to support themselves by havi
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Jul 15, 2010
Weldon
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Bowerman provides a fairly comprehensive battle plan for the self-publisher, and doesn't hold back on the caveats. It is clear that the successful self-publisher must be a strong writer, a shrewd businessman/woman, and an expert marketing force, and Bowerman is all three--heed his advice! What I learned when reading this book is that I'm nowhere near prepared to be a self-publisher, and that I still have much to learn before stepping into the water. But this book is certainly a foundation for an
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Dec 21, 2009
Beata
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Maybe not the ONLY book on starting your own publishing empire, but pretty darn close. Bowerman is extremely generous in sharing his knowledge and experience. The book is, however, devoted primarily to marketing. The word makes me cringe, but I hear it's the necessary evil of the publishing world... Not enough logistics about actually running the business. According to Boweman, you should concentrate on selling and farm out the rest (graphics, accounting, etc. etc.). But personally, I woul
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Apr 15, 2008
Tami
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People self publish for many reasons. Many want to keep strict control over their intellectual property. Others just think it is ridiculous to receive royalties of a buck or so while the publisher takes in the majority of the profits. For Peter Bowerman control of his writing is important but making money is his main motive for self publishing.
In The Well-Fed Self-Publisher, the author shares his secrets to success, success meaning selling large quantities of books. Much of this mat More...
In The Well-Fed Self-Publisher, the author shares his secrets to success, success meaning selling large quantities of books. Much of this mat More...
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May 02, 2008
Steve
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Peter Bowerman has created an excellent guide to self-publishing that is packed with references and relevant links. Not only does he step you through the process of publishing, he provides the in's and out's of different options and provides some exercises for doing a reality check on your book idea.
This book is geared toward self-publishing non-fiction books, but I have gotten a lot of ideas that are applicable to fiction.
Bowerman also delves into the business of sales a More...
This book is geared toward self-publishing non-fiction books, but I have gotten a lot of ideas that are applicable to fiction.
Bowerman also delves into the business of sales a More...
May 24, 2010
Trace
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I'll admit it - the full title of this book captured my attention.
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DONE! Meh... wasn't all that great... I had higher hopes for this book... ah well....
UPDATE:
DONE! Meh... wasn't all that great... I had higher hopes for this book... ah well....
Apr 23, 2008
Pat
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Even if an author has a publisher, the sad fact of life is that the author must have an active hand in publicizing his or her own book if the world is to find it. The quote, "Build a better mousetrap and the world will come" apparently only applies to mousetraps. The world will only come to your book if they know about it.
For his first book Peter Bowerman did most of his publicity online and his suggestions are from first-hand experience. Now that he is known, he has a dist More...
For his first book Peter Bowerman did most of his publicity online and his suggestions are from first-hand experience. Now that he is known, he has a dist More...
Feb 06, 2012
Kimberly
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This book is like a self publishing topographical map. Very grateful for the author's insights into this newly charted and evolving territory.
Aug 16, 2009
Elizabeth
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This is only for someone who really is ready to self-publish a book, but it is chock full of detailed, practical information and resources about how to do it. It's not easy, the but the author is a good cheerleader for all the reasons that the process is so much more satisfying (and lucrative, if you have a good book) that finding a publisher or going the vanity press route. The author has "been there, done that," and is willing to share his mistakes and what he did right.
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Apr 19, 2010
David
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As a "how to" book it is best thought of as a reference work. I finished my first read through and am leaving it close at hand. I've implemented a few of the suggestions - so far nothing particularly dramatic has happened, but it has been interesting in that it explains how the publishing business works behind the scenes.
Aug 13, 2008
Rachelle
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This is the book for anyone even remotely interested in self-publishing. The author starts from the beginning in what can be a very daunting process and breaks each bit into manageable pieces. He gives great advice, case stories and tons of VERY valuable resource and contact information. I highly recommend this book!
Dec 26, 2009
David
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This book is not nearly as thorough or as useful as The Self-Publishing Manual. It provides a few additional tips but nothing worth the price of admission.
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