Self-Publishing: Is it right for you?

by Julia Paterson

Read Julia's article, Self-Publishing: Is it right for you?!!

SELF-PUBLISHING: COMPANIES

www.trafford.com
Located in Victoria, British Columbia
Phone: 1-888-232-4444
NOTES: This is an amazing site! I highly recommend looking closely at Trafford as they provide "one-stop shopping" so to speak. They have an Author Toolkit where you can look at all the different packages they have available and their prices. One package includes ecommerce marketing and your own website. Their highest package includes promotion and distribution services. They provide a free Publishing Guide (also downloadable in PDF format), as well as being able to calculate your book's profit potential. Another bonus is a link to editors and illustrators, if you need help in this area. When contacting Trafford, please indicate that you received their information directly from me (Julia Paterson) - OR - you can visit this link: www.trafford.com/5988?keyword=10018

www.4thfloorpress.com
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Phone 403-282-7370
NOTES: Although there is no pricing on this site, contact with the company indicated that they specialize in 'custom book building' so each product they work on is unique. Their site indicates that they can do it all for you as they have people who can provide the different services required.

http://ipac-publishers.com/IPACPublishers.html
NOTES: This site lists self-publishers who can assist you with the process. Majority are based in Calgary, Alberta. Check out the 'net for a chapter near you.

www.parapublishing.com
NOTES: This is Dan Poynter's website. All of his books have been self-published and he is very successful. This is a great resource as you can find LOTS of information about self-publishing there, as well as purchase courses if you so choose.

GRAPHIC DESIGNER:

www.h2okaycreative.com
NOTES: One of the owners of this company, Angela Hook, is fabulous!! Her book cover designs and marketing material are amazing and I hired her to do some marketing materials for my own company. You will be astounded with her 'works of art'!! Angela has graciously offered a 10% discount for anyone who hires her as a result of this article - so please remember to tell her where you got her name!! She already charges less than many of her counterparts in the business, so this is a VERY GOOD DEAL!!

PRINTERS:

www.blitzprint.com
Located in Calgary, Alberta
Phone: 1-866-479-3248
NOTES: My books were printed at BlitzPrint. I can attest to their high quality work and professional staff. They have some great information on their website, so please check it out!! BlitzPrint gets new customers from this article, they will be given a generous 10% more books with any order (i.e. if you order 100 books, you will receive 110 books, at no extra charge)!! IMPORTANT: IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THIS OFFER, YOU MUST ENTER THE PROMOTIONAL CODE "LNK9975" WHEN REQUESTING YOUR ONLINE QUOTE.

www.priorityprinting.ab.ca
Located in Edmonton, Alberta
Phone: 1-800-465-2237
NOTES: This website provides great information about the self-publishing process. They will also provide a printing quote when you complete a form online.

MARKETING/PUBLICIST/AGENT:

www.inktreemarketing.com
Located in Calgary, Alberta
NOTES: Joni Hamilton is the contact on this website. She has had great success in marketing her self-published book and is now helping others do the same. If you sign up for her free monthly newsletter (on self-publishing and marketing), you can purchase her Self-Publishing and Marketing Courses for a nice discount ($79 vs. $97 Canadian). Joni has generously offered to hold this price for anyone who buys from this article. She also has an e-book titled, "Beginner's Guide to Publicity" which was selling for $79 Canadian at last viewing. Joni is also available to act as your publicist/agent.

www.markvictorhansen.com
NOTES: You can find out more about Mr. Hansen's upcoming conferences and workshops. He covers book marketing, speaking and his new conference relates to marketing for small businesses.

EDITORS:

While you may wish to try and edit your book on your own, it is HIGHLY recommended that you have a professional editor go through it. Remember, once your book is printed, you are stuck with those copies!!

www.editors.ca
NOTES: This is the link to the Editor's Association of Canada. If you are in another country, you will probably have an equivalent association there. A quick search on the web will likely provide additional links.

If you require help finding an editor, please contact me as I may have someone to refer you to at that time.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

www.collectionscanada.ca
NOTES: This is the location in Canada where you can obtain your free ISBN number, which you must have to get your book publible> shed.

www.alexandrawriters.org
Located in Calgary, Alberta
NOTES: This is an author's support group. They also have a service to critique your manuscript, if you so wish. More details are on the website.

www.writersguild.ab.ca
This is the link for the Writer's Guild of Alberta, which is also a writer's support group. This is definitely a website you'll want to check out!!

www.onlineforbooks.com/resources/selfpublish.html
This is a great listing of resources. I hope you'll check it out!

I strongly encourage you to continue searching on the web for additional resources to support you in your self-publishing business. There are TONS of great websites, books, courses and mentors out there to help you.

To learn more about my book, "Creating A Wealth Mentality", please contact me directly at 1-877-265-4247, or email me at focalpoint@shaw.ca

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