Self Publishing

6 of the best sites about self publishing. Know of another site that should be on this list? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Self Publishing Companies, Book Publishers)

1. Lulu - Offers self publishing services to aspiring authors, including book printing and optional promotion services. Also sells self-published books via its Web site. Watch the demo to see how it works and get started online. (www.lulu.com)

2. Self Publishing Success: How You Can Earn $30,000 a Month with POD Publishing - The title may be a bit misleading, but this March 2010 blog post does give some good ideas on what types of books are likely to be successful when self published. (community.businessballs.com)

3. Think Hard Before Self Publishing - March 2010 blog post from literary agent Rachelle Gardner, in which she discusses the potential pitfalls of self publishing, in particular the difficulty of selling your book if you don’t already have a built-in audience of followers who know you and want your information. (cba-ramblings.blogspot.com)

4. Straight Talk About Self Publishing: An Interview with Miles Nelson of Dog Ear Publishing - March 2010 interview with a self publishing company executive who gives his thoughts on the advantages of self publishing, the challenges, and at least one success story from one of the authors who used the company’s services. (www.wow-womenonwriting.com)

5. iUniverse - Self publishing company offers information on various packages it offers to those who want to self publish, from basic book printing to extensive promotional efforts and placement within major online book retailers. (www.iuniverse.com)

6. Self Publishing Review - Offers news and information on self publishing as well as a community for self publishers to trade ideas and experiences. (www.selfpublishingreview.com)