tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259386991508935093.post8650380317361626827..comments2024-03-24T12:14:08.296-04:00Comments on THE DAILY BEAT: Self-publishing encouragementRick Dale, author of The Beat Handbookhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17721559977431022390noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259386991508935093.post-13587552457113765342009-01-22T18:43:00.000-05:002009-01-22T18:43:00.000-05:00Thanks, Karl. I will definitely look into Outskirt...Thanks, Karl. I will definitely look into Outskirts (again) as I am editing a book for a friend and then self-publishing.<BR/><BR/>~RickRick Dale, author of The Beat Handbookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17721559977431022390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259386991508935093.post-42158422253089165322009-01-22T14:51:00.000-05:002009-01-22T14:51:00.000-05:00Rick - Nice post and congratulations on your "...Rick - Nice post and congratulations on your "The Beat Handbook." You're right, book sales and royalties is an important consideration in self-publishing. <BR/><BR/>I noticed that you published under Booksurge. They are a popular option and do have an alliance with Amazon, makes them appealing on the surface, but that affiliation is actually their largest disadvantage, since your book will only be available on Amazon. Booksurge doesn't list books on Barnes & Noble or any other web retailer nor do they automatically distribute through the largest US book wholesaler, Ingram.<BR/> <BR/>You may want to check out Outskirts Press. Outskirts Press lists books on Amazon, along with all those other places Booksurge misses.<BR/><BR/>Beyond that distribution advantage, Outskirts Press also offers greater pricing flexibility, higher royalties, along with more comprehensive marketing services and options. <BR/> <BR/>Perhaps authors will find this information interesting:<BR/> <BR/>http://outskirtspress.com/marketing.php <BR/>http://outskirtspress.com/articles_retailmargin.html <BR/>http://outskirtspress.com/marketing/6surefire.php<BR/><BR/>Again congrats on your work. Great title, content, cover design.<BR/><BR/>Karl SchroederAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com