|
|
Therapist Directory: Find a Psychologist, Find a Therapist, Find a Marriage Counselor
PSYCHOLOGY TOPICS
Selected topics in psychology
and mental health.
|
|
|
|
|
THE THERAPIST PSYCHOLOGIST BOOK STORE
 | |
 View Larger |
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing: The Contracts & Services of 48 Major Self-Publishing Companies--Analyzed, Ranked & Exposed By Mark Levine ( Bridgeway Books )
Release Date: 2006-07-01
Average Customer Rating:
List Price: $16.95
Price: $11.53
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25.
Availability: In stock soon. Order now to get in line. First come, first served.
|  Add to Cart |
|
|
Product Description
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing has been lauded by many experts as the Consumer Reports of the self-publishing industry. This book has helped thousands of authors choose the right self-publishing company and avoid the ones with unfair contracts or low-quality services. The Fine Print of Self-Publishing analyzes and critiques the contracts and services of the top 48 self-publishing companies. Additionally, the book educates authors on how to decipher the legalese in self-publishing contracts. As a result, many authors have been able to intelligently negotiate their own book contracts without having to hire a lawyer.
|
|
 It's a great beginning for a beginner.
I was so grateful that a self publishing company referred Mark's book to me. It caused me to slow down and gather as much wisdom as I could before embarking on a rather expensive endeavor--self publishing my children's book. After reading it, I felt that I could communicate better with the sales folk on the phone and because of it, I can now make a more educated decision in my choice before me.
|
The Fine Print of Self-Publishing
In a world of B.S., Mark's book avoids all of it by going straight to the point and telling it like it is. If you are an author who is considering self-publishing, you will save yourself tons of time and aggravation that you would face doing this research on your own. Mark has done it ALL for you. You don't need to reinvent the wheel. He is unbiased, completely objective and unlike politicians, he is in no one's back pocket. When you read his book, you will give yourself one heck of a great education in a very short time. Armed with the information in his book, you won't be misled by any print-on-demand publishers who are out more for their interests than yours.
Andrew Wright
|
The ultimate insider book for today's self-publishing authors
I hardly ever read non-fiction. This book was an exception. Being an author myself, it was pushed on me by someone who gave me a review and believes that self-publishing is the future.
I wish I had found Mark's book three years ago, when I started my writing career. It would have saved me time and money -- two very important items to anyone, but more important to us self-published authors who believe in... well self-publishing.
Mark Levine's book was so good, that I plan on publishing with him. What more can you say in a review on a book that deals with self-publishing than that?
|
5++ Star resource for writers who want to publish! ( armchairinterviewscom )
Reading Mark Levine's book is like having a relative (that likes you) in book publishing-one who will tell you the secrets and advise you on how to do this to your advantage.
Now that I have read this book, I believe every author who is even considering self-publishing should read, actually they should devour every page. It's easy to read and answers questions you didn't even know to ask.
That is the biggest issue with self-publishing for first-time authors. Who to trust with your life's work? What questions to ask? What are the pitfalls? What is the company's real reputation (not just what it says on their web site).
Levin divides these publishers/book printers into categories and answers the same questions for each.
--Outstanding self-publishing companies
--Some pretty good self-publishing companies
--Publishers who are use OK
--Publishers to avoid (Sadly, the longest list with 21, many well-known names.)
Info given in each area above is:
--Format
--Publishing fee
--Other services
--Retail price of author's book
--Price author pays for book
--Royalties paid to author
--Publishing agreement
--Author-friendly rating
Levin believes that if you want your book published-because writing a book is a big accomplishment-do it and make your own breaks. However many first-time authors are clueless about costs, timelines and the effort required by them to get their book printed and then promote it.
After you read Levin's book you will know what to watch out for, understand the contracts and how to negotiate, and how to get value for your money.
Now who doesn't need that!
As a book editor who also reviews books, I am most disappointed when many authors who self publish do not spend the time and money to have their books professionally edited. They are not told to do it-and what they submit becomes the book, warts and all. Many a darn good story has been poorly received because it lacked even simple proofreading.
Armchair Interviews says: Save yourself money, time and aggravation by getting the facts from this superb resource.
|
 Perfect place to start when you want to self publish
Thank you Mark Levine for writing your book, The Fine Print of Self Publishing: The Contracts & Services of 45 Self-Publishing Companies Analyzed Ranked & Exposed.
I sure wish I would have found this must have, must read book for writers who want to self-publish because you put everything on a platter that helps save time and money in the process.
It took me five years to research and write my own book, Naughty or Nice - Whose List Are You On? One publisher who asked to publish my book told me it would take a year before my book could appear on bookshelves.
Then I discovered the world of self publishing. Now, Infinity Publishing is working with me to publish my book. I'll get the proof copy of my book to review the last week of October, and they'll make my book available for sale 2 weeks after they receive my proof copy back!
Other people can waste time and do all the hard work to research all the companies you talk about in your book. I know my eyes glazed over after reading through countless websites that all seemed to say the say thing about self publishing without offering much.
Of course, everyone can just go ahead and pick up a copy of your easy to read and follow book on the inside scoop into the world of self publishing!
I recommend this book to anyone who wants to self publish; and save time and money in the process!
|
|
|
|
|
|
Addiction
