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The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing [Paperback]

Donna M. Murphy (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)


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Book Description

October 10, 1999
Chock full of valuable information, checklists, troubleshooting, and resources, The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing gets women on the path toward pursuing their creative dreams.

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"For women who are considering self-publishing, this new, comprehensive, practical and empowering guide provides all the answers to make the self-publishing process easier. A must read!" -- Mark Ortman, Author of A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing

"I think there are so many people out there with good stories and information to share, but who have no idea how to go from idea to published material. Your book gives them the information and the tools they need." -- Dana L. Klausmeyer, Owner of Center for Creative Solutions

"Murphy gives you the tools to construct a vigorous and prosperous [publishing] business... [i]f you've ever dreamed of seeing your name in print, of launching a successful business, of influencing thousands of people with your ideas, this book is for you!" -- Marilyn Ross, Executive Director of the SPAN & Coauthor of The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing and Jump Start Your Book Sales

"The Small Publishers, Artists & Writers Network (SPAWN) encourages the exchange of ideas, information, and other mutual benefits. The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing will be a great new reference for our members!" -- Mary Embree, Executive Director of SPAWN

Donna takes away all the fears and doubts of independent publishing. You provide the ingredients...Donna Murphy provides a recipe book that will lead to publishing success and profits. -- Joe Sabah, President of Colorado Independent Publisher's Association & Author of How to Get on Radio Talk Shows All Across America Without Leaving Your Home or Office

The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing captures [you] from the very beginning giving an interesting account of the history of publishing then takes the reader on a guided tour through the self-publishing process. This is a practical reference manual that will be appreciated by its readers." -- Mary K. Tanner, Editor & Owner of Hidden Talents

From the Back Cover

If you have the desire to join the ranks of Vicki Lansky, Marlo Morgan, and Irma Rombauer; if you have every thought about publishing your own work, then The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing is the book for your! Written by a woman, for women, this book offers a fresh, new perspective on the world of publishing. It provides women with everything they need to know about self-publishing and more. Donna M. Murphy, author of Organize Your Books in 6 Easy Steps, now shares her passion with other women who want to be authors and publishers in this hands-on comprehensive guide to self-publishing.

What You'll Find Inside:
- The top 10 reasons why women don't self-publish
- What type of genre is best suited for self-publishing
- 8 compelling reasons why women should self-publish
- Success stories from self-published authors Vicki Lansky, Paula Begoun, and Mary Appelhof
- Revealing statistics about the impact of women in business


Product Details

  • Paperback: 236 pages
  • Publisher: Irie Pub (October 10, 1999)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0966484894
  • ISBN-13: 978-0966484892
  • Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 7.8 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,211,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Donna M. Murphy is technical and business communications specialist and published author who designs and develops key solution products for print and online media.

Business publications, operating procedures, process documentation, training manuals, presentations, and quality assurance encompass a large portion of her work. Donna provides editorial and publication design services for industries ranging from information technology, environmental engineering, and small business to career cultivation for women, personal branding, and publishing.

Prior to her communication and design work, Donna worked as a computer systems analyst, Web content editor, technical copywriter, and communications instructor. Her clients have included HP, Motorola, GE, Texas Children's Hospital, and Shell.

Donna is currently an assistant editor with Atlantic Publishing Group, Inc. where she has edited and co-authored "How to Open and Operate a Financially Successful Vending Business," and "The Complete Guide to Windowsill Plants." She is currently working on a third book, "How to Write Query Letters."

Donna is also the author of two self-published books"Organize Your Books in 6 Easy Steps," and "The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing." She has authored and published numerous articles and resource booklets which have been featured in various magazines, business journals, and online communities including Real Women Real Issues, Work.Home.You., The Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Suite101, Digital Women, iVillage, and Bizymoms.

 

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Right on Target, March 21, 2000
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This review is from: The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing (Paperback)
The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing is an example of perfect target marketing. Women purchase 68 percent of all trade books. If you aim your message at women, a great majority of the potential buyers will identify with your book. For example, it only took Chicken Soup for the Woman's Soul six months to sell as many copies as the original Chicken Soup for the Soul sold in its first three years. Women will listen to women talking about women's issues. This book was made for a woman but is strong enough for a man :) . Highly recommended. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One Stop Shopping for Authors, November 30, 1999
This review is from: The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing (Paperback)
Well written and extremely well organized, this book is a must read for all authors. Whether you are in the beginning stages of your writing project, or at the end of your journey, The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing will provide you with the map you need to arrive at your destination prepared and ready for anything.

The introduction to publishing and primer on women's needs in particular, is right on target for the women of today. This book arms you with the ammunition you need to conquer your fears and head straight on down the publishing road. There is a production budget, production schedule, list of proofreader's marks, a formula for determining a price for your book, marketing plan, and tips for book fulfillment. This is the first book I have seen with all these tools rolled into one.

Truly what it claims to be, The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing is "a comprehensive guide for helping women understand and pursue self-publishing...". Well done!

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4.0 out of 5 stars SHE HELPED ME!, January 19, 2000
This review is from: The Woman's Guide to Self-Publishing (Paperback)
I would like to say that Donna Murphy helped me big time! Without her help on self publishing I would still be sitting around wondering what to do. She is knowledgeable and patient and I highly reccommend her to anyone who has ever thought of self publishing. Larry D. Hilton / Author of Jujitsu -Nippon Ketsugo Ryu ( realistic self defense )
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