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Shamontiel
2/21/2008 12:29 AM UTC
LuLu will ship them out within 2-3 days directly to the seller. It may be a little more expensive to do it this way, but personally, I'd rather do that than have a bunch of books collecting dust. The marketing plan does not change regardless of whether an author uses a POD or a vanity press company. For anyone who has queries about PODs or LuLu, please feel free to contact me at http://www.shamontiel.com. (Oh, and I really enjoyed hearing Mr. Kevin Johnson on the show. He had some great tips!)
2/21/2008 12:28 AM UTC
One last thing before I go for writers who are thinking about vanity press companies. The downside to some of those overzealous companies is that many of them refuse to let you make corrections once a proof has been sent and some are not willing to correct their OWN mistakes, which could land you in court. PODs are more willing to correct an error on THEIR part from experiences of POD authors I know, and yes, with PODs, you can be prepared to order books at a moment's notice, and companies like
2/20/2008 8:00 PM UTC
However, the perk of POD books is that you can order the precise amount of books that a seller may want (such as Heritage Books--Chicago), which sells my titles. POD books can be ordered at any point and time for how ever many the author wants. Companies like LuLu do give the author the opportunity to be their own publisher and exclude LuLu's name. However, everyone is entitled to their opinions.
2/20/2008 7:54 PM UTC
I have to disagree with Nakea's statement about Border's, specifically when it comes to print-on-demand books. Barnes & Noble was immediately willing to sell my books in their regional stores because I was a Chicago author. Border's refused to do this because by the book being print-on-demand (even though it was available through Ingram), they would have to back order the book. Border's does not back order books. I understand that that is one of the downfalls of print-on-demand companies. Ho
2/20/2008 7:29 PM UTC
to talk to students who are interested in publishing, specifically English classes. -http://www.shamontiel.com
2/20/2008 7:26 PM UTC
Thank you to the caller who said schools are also a great way to sell book. I have had major success networking with my alma mater, Lincoln University, and saw another writer who graduated from Tennessee State University (and who is a fraternity member) have a couple of lines of people buying his book during homecoming. Homecoming is actually a great way to market and to get a massive amount of people to talk to at once. Talking at universities or other schools are also a great way to market and
2/20/2008 7:23 PM UTC
Here is an article I wrote on some common misconceptions I've run into when speaking with other self-published authors, as well as a major mistake that I had to learn from (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/291815/selfpublishing_myths.html).
2/20/2008 7:21 PM UTC
Here is a link for self-publishers who want to go with a print-on-demand company: (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/36927/selfpublishing_with_a_printondemand.html), and I do consider several print-on-demand books as "serious self-publishing." Economically, it may work to a beginning writer's advantage.
2/20/2008 6:35 PM UTC
...lawyer, and that my contract was too long for him. Now, what lawyer do you know that'll say a contract is too long? And on top of that, he had no contract readily available. I know several lawyers (real estate and financial mainly), and they'll whip out contracts on you as fast as they'll whip out business cards. I won't even sign medical forms without reading the fine line cautions. I sincerely think that's the best advice that any writer should know if they want to do it as a profession.
2/20/2008 6:34 PM UTC
I'm only at 36:00, but I wanted to backpack on one of the female speakers who talked about being quick to sign a contract. Amen! I went through hell and highwater with a publishing company over a ghostwriting contract, and I refused to sign it until I agreed to all of the terms, as well as freelance writing for a website. There are some agents and publishers who are shady, and they feed on anxious writers who just want to be put on. I had one owner of a website lie and tell me that he was a lawy
Black Author Network
2/20/2008 4:59 PM UTC
EDC Creations is now accepting applications in to the Black Authors Network. Listen to the show to get the email address.
2/20/2008 4:58 PM UTC
This was a powerful show! New authors and inspiring writers, need to really think about downloading this show and saving it!
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