Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book
On June - 13 - 20105 COMMENTS
- ISBN13: 9781568601465
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Book publishing is changing. The Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2, the sequel to the best selling Self Publishing Manual describes how to use new techniques to write your book even faster, use new technology to publish it for less, and how to use social media for promotion…. More >>
Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual, Volume 2: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book
I must say that I was VERY excited to receive this book – looking forward to it immensely. However, in the end I was EXTREMELY disappointing, especially a book with a list price of $14.95 with only 144 pages although it feels more like 75 pages with the large font and open spacing. Dan Poynter is someone who I admire and I can only imagine that the person who actually wrote this book was not Dan Poynter. This book lacked substance, while attempting to comment on new technology and social media without providing any substantive information. It goes all A.D.D. on you, jumping around from a few pages of getting reviews for your book, setting up your own publishing company, making sure you have a facebook page, and digital printing, ebooks, etc. MANY of the references in the book are bad, expired, and many links don’t work…its really not something I would recommend to anyone. If you want to learn about social media, get a book on social media. I would also comment that the quality of printing wasn’t the greatest. Sorry for being critical, but respectfully -if you are going to put out a second volume – it should be an enhancement or evolution from the first, and if you are going to use the word “MANUAL” I would recommend that you make it such.
Rating: 1 / 5
Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual, Vol. 2 is an excellent resource that is filled with good information. It is well-organized and includes many links to more information about each topic. Volume 1 Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual, 16th Edition: How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book (Self Publishing Manual) is also a must have in this two volume set. These books were recommended to me by an author whose first book has recently been successfully published. The volumes include all stages from writing your book to publishing it in numerous formats.
Rating: 5 / 5
Dan Poynter is a living legend in the publishing industry. Originally published in 1979, his ‘The Self-Publishing Manual’ is in its 16th revised edition and 22nd printing. Now a second volume has been written with the specific focus of writing, printing, and selling the self-published book by utilizing cutting edge technologies and the latest up-to-date techniques. This is an indispensable instruction manual and reference for everything from copy writing a book; to print runs and inventories, to putting out downloadable, CD and eBook editions through ‘Virtual Book Publishing’; to creating additional revenue streams though audios, videos, magazine excerpts, foreign language sales; employing short-run book printers; setting up a publishing company (including tax breaks); as well as low-cost/no-cost book promotion and marketing. Also available in a Large Print Edition and an eBook edition, no aspiring or practicing self-published author should be without their very own copy of “Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual: Volume 2″ sitting side-by-side on their reference shelve with the latest edition of what is now “The Self-Publishing Manual: Volume 1″!
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a comprehensive study on the art and science of self-publishing and I learned a lot from it. It was the first book I bought on the topic (based on Amazon reviews) and I wasn’t disappointed. There are sections that weren’t relevant to me but I know that I will return to this authoritative yet readable reference again and again.
Rating: 5 / 5
Dan Poynter’s, Self-Publishing Manual, is a must read for anyone contemplating self-publishing. He defines self-publishing in language the average person can understand. He lays out a detailed step by step map to follow with a list of resources. If you are considering self-publishing as an option to bring your book to print, I strongly recommend Dan’s book, The Self-Publishing Manual!
Rating: 5 / 5