1stWorld Publishing is dedicated to the goal of making book publishing accessible and affordable to every one who has dreamed of seeing their words in print. The company’s founders have lived the dream and understand the sense of accomplishment in achieving this goal. Now, they are committed to helping as many others realize this dream as Read More
Whether you have a publishing contract with a major publisher, a small press, or are self-published, marketing your books is one of the most important jobs for an author. Long gone are the days when a writer could be a hermit; his job complete once his manuscript was submitted. John Kremer is THE expert on Read More
Our interview with Allan Cobb on 4/13/is a great tutorial on Print on Demand publishing. Allen did everything himself and got his first 50 books for a total investment of $300. He breaks down all the costs, right down to shipping. He also discusses the pros and cons of self-publishing verses traditional publishing, purchasing ISBN Read More
Check out this podcast – a delightful conversation that gives a behind the scenes look at the world of book publicity. Molly Brouillette works for Penguin books as a publicist at Tarcher, an imprint focused on mind/body/spirit books. Molly, a life-long lover of books, has worked on campaigns for books ranging from healthy soul food Read More
This very special Writers’ Voices features discussions with Fairfield, IA artists Betsy Dockhorn, Toni D’Orr, and John Stimson. They will discussing the topic of the Book as Art Form. Betsy Dockhorn will talk about her ongoing writing-based performance art project involving letters. Toni D’Orr, who creates meticulous tiny handmade books, will discuss her art. Both Betsy Read More
I’m embarking on the task of comparing publishers and publishing methods, to decide which way we should go to publish a novel written by Monica Hadley, founder of Writers’ Voices. Now, my nature is to want to get a comprehensive list of all the publishers IN THE WORLD, or at least the country, and compare Read More
Pay-to-Publish companies can have an array of contracts and services. They all require money from the writer to print the book, but they often do some marketing, retain rights to the book, and take a percentage of proceeds. They may give the writer a few complimentary copies and sell books to the writer at a Read More
When a royalty publisher considers taking a risk on an author, an already established fan base and track record of book sales is a big plus. I remember when, in music circles, self-produced CDs were known as “coasters”, anticipating the eventual fate of those stacks of CDs most of us had of our own work. Read More
Have you got a little money to spend on self-publishing, but not a lot of time before you need the finished product? Companies like instantpublisher.com offer subsidy publishing with orders shipped in as few as 7-10 days. It’s also very affordable at under $100 for your first 25 copies. What I like most about instantpublisher.com Read More
When it comes to your publishing project, is “shoestring budget” an understatement? Well, there are actually a number of ways to publish for free. I don’t mean blogging or creating an e-book, either. You can end up with a nicely bound book offered for sale on the web, with no money for setup, on websites Read More
Book publishers call George Foster “the best book cover designer in the country,” “a master at designing book covers that sell,” “a creative person’s dream to work with,” and even “a lucky charm.” George has designed more than a thousand book covers including for early books in the Chicken Soup for the Soul series. He Read More