Self-Publishing Step by Step




The Writing Show 2006 Archives show

Summary: Self-publishing is not only coming out of the closet. It's also becoming a viable alternative to traditional publishing for authors who don't mind a lot of work. This week, we visit with author Matthew Wayne Selznick, who takes us through his own positive self-publishing experience step by step. Naming names and quoting figures, Matt reveals: * Why he self-published * How much it has cost to publish his novel * What he gets from his self-publishing company * Which free software he used * How he created his own cover using free art * How much money he gets from each sale (and how much his publishing company gets) * How he's marketing and selling his book