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Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?
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| Self | 23% | 215 votes | Total: 925 votes | |
| Publisher | 77% | 710 votes |
Self
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Created on: January 08, 2008
Can a Book be Both Traditionally Published AND POD Self-Published?
I self-publish and love doing so,
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by April Wilson
Created on: November 14, 2009
The question "Should you sign with a legitimate book publisher or self-publish?" is a loaded question.
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Created on: April 13, 2008
I have published numerous short stories in the horror genre and now I'm working on my first novel. I
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by LK Hunsaker
Created on: July 23, 2009
First off, the question stated here is highly biased. "Legitimate" being used in place of "traditional"
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Created on: July 08, 2007
You should self publish every time. The only thing another publisher would be able to give you more
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Created on: July 09, 2007 Last Updated: October 28, 2009
If you want to become a published author, nowadays you must publish on your own.
Don't forget, *writing
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by Codi Moltrup
Created on: June 06, 2008
Being able to write creatively takes talent. Being able to sit down and write a full-length manuscript
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by Classy Lady
Created on: July 20, 2007 Last Updated: September 15, 2010
Self publishing is the best source to use when publishing your individual work. With self publishing
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Created on: August 31, 2007 Last Updated: November 23, 2009
To properly assess traditional publishing vs. self-publishing as a means of getting your novel to readers,
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by Dale Cox
Created on: August 22, 2007
The answer to this question really revolves around your book, its market and your willingness to work
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by Lisa Fuller
Created on: July 08, 2007
Any Dream Won't do! (Apologies to Andrew Lloyd-Webber.)
What happens when you have a dream to pursue
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Created on: June 11, 2008
Writing is more than the gift of the Muse, as the Greeks called it. It is a culmination of mental labor,
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Created on: November 15, 2007
All aspiring writers should look seriously into self publishing because it can kick start their careers
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Publisher
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by Norma Budden
Created on: April 13, 2008
Publishing books through mainstream publishers definitely has advantages over self-publishing books
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Created on: July 09, 2007
Commercial publishing is preferable to self-publishing for a variety of reasons. There are some occasions
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Created on: July 09, 2007
Persuading a legitimate publisher to accept your manuscript is such a daunting task that it is tempting
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by Gary Maclean
Created on: April 04, 2008
So you have a book and you want to publish it. You've gathered all your best thoughts in between two
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Created on: July 18, 2007
The question implies that it's a simple choice authors have to make. Imagine if it were that simple!
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by Lucius Byron
Created on: April 12, 2010
It would be foolhardy to suggest that book publishers are for everyone, but if we are generalizing,
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Created on: August 07, 2007
To Self Publish or not to Self Publish...that is a HUGE question! When I first started writing my novel
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by Gail Dennehy
Created on: July 20, 2007
Are you ready to hang on the phone for six hours a day trying to set up readings? Do you have the gas
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by Sammy Stein
Created on: March 25, 2009
I have had two publishers interested in my book ' The Smile Catcher'. One compared it favourably to
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Created on: July 08, 2007 Last Updated: January 30, 2012
Using established publishers is a better choice for book publishing, by far. However, it may not be
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Created on: July 20, 2008 Last Updated: January 30, 2010
Should a writer sign with a legitimate publisher or self publish? My vote is for legitimate publishers.
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Created on: March 01, 2010
Your goals as a writer determine how you publish your message. If your goal is a limited audience
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Created on: March 07, 2008
In this particular discussion, I chose a legitimate publisher (also known as a traditional book publisher)
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by Viv Evans
Created on: July 08, 2007
If a legitimate book publisher wants to sign you, congratulations! You have passed the test and produced
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by Jason Lusk
Created on: February 22, 2008
Self-publishing is an attractive idea. Many writers try for years to sell their work to a legitimate
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Created on: March 27, 2008
If your goal is to make a living as a writer, signing with a legitimate publisher is the correct course
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by Ted Sherman
Created on: July 08, 2007
If you're writing a book and want to get it published, don't make any inquiries until you've checked
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by Sean Curtis
Created on: January 28, 2008
If given the choice, a writer should always sign with a legitimate publisher over self publishing a
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