Where were you when ...? Maybe I should be ashamed of this fact, but I'll tell you anyway. Unlike most people I know, I can not remember where I'm at the moment I heard of this tragedy, national or global catastrophe. But I remember exactly where I was when I discovered that self-publishing an option for the average Joe was. Or Joann, how can be the case. I was forever known to walk on a path to nowhere, as a treadmill at the gym. I had a random magazine for the sole purpose of hiding the bad packed digital numbers, those who mock you with their in-your-face announcements, how much more you have to go and how many calories the self-appointed pain is actually burning. I had already searched the whole thing and read the article of interest, there was nothing left to do but scan the advertising. And there it was, tucked away a little white square with black letters in the lower left corner of the right. I leaned close to make sure I read it right I was. It was an invitation to your own book as a Christmas gift for your family to publish. At this point I had never heard the terms vanity press, self published work, or print-on-demand. A little Christmas book for the family seemed like a miracle in itself a chance. I forgot the name of the company before I came home, but that did not matter, the Internet search engine was a good friend of that time. I put that engine revved directly with the words "to self-publish book" and was on the number of elements, it took a surprise! I could not believe what's out there and I had never heard of it. I did some research (not enough), took a firm and got to work. Then I sent the manuscript paid the money and waited. A Serious Dent on my bank account Sure enough, in a few weeks ago I was in possession of a copy of my book in my hands, and I was thrilled. This all took place during the last phase of my chemotherapy treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukemia, he helped the healing process by giving me something to focus on besides my illness. It has a lot to me in many different ways. Also costs a lot. By the time all was said and done, I was almost $ 1500.00, maybe a little more. The money covered the construction of the cover, the formatting of the manuscript (page numbers and headings, no service or promotion services) to review a galley copy, 10 "free" copies, a few small changes after it was uploaded, and a for sale at its site location. I had no control over what looked like the side or said, I still have no control over the price. I will be forever grateful for this experience, it had been a decisive moment in my life-dreams suddenly the potential to reality. Besides, was where I go get another $ 1500.00 to do this exciting process again? A revelation By chance (more like divine providence), I came to Piers Anthony's Internet Publishing page to find out. If you have not heard of Piers Anthony, you've probably never had a look through the fantasy section of your favorite bookstore taken, but that's okay, you can not stop themselves, taking advantage of its site review. I think he has any self-publishing available man on the side to have. Better yet, he updated regularly, so you know who went out of business, who just walked away, and who is allegedly tearing off the little guys. Of course, it also lets you know who the good and what they offer. It is an alphabetical list of what you always do well, hang in there until you get the "M" section and passed to Lulu. Now, before I begin to sing Lulu, I'll mention that this company is not for everyone. If you expect the most of your sales with bricks and mortar are making bookstores across the country ordered your book the case, this is not the place for you (and think you might want, whether self-publishing really the route for you) . If you are not a self-motivated individual, it is definitely not for you, and you look over the rest of Piers Anthony's list and find something more suited to your needs. Great things about Lulu It's up to you how much or how little you spend your creation, but it is quite possible to publish a book for free. And it's a nice story. Lulu does not buy any rights. You can choose from three different book covers: perfect binding, spiral binding, or saddle. Bound covers are in the works for the future and pocket books in four sizes: 6 "x9", 8.5 "x11", 9 "x7" (landscape) and 7.5 "X7.5". There is also a 6.625 "x10.25" option for comic authors. You have the option of selling your work as an e-book. You can create and upload your own cover, or you can choose from a large and varied selection, choose Lulu offers. Lulu does not buy any rights. You can choose only one book, thousands of pounds, or any number between buying. There are "magic numbers" in the way most of the order that can significantly reduce your per-book cost. They are sold with a free "storefront" on the website to your book from provided. There are a variety of work opportunities that showcase presentation, or you can simply select one of the ready-to-go templates. Your shop window with a blog. Enter the length of your license fees, so you have complete control over how much your book sells for. The Help section of the website is easy to maneuver, and the instructions are easy to understand. Most support comes from the variety of forums set up at the site. They are very specific topics that will save you a lot of times when you searched for answers. Help is coming through the forums do not only have the Lulu staff, but also volunteers as Lulu Masters and other regular "Lulu" as you know. Did I mention that Lulu does not buy any rights? What this means for you, that you are free to make your book at any time to sell to everyone. You are promoting to traditional publishers and received an offer, you have no legal and / or binding obligation, Lulu, you can drag it down at any time and sell your rights at will. There is no contract. (This is very important. If for any reason you choose a different self-publishing, make sure you understand the legal consequences of the contract you sign.) Move in money About the free things there are optional services. "Optional" being the keyword. If you need the processing, graphics, publishing or marketing services, there are Lulu's rent. They are not members of the staff, but if you go through the Lulu Services Marketplace, you can be sure that they rest staff approval. Even if you and / or want to have these additional services, you are not required to be found in the Lulu Services Marketplace. You can find them through Lulu forums, other websites, in your own hometown. Heck, maybe your best friend who might be willing to do your editing in exchange for a babysitting service in English as my major. The point is, it's all in your hands. ISBN You may want to part with the money for an International Standard Book Number (ISBN). And the ISBN is 10 digits and with various information, including the publisher and the home country (language) coding. Lulu offers two packages for this. The first is the Basic Distribution Service and costs $ 34.95 called (all dollar amounts are USD). This package contains the ISBN, a scannable bar code on the back of the book (needed to sell the shops), and a listing in Books in Print. Books in Print is a searchable database of used booksellers, researchers, librarians, researchers, teachers and others who might seek for the exact title. This package also includes the possibility of a one-year internship in the Amazon Marketplace. (Whether you choose this option will depend on your future plans as if you are on the Global Service or not update.) The Global Distribution Service costs $ 149.95. If you are upgrading, the money you paid for basic, applied these costs. Global gives you the ISBN, barcode, books in print advertisements, and places you in the database of Ingram, which happens to be the largest book wholesaler in the United States. This allows large retailers (Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.) to sell your book. What this means for you that your book will not be earlier than the online bookstores such sites. In addition to Books in Print and Ingram title, title in the database of the UK, Neilson BookData will be entered, available to places in the world. During the process, you must purchase a copy of the book to review and approve. All changes to your book, after the approval of the Global ISBN costs a pretty penny. How does Lulu make money? Lulu makes money by a percentage of your royalties on the sale price for themselves. A 25% addition to your license-free means they get 20% of the profits do not change the amount you set for yourself. It sounds a little confusing, but it really is not. If the base cost of your book is $ 10.00, and set a license fee for himself of $ 1.00, Lulu will tack on an additional $ 0.25, the storefront book price is now $ 11.25. There are other considerations into account in your book for sale on Amazon Marketplace or via the Global Distribution taken, as these places also need to be a certain amount to be paid. More information is available at the Lulu website. Do I get perks for the promotion of Lulu? Nope. There are no transfer points are searched, not a penny-per-view bonuses add up in my PayPal account. I know for two reasons. Man, I am very grateful for the opportunity that they have put at my disposal and the promotion of their services is a concrete way to show recognition, and two, I know it's someone else out there who are on Lulu must know someone who might find hope to know that some dreams, at least within reach. And hope is a mighty powerful tool for healing, I can testify to that. Anyway, I do not know who or what can stand to benefit from my stand on a soap box for Lulu, but God does. And that is reason enough for me. Do not go under my word for everything. Investigate for yourself. In fact, I'll stop here, in the words of Piers Anthony from his latest (August 2005) review of Lulu "Lulu said one of the fastest growing in the self-publisher is and always will be a force on the field, they must do something right. "
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