How to Choose a Self-Publishing Company.

If you are thinking about self-publishing, the first thing you should do is find a resource that compares and contrasts them for you.  We recommend The The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.  This book is an in-depth review of the contracts and services provided by 45 major self-publishing companies.  From iUniverse, Xlibris, Lulu.com -- they're all covered.  It's been lauded by many industry experts as "the" book to read before you choose a self-publishing company.

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing boils down the legalese in self-publishing company contracts so that you'll understand them fully before you ever sign on. 

You'll also learn how much some of the self-publishing companies reviewed mark up printing and how that affects not only your bottom line, but the willingness of retailers to buy and stock your book.

The Fine Print of Self-Publishing will also break down how each company reviewed in it calculates publishing royalties.  You'll be amazed.

You should research any company you're thinking of have publish your book.  Get comfortable with them.  Get to know them.  A great first step is reading The Fine Print of Self-Publishing.