Self Publishing Companies

8 of the best sites from companies that help authors create self published books. Know of another site that should be on this list? Leave your suggestions at the bottom of the page. (Related searches: Book Publishers, Book Stores)

1. Lulu - Create your self published hardcover or paperback book online with this service. In addition to on demand printing and binding of your book, this company offers optional distribution services that may help you sell your book to a wider audience (if that’s what you want). You can see the price options for various book configurations and get info on how to create a suggested retail price if you plan to sell to the public. (www.lulu.com)

2. Author House - Offers several self publishing packages, including traditional hardcover and paperback packages, and special packages for those sef publishing children’s books and poetry books. Offers other services beyond printing and binding if you choose. (www.authorhouse.com)

3. CreateSpace.com - While many self publishers can get your book distribution on Amazon.com, this self publishing house is actually part of Amazon.com, which might make you feel secure as you move along in the self publishing process. Offers info on how to make your book available on Amazon’s Kindle ebook reader as well. (www.createspace.com)

4. Outskirts Press - Self publishing company says it offers you the best of self publishing and traditional publishing — allowing you to create your book while setting your own prices and royalties, but also getting wholesale distribution, listing on the major online book retailers’ sites, etc. (www.outskirtspress.com)

5. Dellarte Press - Self publishing company focused specifically on romance novels and other women’s fiction. You won’t find it mentioned anywhere on the site, but this company is associated with romance publisher Harlequin. (www.dellartepress.com)

6. Uptown Short Run Books - Self publish your own book for an affordable price with this self publishing company based in Dallas Texas. Get information basic services, optional design services beyond printing and binding, and pricing — you can publish quantities as small as 25 and book lengths as small as 20 pages. (uptownshortrunbooks.com)

7. iUniverse - Company offers a number of self publishing packages, from the very basic printing and binding to a range of design and distribution services as well. Choose which is right for you and get started immediately. (www.iuniverse.com)

8. Xlibris - On demand book publishing company offers a number of packages for black-and-white or color printing, specialty publishing packages, etc. (www2.xlibris.com)

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