U-Publish.Com: How Individual Writers Can Now Effectively Compete with the Giants of Publishing

by Danny O. Snow and Dan Poynter

About the Book: ...A superb manual, which makes the case for self-publishing and demonstrates that it is possible to go head to head against the Big Boys and come out a winner... Easy to read and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1588320022
• ISBN13: 9781588320025
• Release Date: July 2002
• Publisher: Unlimited Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

An up-to-date thorough guide to modern publishing

U-Publish.com is an up-to-date thorough guide to modern publishing, "a living book" that will remain current years after the first edition, thanks to its companion Web site and monthly email bulletin. A small book, it is easily portable with extensive online resources for independent or traditional publishers. It teaches you how to self-publish a quality book with a definite audience at a fraction of traditional costs and how to sell books in markets that are easier to get into and much more profitable than bookstores. The authors explain how to use new technologies that make it simpler, faster and more economical to publish and promote books. Co-author Dan Poynter, one of the world's most prominent experts on self-publishing, reminds us: "it does not matter if you sell your manuscript to a publisher or publish it yourself, the author must do the promotion." Then he proceeds to tell us exactly how to do this. Co-author Danny O. Snow, a recognized expert on High Tech publishing says, "Major publishers will increasingly adopt new methods for reaching readers, more directly in the years ahead. Meanwhile, independent authors and publishers are leading the way." He assures us: "Nearly any good book with a clearly identifiable audience can be successfully published by the author, using new technologies to lower costs and reach readers more directly." I can't think of any would-be writer, professional writer, publisher or promoter who could not profit from this exciting little book.

Fabulous book!

This is an excellent book. It's very informative and easy to read. They get down to all the nitty gritty without a lot of excess, unneeded information.

Essential guide for all independent publishers and authors

U-Publish is a must-have for any current or wannabe publisher or author. Focusing on inexpensive methods of book promotion, marketing and distribution, the book also offers an especially informative look at the new print technologies. Together, Poynter and Snow take the mystery out of "print on demand" and suggest a new publishing model that will conserve cash by offering an alternative to producing huge quantities of books before you know they will sell. Excellent, well-written guide.

DON'T BEGIN BEFORE YOU READ THIS BOOK

In my world of promote yourself I teach that e-books are the best thing since sliced bread. And since the world of e-books is new and therefore filled with uncharted waters, I send everyone to U-Publish.com. Poynter and Snow's book is the compass you need to navigate through these new waters. These two wonderful people have years of publishing and marketing experience for you to learn from.You can't help but win big with your e-book with the advice they give you between the pages. Raleigh Pinskey

How To Beat The Large Publishers At Their Own Game

I have been reading Dan Poynter's books since buying his first edition of THE SELF-PUBLISHING MANUAL. Any serious writer or publisher should read all books and resources that Dan Poynter writes. U-PUBLISH.COM is absolutely necessary for anyone who is connected to the book or publishing industry, whether writer, publisher or wannabe. The truth is, the publishing rules are changing fast. This book contains the most up-to-date methods of selling books through all channels, including SUCCESSFULLY MARKETING BOOKS ON THE INTERNET, and providing many ways to make books available to most bookstores throughout the world for only a fraction of the expense that it used to cost to put a book into printed form. Anyone who publishes a book without reading this book is inviting only small success, and also operating with a major handicap. This book will give you a huge lead way ahead of most major publishers. Danny Snow has done a terrific job of co-authoring this book.