http://news.prlog.org/tag/self-publishing/self-publishing - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12132888-self-publishing-costs-how-much-does-it-cost-to-start-writing-and-selling-your-own-ebooks-online.htmlI'm a self-published author who's been writing and selling ebooks online since 2002. One of the things I'm queried about from time to time are the start-up costs involved. There are a couple of answers to that question; here's an explanation. http://www.prlog.org/12127210-indie-author-utilizes-kickstarter-to-compete-with-major-publishers.htmlPassion, infidelity fill new contemporary romance series by Jessica Hawkins http://www.prlog.org/12120047-new-training-on-book-launches-from-self-publishing-coachcom.htmlShelley Hitz and Heather Hart have released a new training package for authors. “Book Launch Success” covers book launch basics and is also a step-by-step guide to successful book launches. The product is available from self-publishing-coach.com. http://www.prlog.org/12118072-self-published-southwest-michigan-author-launches-kickstarter-campaign-for-her-book-tour.htmlS.P. Kaye has launched a 30-day Kickstarter.com campaign to take her first book, released January 2013, on the road. http://www.prlog.org/12079515-unlock-publishing-house-presents-new-book-by-dr-sequeda-sutton.htmlUnlock Publishing House is pleased to announce the release of "Prescriptions for Women” This is the first of many inspirational yet practical guides by Dr. Sequeda Sutton. http://www.prlog.org/12094199-new-book-free-march-21-25-aims-to-help-poets-get-their-manuscripts-ready-for-kindle.htmlPoet D.L. Lang is giving away both of her books, including Your Poetry eBook: Quick & Easy Formatting for Kindle, which aims to help other poets get their books ready for Kindle. http://www.prlog.org/12091969-online-marketplace-start-up-for-writers-writerly-announces-guy-kawasaki-as-new-board-advisor.htmlWriter.ly, an online marketplace startup connecting writers with the professionals they need to successfully publish and market their books, announces best-selling author, and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki as new board advisor. http://www.prlog.org/12088673-mitch-egan-slates-personalhumorus-search-to-find-purpose-in-life-while-understanding-death.htmlHopefully, after taking the time to read this book, you will now believe and become totally convinced as I have, that dying is not what its cracked up to be! http://www.prlog.org/12086493-manage-your-self-publishing-project-is-now-available-from-author-hank-quense.htmlStrange Worlds Publishing and author Hank Quense have put together a unique approach to self-publishing. Manage Your Self-publishing Project covers both the publishing process and the initial marketing activities of the project. http://www.prlog.org/12084993-self-published-books-get-major-overhaul-with-bookdesigntemplatescom.htmlBookDesignTemplates.com offers, for the first time, an affordable and easy-to-use method for do-it-yourself authors to create beautiful, industry-standard books for print on demand and ebook distribution. http://www.prlog.org/12073478-zorba-publishers-brings-self-publishing-to-india.htmlZorba Publishers Pvt Ltd, brings self-publishing to India! This is the fastest growing platform for publishing in the West, now introduced in India. http://www.prlog.org/12070238-ebook-marketing-get-these-2-things-right-or-you-wont-be-selling-very-many.htmlWhat most self-publishers don’t realize is that writing an ebook is the easiest part of the process. Ebook marketing is where the real work comes in. Following are 2 things all new self-publishers should know in order to make consistent sales. http://www.prlog.org/12064567-new-ebook-novel-groundfog-based-on-unsolved-cold-case-in-florida.htmlNorth Florida Author J. Haviland Has Just Published a Tale Inspired by Mysterious Disappearances http://www.prlog.org/12064197-the-self-publishing-conference-the-perfect-day-out-for-budding-authors.htmlThe clock is ticking if you still want to register for this one-day conference dedicated to everything related to self-publishing http://www.prlog.org/12059951-away-away-announces-new-self-publishing-author-services-marketing.htmlAway & Away offers marketing services to allow self published writers to keep the freedom, money and control offered by self publishing, and the marketing offered by traditional publishing houses. http://www.prlog.org/12059018-ebook-marketing-how-to-bundle-ebooks-to-sell-more.htmlI’ve self-published over 50 ebooks and bundling them has been an extremely effective ebook marketing tactic for me. Following are three tips for successfully bundling your ebooks – and selling more of them. http://www.prlog.org/12050695-publishing-workshops-filling-now-in-edmonds-washington.htmlInterested in Self-Publishing? Fun, Move-You-Forward Workshops Filling Now! A lively workshop series for laptop-savvy writers in the SEATTLE area! http://www.prlog.org/12037370-top-10-self-publishing-blogs-finalists-announced.htmlThe Stories To Tell Books Blog is one of 29 finalists for the Top 10 Self-Publishing Blogs Award presented by The Future of Ink's judges Alltop.com founder Guy Kawasaki, Smashwords founder Mark Coker and Internet marketing veteran Jim Edwards. http://www.prlog.org/12030526-author-explores-scottish-roots-in-new-book.htmlThe Redemption of Reverend McKinney, a new novel by Bonnie Frankenberger, explores complex relationships, human emotion and motivation, and crises of faith--as well as the early use of forensic science in criminal investigations. http://www.prlog.org/12025343-western-massachusetts-fine-art-photographer-publishes-new-book.htmlJames Gehrt publishes new photography book, documenting the space and time around us. http://www.prlog.org/12022653-former-mantracker-star-releases-ultimate-guide-to-tracking-man-or-beast.htmlSelf-publishing allows good portion of revenue from former Mantracker star, Terry Grant's book to be donated to Scouts and other non-profits. Mantracking: The Ultimate Guide to Tracking Man or Beast will be officially released November 30, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/12020372-mcdonald-andrews-publishes-the-star-alliance-chronicles-crisis-on-the-rim.htmlScience Fiction Adventure Writer K. McDonald Andrews Publishes "The Star Alliance Chronicles: Crisis on the Rim" on Smashwords Book One of The multi-book Saga Released and Now Available via the Smashwords Premium Catalog http://www.prlog.org/12007447-author-thrust-into-darkness-with-shadows-chasing-light.htmlOberlin graduate and self-published author Brian Bowers is scheduled to release his first book, Shadows Chasing Light, December 2012. http://www.prlog.org/12005065-man-gets-himself-off-the-dole-queue-by-fundraising-to-publish-his-series-of-childrens-books.htmlVincent Eke’s first children’s storybook “Mama’s Tale of Kanji - The Turtle’s Shell” fundraising campaign project has gone live on the Irish public fundraising platform FundIt.ie http://www.prlog.org/12004987-the-written-wyrd-launches-new-science-fiction-novel.htmlTacoma, Washington Nonprofit Literary Trust Continues Its Advocacy Program. http://www.prlog.org/11989530-dallas-author-and-literary-coach-kennisha-hill-tours-local-libraries-with-free-workshops.htmlDallas Author, Kennisha Hill, conducts free writing workshops for aspiring authors and reaches her community with her empowering writing sessions. http://www.prlog.org/11989397-how-to-guide-format-print-books-for-publication-free-in-special-promotion.htmlKindle Book Rises Fast on Amazon With Practical Advice for Self-Publishers on How to Prepare Books for Print Publication http://www.prlog.org/11986083-self-publishing-coachcom-offers-valuable-bonus-with-new-book-marketing-membership-subscription.htmlSelf-Publishing-Coach.com launched a new book marketing community, “Book Marketing Success” last weekend, and have decided to include a valuable bonus for anyone who signs up for the community before October, 1st. http://www.prlog.org/11980369-answers-for-authors-at-west-hollywoods-book-fair.htmlAuthors with questions about getting their books into print can get the answers they need in a consultation with editors Nancy and Biff Barnes from Stories To Tell free at booth A7 at the West Hollywood Book Fair on Sunday, September 30. http://www.prlog.org/11978774-free-ebook-offerings-on-kdp-select-drive-sixfold-increase-in-paid-downloads.htmlNew data from Freebooksy.com quantifies the power of free marketing for self-published authors http://www.prlog.org/11972869-matador-launch-new-ebook-only-production-marketing-services-for-self-publishing-authors.htmlWith the launch of new ebook services, Matador have further established themselves as a market leader in the self-publishing services marketplace http://www.prlog.org/11971312-editors-and-book-designers-offer-help-for-authors-free.htmlEditors Nancy and Biff Barnes of Stories To Tell will offer free consultations to authors at the Sonoma County Book Festival in Santa Rosa, Saturday, September 22. http://www.prlog.org/11962210-author-sharon-cathcart-releases-new-non-fiction-ebook.htmlInternationally published author Sharon E. Cathcart released her latest non-fiction work, "Some Brief Advice for Indie Authors," on Aug. 29, 2012. http://www.prlog.org/11958945-ghost-stories-to-be-translated-to-french-for-halloween-market-announces-seattle-area-publisher.htmlSeattle area publisher, A.V. Harrison Publishing, announces that its leading title, 'Ghost Stories And The Unexplained: Book One', will release to the French book market with a translation by local translator, Catherine Bedeski. http://www.prlog.org/11957503-roger-grubbs-announces-the-exciting-world-of-self-publishing-opening-of-creative-editing-solutions.htmlRoger Grubbs' The Exciting World of Self-Publishing teams up with Creative-Editing-Solutions to provide a service for authors to achieve their goal: Self-Publishing their book! A step-by-step informative guide to making your dream a reality! http://www.prlog.org/11957463-article-marketing-insight-on-how-to-effectively-use-this-free-method-to-sell-ebooks-online.htmlI've written and published over 50 ebooks since 2004. Following is some article marketing advice I gave to one newbie to self-publishing who wrote to me. Hope it helps. http://www.prlog.org/11946341-how-to-make-lot-of-money-selling-your-ebook-online-3-tips-from-successful-self-publisher.htmlI’ve been self-publishing and selling ebooks online since 2004. To date, I’ve written over 50 and consistently log four figures per month in ebook sales. Following are 3 things I've learned that can help you sell more of your ebook(s) online. http://www.prlog.org/11943014-how-became-former-would-be-novelist.htmlA SOUTHERN WOMAN’S INTRIGUING TALE: Follow Kim McLendon through the path of her life, from avid reader, to IT/Accounting Consultant, to “someday” author, to self-published and loving it! http://www.prlog.org/11937795-angela-booth-announces-30-day-novel-writing-challenge-for-kindle-authors.htmlWhen copywriter and writing teacher Angela Booth asked her ezine's readers whether they were interested in a 30-day novel-writing challenge, they responded with an enthusiastic: "I'm in!" http://www.prlog.org/11935070-book-publishing-anyone-can-self-publish-nook-book-to-barnes-noble-with-this-how-to-guide.htmlAlton, IA, July 26, 2012 – Publishing Made Ez has just released the ebook - “The Easy Step by Step Guide for Self-Publishing Your NOOK Book on Barnes & Noble using PubIt”. Anyone can become an author by following the easy steps in this guide. http://www.prlog.org/11918405-nigerian-writer-uses-crowdfunding-to-self-publish-six-books-in-six-months.htmlA Science Fiction & Fantasy writer from Lagos, Nigeria gears up to self-publish a six-part epic fantasy series, Guardians & The Lost Paradise, between the months of July and December, 2012. The project is to be entirely crowdfunded. http://www.prlog.org/11914216-from-the-combined-knowledge-of-shelley-hitz-and-bryan-bowers-author-website-fast-track.htmlSelf Publishing Coach, Shelley Hitz has teamed up with Bryan Bowers to create a comprehensive training program about how to create an author website on Wordpress. http://www.prlog.org/11914067-wisconsin-writers-association-sponsors-week-long-novel-in-progress-camp.htmlWorking on a novel? The Novel-in-Progress Bookcamp is an intensive, 5-day, 6-night, full-immersion workshop/retreat, led by experienced novelists, editors, and agents, for writers in all genres working on a novel or creative nonfiction book. http://www.prlog.org/11909646-westbow-press-author-sharon-garlough-brown-lands-contract-with-intervarsity-press.htmlInterest in Brown’s self-published novel, “Sensible Shoes” leads to traditional publishing deal http://www.prlog.org/11905558-mississippi-self-published-author-brian-kittrell-passes-10000-book-sales-benchmark.htmlAfter only 19 months, fiction author Brian Kittrell, age 29, has sold over 10,000 copies of his books. Only 7% or fewer of all books published sell more than 1,000 copies, but Brian has accomplished the feat on multiple titles in less than two years. http://www.prlog.org/11908215-north-jersey-author-shares-his-expertise-while-prepping-his-new-novels.htmlAward-winning scifi and fantasy author Hank Quense from Bergenfield, NJ, has launched a series of lectures and workshops to share his story-design and self-publishing knowledge. While giving these lectures, he is working on three new novels. http://www.prlog.org/11905918-ebook-on-marketing-for-self-publishers-now-available.htmlMarketing Your Own Book ... Without Losing Your Shirt is now available from Smashwords. http://www.prlog.org/11891523-book-reading-discussion-signing.htmlAuthor Steven Lee Gilbert will be signing copies of his debut novel, A LOVELY, INDECENT DEPARTURE at The Storyteller's Bookstore in Wake Forest, NC, during Art After Hours celebration, Friday, June 8. http://www.prlog.org/11887236-new-from-self-publishing-coachcom-book-marketing-101-market-your-book-on-shoestring-budget.htmlSelf-Publishing-Coach.com released their newest book last week: “Book Marketing 101: Marketing Your Book on a Shoestring Budget” by Heather Hart is the companion guide to Self Publishing Coach, Shelley Hitz’s “Self Publishing Books 101”. http://www.prlog.org/11880895-the-self-publishing-bubble-will-never-burst.htmlBookkus Publishing posted a blog posting about how self-publishing is changing in the face of increased self-publishing growth. The rise of the publicist and death of publisher are discussed.