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A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing: A Step-by-Step Handbook to Prepare, Print, Distribute & Promote Your Own Book - 3rd edition (Paperback)

by Mark Ortman (Author) "Self-publishing has become one of the fastest growing segments in the publishing industry today..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, United States, Broadway Tarrytown (more...)
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Ortman supplies a good overview of the stages involved in publishing one's own nonfiction (and "to a slightly lesser degree, poetry and fiction"). Nor is he shy about citing other books that cover his topics in greater detail. Assuming you know little about the process, he discusses getting started, developing promotional materials and securing reviews, distribution, and continued marketing. Far from the whole story, but a good start, particularly for someone whose interests are just beginning to quicken. Denise Perry Donavin --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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"A Simple Guide lays a solid foundation for navigating this sometimes treacherous course." -- Writers' Journal

"A great answer to the seemingly endless complexities of getting your book out. A MUST READ before you take the leap!" -- Writer's Information Network

This book functions like an expanded action list. Keep it close at hand to remind your of the things that really need to be done. Highly recommended!" -- Small Press Exchange

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  • Paperback: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Wise Owl Books & Music; 3rd edition (January 1, 2000)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0963469908
  • ISBN-13: 978-0963469908
  • Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 3.7 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,076,000 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A practical, "user friendly", invaluable instruction guide., July 4, 2000
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
In A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing, Mark Ortman lays out simple, concise, step-by-step "how to" guides for preparing, printing, distributing, and promoting a book that is published by its author. Now in a thoroughly updated third edition, A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing also includes the phenomena of on-line publishing and the electronic book (ebook). All of the references and resources for successful self-publishing are presented, including the easiest way to get started; where to apply for a copyright and ISBN number; ways to publishing a manuscript on the Internet; where to have a book printed economically; how to promote and distribute books on the Internet. A Simple Guide to Self-Publishing is a practical, "user friendly" instruction guide and reference that will prove invaluable for the novice self- publisher.
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5.0 out of 5 stars To the Point & up to Date, March 21, 2000
By Dan Poynter "Author-Publisher-Speaker" (Santa Barbara, CA United States) - See all my reviews
  
The Simple Guide to Self-Publishing is clear, accurate and up-to-date. Mark Ortman has condensed years of experience into concise and valuable checklists (complete with check-off boxes). Now the book has been revised again to include electronic and on-demand printing. You will refer to this book again and again. DanPoynter@ParaPublishing.com
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best Short Self-Publishing How-to Book, July 27, 2001
By Suzanne Thomas (Colorado, United States) - See all my reviews
This simple guide is exactly that, the bare bones basics for those who don't want to wade through hundreds of pages. You can get more than three times the information for only twice the price in a book like Dan Poynter's The Self-Publishing Manual, but more is not always best for everyone. If you are the type of person who wants "Just the facts" this book could be your ideal introduction to self-publishing.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Little Book
Mark Ortman's "simple guide" is an easy to read, comprehensive look at the various aspects involved in self-publishing, including preparatory steps (copyright, ISBN), printing,... Read more
Published on March 23, 2006 by Dr. James Gardner

2.0 out of 5 stars Insufficient Info
This book may be a handy ADDITION to your publishing library, but it is definitely not "the" source book for marketing. Read more
Published on July 26, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars See if Self-Publishing is Right for You
This book helps you compare regular publishing with self-publishing to see if it's right for you.

Three main questions underlie the process:
Why do you want to publish your... Read more

Published on November 25, 2001 by Karen Oberst

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple is Great
Back in the late 1980's I had the privilege of attending a self-publishing workshop with Mark Ortman, the author of this excellent how-to guide. Read more
Published on January 29, 2001 by Kirk VandenBerghe

5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect resource on the basics of Self-Publishing.
The perfect resource on the basics of Self-Publishing. An easy read that inspires and motivates a writers spirit from pen to printed page. Read more
Published on July 2, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An invaluable tool for anyone interested in the book world.
Mark's book is a concise and invaluable tool for anyone interested in pursuing their dream of writing and publishing their own book. Read more
Published on January 6, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars It really is simple and all you need to self-publish.
I met Mark at one of his classes on publishing in late 1995. I knew absolutely nothing about publishing when I attended the class; all I had was an idea for a book. Read more
Published on July 31, 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book.
This is the best book you'll find for the money. I met Mark Ortman at Bumbershoot Book Fair in Seattle in 1994 and '95. He's sharp. Read more
Published on July 8, 1996

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the best book you'll find for the money
I met Mark Ortman at Bumbershoot Book Fair in Seattle in 1994 and '95. He's sharp. He has done his research and he doesn't bother with that which is not "it. Read more
Published on July 4, 1996

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