The bible on self-publishing. Highly recommended by virtually everyone in the industry -- even other authors of books on the subject (many of whom...
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Oct 20, 2009
I like the book very much, but really liked the movie much better. Of course, the movie wouldn't be made without this novel, and there was some backstory that wasn't in the movie that I enjoyed. But I thought the movie was more interesting, tighter, and more exciting. It wasn't that I saw the movie before reading the book that pushed me to like the book better. It's just that it was more fun to have Grigg being an unassuming wealthy man, making it big in hi tech, setting up his home as a hau
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Jan 10, 2008
Kathrynn
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Good information!
Since there isn't much information about the book, here's the table of contents:
1. Your publishing options:Why you should consider self-publishing
2. Writing your book: Generating salable material
3. Starting your own publishing company: Basics for taking the plunge
4. Producing your book: Designing books, typesetting, layout, book printing materials, the printing process
5. Announcing your book: Tellin More...
Since there isn't much information about the book, here's the table of contents:
1. Your publishing options:Why you should consider self-publishing
2. Writing your book: Generating salable material
3. Starting your own publishing company: Basics for taking the plunge
4. Producing your book: Designing books, typesetting, layout, book printing materials, the printing process
5. Announcing your book: Tellin More...
Oct 24, 2008
Tom
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Dan Poynter’s Self Publishing Manual is what the title implies – and a whole lot more. The book is also a marketing guide and goes a long way in the public relations area.
During the course of reading the book I jotted down a dozen or more subject notes and I’ll share some of them with you.
Poynter talks about reviews, testimonials and how your web site is at the heart of your promotional campaign. The section on news releases gives you an example of their format and how to tailo More...
Dec 01, 2010
Victor
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I read this book to learn more about how to publish my own book. I went to a seminar at Dans home in Santa Barbara and obtained some wonderful tools that proved to be helpful in publishing my book All Systems Go. This book is one of the best in the business.
May 06, 2008
Dirk
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I can't say enough great things about this book. It is simply the best guide for getting into the book publishing business. Though the book touts "self-publishing", the techniques it offers really work for all kinds of small publishers, whether you publish your own material or someone else's. It is easy to read, well organized, and thoughtful.
In a step-by-step way, author Dan Poynter shows new publishers everything from forming a publishing business to printing and binding More...
In a step-by-step way, author Dan Poynter shows new publishers everything from forming a publishing business to printing and binding More...
Dec 13, 2010
Beatrice
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This became my bible as I began marketing and publishing Diaries of an Emotional Prostitue. Anyone looking for a quick guide to learning the craft of publishing should read this book before seeking others.
Mar 29, 2009
Kathie
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Great book for those planning to write and publish a book - fantastic hints and tips and worth the read. A book you can skim through for the bits you want as you progress through your own writing.
Mar 25, 2009
Adrienna
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This book has some good samples of invoice orders, press releases, and news releases. Some other good tips for self publishing, took notes, and will keep them on hand.
Oct 14, 2007
Kenny
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Quite literally, the bible of self-publishing. Dan covers everything in solid detail except writing the manuscript (which is up to you!). I used this book to publish my first novel I Hated Heaven and have continued using it in the decade since as I continue to self-publish. I speak to dozens of writers' groups a year and always encourage them to read Poynter's book. Even if you're being published by someone else, you need to know what's in this book!
Dec 16, 2009
Beth
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Useful for getting started with self-publishing, but really, actually doing all the emailing, calling, inquiring, and figuring of quotes is what one needs to understand the process. This provides some basics so you don't feel like a total novice and have a reference from which to start, like sample quote requests, basic advice, lists of different book printers, etc.
May 02, 2008
Karey
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This book is the best book I've found on the ins and outs of self-publishing, and it's in it's 19 or 20th edition, which says something! Dan Poynter, who wrote it, stays on top of the industry and sends out a regular newsletter that comes to your inbox. It's one of the most valuable newsletters I get. That's one I always open.
Aug 22, 2008
kaitlyn
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It's a pretty good introduction to the subject. I don't think it is very well designed, and Poynter keeps telling me to look at his book for great examples. I just don't think they are that great. But I bought the book, so I guess it worked well enough... Plus, some of his ideas seem a little sketchy to me.
Oct 11, 2010
E. Chris
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I probably would have appreciated this book more if I hadn't spent the last 2+ years working as a publisher. The information is good for anyone just getting into self-publishing, but it was a little to cheesy and evangelical for my taste.
Jul 21, 2011
Timothy
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If you want to self-publish this is "the bible." Dan is informational on many levels. Though his was not into the POD thing at this point, many of the details he gives in this book will help you get into print.
Sep 27, 2008
Bill
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The essential book on self-publishing. Full of valuable information. Anyone involved in publishing, self- or traditional, would benefit from reading the Self-Publishing Manual.
Jan 28, 2011
Jenny
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good, but so far too detailed about owning a publishing company, I just want to know how to do it. Helpful
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