Although all of our clients are larger publishers, here are some selected titles & articles for those interested in self publishing.
Articles
Marketing Advice for the very small or self publisher
Books
The Self-Publishing Manual : How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book
The bible on self-publishing. Highly recommended by virtually everyone in the industry -- even other authors of books on the subject (many of whom probably followed the advice in Poynter's previous 11 editions).Buy from Amazon
Jump Start Your Book Sales : A Money-Making Guide for Authors, Independent Publishers and Small Presses
Publisher Weekly says "Demonstrates how energetic authors and publicists can increase revenue by carefully planning a book's marketing strategy ..." Buy from Amazon
The Complete Guide to Successful Publishing
From raw idea to finished book this text takes you through the steps, one by one. Buy from Amazon
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote and Sell Your Own Book
"This isn't a book of fancy theory," as the authors put it; "it's a practical handbook of state-of-the-art specifics." In 521 pages, it lays out everything you need to know to publish your own books, from start-up considerations to the possibility of selling to a big publisher: how to choose a name for your press, how to get an ISBN, what cover designs cost, how to find a reliable printer, how to price your book, where to find lighter-weight shipping envelopes, how to generate working capital. Buy from Amazon
Make Money Self-Publishing : Learn How from Fourteen Successful Small Publishers
Publishers Weekly says "...it is rare - and commendable - to find a business person emphasizing planning and patience" Buy from Amazon