Comments on: How much does it cost to self-publish?

By: Dave Bricker

Dave Bricker — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:34:22 +0000

While the self-publishing education establishment is weighing in, I’ll add my voice to Judy Cullins’.

There are so many “you can do it - it’s easy” books out there. Yes, you can do it, but it’s not easy and it’s not free. Beyond the costs of production, publishing requires tremendous dedication and tenacity.

Thanks for telling it like it is.

Dave Bricker

By: Judy Cullins

Judy Cullins — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:37:00 +0000

Carol, I just wanted to acknowledge this blog post. The publishing costs are reasonable when you think of all the mistakes newbies make–and even long time professionals.

I always coach new people to start a budget account yesterday. Most don’t think of it.

By: admin

admin — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:26:49 +0000

Thanks Walt -

Maybe that should be my next blog post.

Carol

By: Walt Shiel

Walt Shiel — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 11:56:45 +0000

Nice, comprehensive overview. I wish more would-be self-publishers would spend more time developing realistic budgets.

The other critical thing is a realistic time line. Too many are too eager to get to publication, an almost certain recipe for failure.