Jean’s Comments (group member since Oct 22, 2012)

Jean’s comments from the CreateSpace, Lulu and Lightning Source authors group.

Donna wrote: "I have published 3 titles through Createspace and have had a wonderful experience so far. I don't know about Lightningsource but I've heard very good things about them."

Donna, I used CS for my first book, Black Water Tales: The Secret Keepers, and I was very pleased as well, but I was just doing some exploring with LS for my second book. Thanks for your feedback.

Bookformatter wrote: "The formatting specifications of CreateSpace are actually very easy :)

Alan wrote: "I've been very happy with Lightning Source, but I've worked in the print industry for over 20 years and I'm fami..."

I agree with you on that. It just seems like CS is easier.

Tim wrote: "I've just been discussing Createspace vs LSI with another publisher (NewCon Press). Interesting that you worked out LSI was cheaper because our conclusion was the opposite. Perhaps it depends on wh..."

Tim, math was never my subject, but the way I worked it out, LS was a little more expensive when they are printing to publisher as far as print costs, but the profit per book sale to wholesaler was more.

Alan wrote: "I've been very happy with Lightning Source, but I've worked in the print industry for over 20 years and I'm familiar with how to set up files for print. I know a lot of people who are thrilled with..."

Yes, I feel like you need to be a little better with book formatting to use LS, it seems like it can get hairy.

Hello All,

My name is JeanNicole Rivers and I published my first book, Black Water Tales: The Secret Keepers, through CreateSpace and I was happy with the process. I am finishing up my second novel and in the process of launching my own small publishing company, but I am wondering if I should go with CreateSpace or Lightning Source for manufacturing and distribution. It seems like LS offers more profit per sale, but involves a lot more work.

Any thoughts?

JeanNicole Rivers
www.jeannicolerivers.com
@jeannicole19

Hi! My nameis JeanNicole Rivers and I published my first novel, Black Water Tales: The Secret Keepers, through CreateSpace.

JeanNicole Rivers
www.jeannicolerivers.com
@jeannicole19