The Fine Print of Self-Publishing (Fourth Edition) offers a comprehensive guide to the self-publishing world, and is a must-read for any author considering self-publishing his or her book.

Covering everything from how to determine printing costs and calculate royalties to the most up-to-date marketing strategies, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing has become the go-to book for authors considering self-publishing. Now in its sixth edition, The Fine Print delves into more topics than ever before, including a comparison of the quality of finished books produced by popular DIY service providers and newly expanded sections on printing and distribution options, ebook publishing, and online and traditional marketing ideas. And, like the previous editions, The Fine Print walks readers through the printing markups and royalty payouts of the top publishing service providers. Whether you're thinking about hiring a self-publishing company or handling the process on your own, The Fine Print of Self-Publishing will get you one step closer to achieving your publication goals. Book jacket.

"The Fine Print of Self-Publishing," now in its fifth edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as the go-to book for authors considering self-publishing. "The Fine Print" has helped thousands of authors understand self-publishing companies' services, contract terms, printing markups, and royalty calculations. This latest edition includes new chapters on e-book publishing and book marketing, as well as updated head-to-head comparisons of major self-publishing service providers, including free book-publishing companies to consider and self-publishing companies to avoid.

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its 3rd edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as a "must-read" for any author considering self-publishing. The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors choose a good self-publishing company and avoid predatory ones. Plus, the book explains how to read and negotiate any self-publishing company's contract. The book analyzes and ranks the contracts and services of 45 self-publishing companies, discussing in detail the following about each company: * How much each company marks up printing costs, * What each company actually makes in royalties, * Explains the legalese of each company's publishing agreement. Book jacket.

Analyzes and critiques the contracts and services of the top self-publishing companies, and deciphers the law jargon used in self-publishing contracts.

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