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Self-publication
I've been writing for years and a lot of people tell me that I should get published and at first I was weary because my writing wasn't all that fantastic, but I know I've improved enough to try getting published and I think I prefer self-publication over finding an agent and getting cycled through the whole process. I know I need to have money to start publication, but how much should I start with?
I plan to sell my first few books at a convention next year, so it won't start out as big and I also want to maybe use the profits to start a website where people can order it.
But my question is how should I go about starting this off? I've looked up how-tos, but a lot of them are a little confusing and I'm not sure who to talk to in order to begin the self-publishing process. Does anyone have any tips or ideas of how I can get started?
Thank you!
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A friend of mine has been working with CreateSpace to self-publish. [Link](Mouse over link to see full location)
They have several packages from which you can choose. This company allows you to work with real people to edit your work and help you create a cover and everything.
I will warn you though that the self-publishing practice is very pricy - along the lines of a couple thousand for a good publishing package. You might also look into publishing through Amazon.com as an e-book. I believe people can purchase those for their Kindles and the like.
I hope this is helpful to you. There's really no wrong way to self-publish, if what you want to do is publish your writing. If you want someone to help you edit your manuscript and whatnot, make sure the package you choose includes editing. If you have someone who wants to help, let them, but keep in mind that this is YOUR writing, and your message. You never HAVE to do what an editor suggests. :)
Good luck!
Siren
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I think you should go to this ^ website and watch the first video on top. Watch it. See if your interested in the company that will help you with this. And sign up. It says that it is free. And the website claims to let you keep your own rights, which makes it a self-publish. Why don't you give that a go. Maybe it will work. And remember to stay calm! And not rush about things.
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