Opportunities for Self-Publishers
At one time self-publishing was seen as the last resort for people eager to be published but unable to find a conventional publisher to take them on.
In recent years all that has changed, however. The latest technology has made it feasible for any author to publish his or her book cheaply and easily, and with complete control over the finished product. A growing number of authors are now eschewing the traditional route and opting to publish and market their work independently.
I mention this today because a member of www.mywriterscircle.com, Nadine L, has just posted an item about a new opportunity for self-publishers. I've copied part of her post on the Writers Wanted board below:
Click here to see the full topic, including details of how you can get involved. Obviously, I can't guarantee that anyone will make a fortune out of Mr Simmons' program, but if you've been considering self-publishing anyway, this looks like a no-risk opportunity to find out more.
Finally, I should mention that my publishers, WCCL, have recently released a comprehensive guide to self-publishing called Self-Publishing Secrets. I will try to publish a full review of this soon, but for now you can read all about it by clicking on the link above.
In recent years all that has changed, however. The latest technology has made it feasible for any author to publish his or her book cheaply and easily, and with complete control over the finished product. A growing number of authors are now eschewing the traditional route and opting to publish and market their work independently.
I mention this today because a member of www.mywriterscircle.com, Nadine L, has just posted an item about a new opportunity for self-publishers. I've copied part of her post on the Writers Wanted board below:
Wanted 200 indie authors!!! During 2006 I have been a test subject for Jerry Simmons. He is an expert in selling books for NY publishers. Mr. Simmons and a group of talented people are looking for a way to increase indie book sales. Obviously, that rings a bell with all indie authors.
Jerry Simmons is at the point in his project where he needs 200 indie authors (self-published or POD) to test his program before it goes public. Participation is free.
An informational email will go out to everyone who signs up to be in the 200 test group. For now, I can tell you there is no fee to authors to be in the program or in the test group; it is international; all of your titles are welcome, no limit (except illegal books, porn, etc); in this program, indie books will not be competing with traditionally published books; the goal is to sell books to readers (not to sell a program to authors).
Click here to see the full topic, including details of how you can get involved. Obviously, I can't guarantee that anyone will make a fortune out of Mr Simmons' program, but if you've been considering self-publishing anyway, this looks like a no-risk opportunity to find out more.
Finally, I should mention that my publishers, WCCL, have recently released a comprehensive guide to self-publishing called Self-Publishing Secrets. I will try to publish a full review of this soon, but for now you can read all about it by clicking on the link above.
Nick at 3:34 AM 
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