The Cost of Self-Publishing: Final Accounting
When the expenses are all logged and revenue is tallied, how does the self-published author decide whether or not the outcome was worth the cost?
Self-PublishingA collection of 10 posts
The Cost of Self-Publishing: Travel and Legal
It’s tempting as a self-published author to fantasize about that glamorous cross-country book tour. But is such a thing practical, or even necessary?
The Cost of Self-Publishing: Marketing and Publicity
If a book drops and no one hears it, does it make a sale? Some thoughts on marketing, publicity, and the hidden costs of free advertising.
The Cost of Self-Publishing: Fulfillment Expenses
What associations does the word “fulfillment” conjure? To an exhausted self-publisher, it might be less about personal satisfaction than endless hours stuffing envelopes for a few extra dollars.
The Cost of Self-Publishing: Production Expenses
A professionally edited manuscript is only the first step in our self-publishing odyssey. It takes some serious coin to turn that manuscript into an actual book.
The Cost of Self-Publishing: Editorial Expenses
Putting out my own book cost me plenty, both financially and personally. Was it worth it? Let's look at the numbers.