Practical guides for writers, would-be writers, and anyone curious about how books get made. From self-publishing to cover design to the secondary market for signed editions.
These days, producers must deliver books with greater attention to detail and relevance. They need to be able to fit both the physical and digital platforms. Books have to catch consumer attention. Otherwise, patronage and salability become even more challenging.
Autographs, like all collectibles, are worth whatever you can get them for from a buyer. Critical considerations are the state of the autograph, the paper it was written on, and the person who wrote it. To find out the value of your existing signed collection, you need to perform some research.
There are lots of reasons you might choose to self-publish. Maybe you're part of a popular online fandom that has a large audience for your work, but mainstream publishers don't pay attention to it. Or, perhaps you've written a family history and only need a handful of copies to give away. If you want to write literary fiction, self-publishing might be a way to get more experience and attract the attention of a traditional publisher.
