Ahhh. The story is complete. And you are feeling mighty proud. You have gone over it, and gone over it again. You've sent it in your protected manuscript to others and have waited with no response. You've been rejected, but you know that you've got something worth reading. You strive on to publish it ya damn self.
Self-publishing is a market place for many to pursue. There are many vanity presses out there who thrive on aspiring authors, with big dreams, a copyrighted work, and kite-filled hopes. If you are looking for nothing more but to see a physical book in your hand, then go ahead and try a, 'help-you-publish,' service.
Try to aim for a well respected, reputable company with a great package. Shop around first to see what you can live with. And remember, when it's all said and done, it's THEIR ISBN number on the back of the book. It's still your story, but it is their book to sell, or not sell. Your story would still most likely be your responsibility to shop. And if it did start to do well, then there may be issues, and rights to deal with. What's an ISBN you ask?
Go find a soft cover book right now. Turn it over and look at the back. See that barcode? See the set price? That should always belong to you as well as the story itself. Want to learn more?
Follow me next week. I'm trying teach a little game to those who don't already know.
Join me next time as I will give you a second-things-next checklist for self publishing. It's free game baby. That concrete based, foundational game. I'm down here all of the time.
Much luv all the way from Milwaukee, Wisconsin to you.
Happy writing, and do what you gotta do to Get Ya Shine ON!
"Get Ya Shine On!" - Milwaukee's Urban Author, Teresa Rae Butler of, "Don't Even Trip," the sequel, "God, I Respect Ya Gangsta," and the 2008 release, "Entreprenubian Royalty."
www.myspace.com/teresaraebutler
www.text4mpublishing.com
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Teresa Rae Butler's CITY SEXY BLOG http://teresaraebutlerscitysexyblog.blogspot.com
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