“Publishing my own book” can mean two very different things: You self-publish through a platform (Amazon KDP, Draft2Digital, IngramSpark, etc.). You sign with a traditional publisher (they publish it; you’re the author). Your autonomy depends on which path you take—and … Read More
Print-on-demand (POD) is a fulfillment model where products are manufactured only after a customer places an order. Instead of holding inventory, you upload designs to a platform or connect a supplier to your online store. When someone buys, the supplier … Read More
The publishing landscape has changed dramatically over the last two decades. Once, writers had a single path to see their work in print: secure a literary agent, land a deal with a publishing house, and wait for their book to … Read More
Self-publishing is not a recent phenomenon, but the development of the digital book market in the early 2000s enabled this method of publishing, as it is particularly well suited to this type of publication, to experience strong growth. Technological advances … Read More
These are platforms where it is possible to produce, publish and distribute a digital book directly online. These platforms do not have a book selection policy, so they are not considered digital publishers. The selection previously operated by publishers from … Read More
The self-publishing of a book is not limited to the paper format, the e-book format is also very common. Digital self-publishing, by freeing the author-publisher from the constraints of printing and paper, distribution via traditional networks, or dispatch by post, … Read More
Printing and digital technology have given broader access to knowledge. Earlier it was difficult to print and sell books without the help of traditional publishing houses. Major publishing houses are more selective in accepting the works for publication. It shrinks the … Read More
There are many reasons that can lead a creator to make the decision to self-publish. The pursuit of complete autonomy, the desire to exercise control over the entire publication process, and the desire to offer the audience a more personal … Read More
The self-publisher must know all the stages of traditional publication since he must take the place of all publishing and distribution professionals. However, they can choose to call on professionals from each sector to ensure optimal results or to use … Read More
Self-publishing is for an author to take himself in charge of the edition of his works, without going through a publishing house. It accurately distinguishes from publishing on publisher‘s account or author‘s account. In the first case, in fact, the … Read More
