Re: When considering printing or distribution services


"chris_tine49@xxxxxxxxxxx" <chris.editrix@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Dan Goodman wrote:
chris_tine49@xxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

Dan Goodman wrote:

That aside: Generally speaking, professional writers and those
aspirants with clues don't usually hire anyone to print their books.
The general rule is that if it's good enough to be published, a
legitimate publisher will realize that.

Hmm. Look to what's happening with music publishing and consider that
big change may be on the way.

It could be -- but it probably won't be the same model used now.

In a way, it's already happened in political writing. A conservative
writer doesn't have to submit to National Review; he can put his
material on his own website. A liberal writer doesn't have to submit
to The Nation or The New Republic.

But they aren't using printing companies or vanity presses.

There's a niche between big publishing companies and vanity
presses--small publishers who publish things of limited interest at the
author's cost and who also publish a more selective line that they
actively market (regardless of whether they or the author pay for the
printing).

I suspect that this niche and variations will be growing.

Christine


This is the second time this year that you have written correct information.
I laud you, my queen.

My successful book is of limited interest because it applies to boards
overseeing public and private schools. The market for such literature is
easy to find and contact. I paid for the publishing, and I expensed the
book's direct marketing. The book still sells voluminously ten years later,
and I get to keep all the money.

As your humble servant, I am the compliment on the tip of your tongue, the
vicarious prince of your private moments. Thank you.

--Busy Guy


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