Self-publishing can be a rewarding and profitable experience, and it's a way of 'getting your work out there'. Not only does self-publishing allow you total control of the creative process, it also means that all finished copies, the full copyright and all money received from book sales remain yours.
Many first-time authors find it difficult to get their work accepted by traditional publishing houses. Because of the competitive nature of publishing, publishers won't take on projects with a risk of unpredictable sales or those that appeal to a limited audience. Thanks to digital technology, you can print on demand to test the 'sales potential' of your book without the expense of a large print run.
Self-publishing can be daunting but it need not be. It can actually be fun. There are many steps involved in turning a manuscript into an actual book: editing, typesetting, cover design, ISBN/barcode, copyright, printing options, book launches - these are all issues that the self-publishing author must deal with. The best part of all this is that YOU have total control over every aspect.
We at Busybird can hold your hand. We can help you at any stage of this process. We can go through it all or just help with one or two things.
Self-publishing, who is it good for?
Authors who:
-- have a ready-made market or business to on-sell books
-- have written a family history to share with just family
-- are frustrated with dealing with traditional publishers
-- want total control over all editing and design
-- want to retain all copyright
-- want all profits from their work.