Independent Publishing
If you are just starting your publishing career - as an independent or as a
self-publisher - I urge you to join a peer group. Even the most experienced
publishers have the same problems as the beginners! The most tangible benefits
will be
- Eligibility to participate in cooperative mailings
- Member discounts from associate vend or members for printing, shipping,
or distribution;
- Opportunities for continuing learning, such as the PMA Mini-University;
and quite important,
- Camaraderie and perspective
The following three are "must do"
- JOIN your peers.
PMA -
Publishers Marketing Association.
The website has scores of helpful articles.
- BUY Dan Poynter's The Self Publishing Manual
Para Publishing
site is full of free and useful advice on producing a book.
[Buy
it from Amazon.com]
- BUY John Kremer's 1001 Ways to Market Your Book.
BookMarket
companion website is invaluable for solid ideas as well as inspiration
[Buy
it from Amazon.com]
Words and Reference
- A.Word.A.Day
A delightful break from routine, a daily dose of diction plus a bonus random
quotation. Very pleasing.
-
Dictionaries If it's on the web, it's here.
- Peter Verheyen's
Book Arts Web Do you love to look, touch, smell, hold books? The finer
arts of books are explored here. I find book lore very inspirational.
- World Wide
Words A weekly waxing of words which inspire wonder. Join the email
list; visit UK heritage sites.
