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Publishing just got easier... Don't have a publisher? No problem! You don't need one. With the technological advances of our time, it is completely affordable and pragmatic to independently publish your own work or to operate a small publishing house. In fact, even if you're a classic starving artist with no money at all, you can still make your book available for sale, thanks to Print on Demand (POD) services. No startup capital required! When you are ready for the mass print jobs, many self-publishing companies offer the same great prices that the Big Guy Publishers are receiving. Whatever your masterpiece, be it a photographic assembly, a collection of your quantum theories, or a first novel, the greatest asset you have is the Internet, and some time each day to invest in learning your trade. Technically, publishing can be broken into three basic entities: printing, distribution, and marketing.  But truly, it all comes down to one thing - Don't give up. 'Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.' -Calvin Coolidge So grab your favorite cuppa, and a pen and paper to take some notes, and before you know it, they'll be handing you the Pulitzer.

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My book is finished, where do I start? First, read the Glossary to familiarize yourself with important industry terms that you will need to know as you begin to manufacture your book. Though editing your text and designing your cover may seem like the next step, in fact, it can be useful to find what printer or company you'll be using before you fully format your document. Mostly, this is because different printers have their own unique printing specifications based on the equipment they use, allowing variations in margin spacing, trim size, and bleed size. These reasons also apply:  1.) Some self publishing companies give you a discount on their editorial and copyediting services if you commit to printing with them. 2.) Many companies offer interior layout and custom cover design opportunities, or, at the very least, provide templates for you to download if you wish to do it yourself. 3.) If your book is fully edited and you have the perfect cover in mind, you might choose to go direct to a printer. Even in this case, a printer will usually offer an optional conversion service for your documents, turning your Word document into a PDF for example. 4.) If you can't afford your own ISBN, many companies and printers will assign one of their own to you, usually for free. However, if possible, it is always recommended to purchase your own ISBN from RR Bowker, the only US ISBN Agency, or from an authorized RR Bowker single ISBN vendor, as the owner of the ISBN cannot be changed and will forever be listed as the publisher of your book.  So, throw yourself a well deserved 'I Finished My Novel' celebration (or stand up and do a little touchdown dance) then come back here for more great information on: 1.) List of Book Printers and Self Publishing Companies  2.) Editorial and Design 3.) DIY Distribution and Marketing 4.) Glossary