• Introductory_Articles
• Recommended_Books_to_Read
• Important_Websites
• Small_Publishers_Online_Discussion_Forum
• Educational_Seminars_-_Webinars
• Editing_Services
• Design_and_Marketing_Services

SLPA Newsletters

INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHING

Beginner's Tips

SLPA advice for aspiring authors and publishers

What Kinds of Freelance Editors Are There?

This synopsis defines the distinctly different types of editing, and editors, required by a book in development.

By SLPA member Katherine Pickett

The Copyediting Process in a Nutshell

What is the copyediting process? Find out in this one-page summation. By SLPA member Katherine Pickett

Is Independent Publishing for You?

Quick, concise clarification of what it really means to publish your book independently. By SLPA member Linda Austin

Methods of Publishing

Brief yet thorough explanation of the different methods available to publish your book, with pros and cons.

By SLPA member Linda Austin

Self-Publishing: How Much Will It Cost?

Ballpark figures of rates and fees, to help you estimate the cost of publishing your book.

Getting Your Book into the Marketplace

How do you get your print book into the bookstores, and where else can you sell it? By SLPA member Linda Austin

How to Start a Publishing Business in Missouri

The 7 steps that will allow you to make money as a publisher of your books. By SLPA member Linda Austin

RECOMMENDED READING
The Book Publisher’s Handbook
by Eric Kampmann
The Self-Publishing Manual: How to Write, Print,
and Sell Your Own Book
by Dan Poynter
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing
by Tom and Marilyn Ross
1001 Ways to Market Your Books
by John Kremer
Business and Legal Forms for Authors and Self-Publishers by Tad Crawford
Getting It Printed
by Mark Beach and Eric Kenly
Beyond the Bookstore
by Brian Jud
Publishing for Profit
by Thomas Woll
Red Hot Internet Publicity
by Penny Sansevieri

WEBSITES
Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA)
http://www.ibpa-online.org

Small Publishers Association of North America (SPAN) http://www.spannet.org

Dan Poynter
http://www.parapublishing.com

John Kremer
http://www.bookmarket.com

Midwest Book Review
http://www.midwestbookreview.com

(information about submitting books for review along with many great publishing resources)

The Permissions Group
http://www.permissionsgroup.com/

(copyright and permissions consulting company)

SMALL PUBLISHERS ONLINE DISCUSSION FORUM
This Yahoo Group is a community of authors and small presses interested or involved in independent publishing and book marketing. It is sponsored by SPAN. Both newcomers and veterans are welcome.
To join, visit http://groups.yahoo.com/ and search for “Self-Publishing.”

EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS/WEBINARS
IBPA Publishing University – March 9-10, 2012 in San Francisco, CA. Register at http://ibpapublishinguniversity.com/. The IBPA also hosts Monthly Webinars and a smaller educational weekend each year in a different location. Visit the IBPA web site at www.IBPA-online.org for details.

SPAN Monthly Webinars – covering a publishing topic in depth each month Visit the SPAN web site at www.SPANnet.org for details.

EDITORIAL, PROOFREADING & INDEXING HELP
We can put you in touch with professionals who can handle these specialized tasks for you at industry-standard rates.

See: Service Providers

DESIGN, PRINTING, ILLUSTRATION & MARKETING HELP
We can introduce you to professionals who can work with you on book design, illustrating your book, printing your book or devloping your marketing programs at industry-standard rates.

See: Service Providers