Self publish much?

June 11, 2008 1:59 PM

The rights to my ~400 page pop/technical book reverted to me when the publisher went bankrupt. How can I best monetize the second edition?

What publishing method (specific company suggestions welcomed) have you had success with? I'd like my investment to be minimal, ideally less than ~$1000. Are you aware of a simple, effective publish on demand solution that works with Amazon? Or should I break it into chapters, offer it online, and get money from Google AdWords or some such?

Yes, I'm certain I own all rights to my book.

posted by lothar to writing & language (4 comments total)

Are you aware of a simple, effective publish on demand solution that works with Amazon?

BookSurge is the Amazon-owned on-demand book publisher.
posted by j.edwards at 2:12 PM on June 11, 2008

I would recommend BookMobile. I've used them for a long time and they are a great company.
posted by mattbucher at 2:41 PM on June 11, 2008

John T Reed, a grumpy but smart author of books on real estate investing and youth football coaching, also has a book on self-publishing. I haven't read that one, but his other writing is actually very good when it comes to practical matters. (His politics are another matter....)
posted by CruiseSavvy at 2:42 PM on June 11, 2008

Also, to sell on Amazon, you might have to join Amazon Advantage.

Previous question.
posted by mattbucher at 2:43 PM on June 11, 2008