A repeat of my October UMKC Communiversity workshop: “Self-Publishing with Print-On-Demand” will take place on March 4, from 6:30-8:00. The last class was very, very interesting — participants went away pleased and I learned even more about just how POD is really beginning to take hold and exactly who can benefit.
This is the class description:
Ever dream of being an author? It’s time to dust off that manuscript. New developments in printing mean self-publishing and no longer require a large upfront investment. This class will introduce you to the leading companies offering Print-on-Demand services, teach you how POD works and what it takes to publish your book. Course will also cover CD-on demand options available to musicians and audiobook producers.
If you’re in/around Kansas City, please join us!
A Word on BookSurge :
Conscious Images® LLC is a BookSurge affiliate, yet I didn’t publish with them. Why?
My original contact with them came when preparing literature for the POD class mentioned above. I found them friendly, open and helpful — an excellent sign that they were treated well and truly wanted to help their clients. The more I looked into Booksurge the more I was impressed. Their tight integration with Amazon (they are owned by Amazon) can help in many ways, mostly through helping authors explore little-known but potentially powerful features. To this date my contact with them continues to impress me.
But mostly I’m a fan because publishing with a company like BookSurge means, essentially, that someone has your back. If the dream comes true and your book takes off, they are extremely well placed and it is in their own best interest to help you publicize your book.
An example is Jules E.D. Shepard’s Nearly Normal Cooking for Gluten-Free Eating. The book touched on a timely issue and the recipes were a hit. A profile in The Washington Post didn’t hurt, and now her next book is to be put out by Da Capo. I don’t know the inside story — who courted who, how the profiles and reviews were negotiated, but I have a strong feeling that it was a combination of the author’s hard work and BookSurge’s connections.
Do I regret my decision to use a strict printer? Not at all. But do I wish someone was there making a couple calls on my behalf? Of course!
High on my blog to-do list is a post on “Why I Did It,” and it will touch on all of these issues and more.
Here’s a bonus Gluten-Free Chocolate-Chip Cookie recipe from the book, courtesy of The Washington Post.
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