#self publishing
Hey do you want to start making your books into real life books that look really nice? And getting smarter about comics? If you have a bunch of free time this summer and you’re going to be in NYC, then PEOW (more specifically Peow boss Patrick) and some secret guests will be teaching a class on comic production, at SVA’s risoLab. We are still really excited to be teaching this class, because, coming all the way from Sweden to share all the stuff we learned at Peow is a magic thing! The pics above are work that last seasons students made (last season, we had the pleasure of co-teaching with @krismukai, who also has made a lot of nice course material for the class)! So cool!
It’s a 10 week class and you can make as many comics and prints as you have time to make (you’ll also have access to the risographs on your free time) and level up so many levels in printing and book design, and its like 645 dollars. Look look here!!
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hey lovely ladies, enbies, and lads!! my dad published a book called “Gracie and the Snufflepuffs” by David Rowney. it’s a children’s book (about 28 pages) based on a story he used to tell me as a kid, so the main character is based off of child-me :D currently available via the link below in kindle and paperback form!
Gracie and the Snufflepuffs: The First Adventure: Rowney, David D: 9798742692720: Amazon.com: Books
Thinking of hiring an editor…?
You’ve done it. You’ve come to the end of the road on your first draft or last round of revisions. Where do you go next?
“A professional editor!” many will scream.
But do you really need a professional editor to score that dream publishing contract?
The next chapter drops tomorrow…
Fantasy lovers, rejoice! The next chapter of Demon Age: Will of Shadows launches tomorrow.
Just came back home from a two weeks staying at Le Dernier Cri in Marseille! It has been an immense pleasure and honour to work with the same people who influenced so deeply my art style, and I was not disappointed in finding in reality the same passion and sincere attitude that has informed their publications for such a long time… coupled of course with master skills in silkscreen printing process! As a result we produced a small but substantial collection of my past works, both comics and illustration, as a 32 pages limited edition silkscreen book simply called “SAFE SPACE” (or SAFE SPACE # 0 for long-term fan) which will be soon available for purchase both from me and Le Dernier Cri web shop. Stay tuned!
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Photozine JONCTION - Microphasme 2019 - self-publishing exhibition
Journey of a Falcon is LIVE
Journey of a Falcon is LIVE
, the second installment of the Thornfield series is NOW LIVE and FREE with Kindle Unlimited!
Praise for the novel:“Lies, Deceit, Friendship, Love, Suspense, Emotional and Collateral these are the words I would use to describe the book and it totally left me Awe.” ~Sanmugapriya
“… a beautiful story filled with many feelings/emotions of highs and lows, drama with unexpected…
selling GSA Fine Art Photography department’s publications at Glasgow Zine Fest’s fair, flanked by superstar self-publishers Thomas and Casper
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H340 LYT
laser print on Mondi 90gsm
full colour
64 pages
edition of 10
2016
come have a look during the zine fair in Glasgow Zine Festival this Sunday at The Old Hairdressers, 12-6
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![untitled [3d object] laser print on Mondi 90gsm black and white 28 pages edition of 20 2016 come hav](https://64.media.tumblr.com/bfa842a7f98a6b02a71c3e6da3649433/tumblr_o6e83bDqOr1qbya92o1_1280.jpg "untitled [3d object] laser print on Mondi 90gsm black and white 28 pages edition of 20 2016 come hav")
untitled [3d object]
laser print on Mondi 90gsm
black and white
28 pages
edition of 20
2016
come have a look during the zine fair in Glasgow Zine Festival this Sunday at The Old Hairdressers, 12-6
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Words have power.
I come from a background where so many people have wandered in and out of my life, speaking to, at, over, and into me and my journey. Some negative and some positive. Some curses and some blessings. Some false and some true. I really struggled with comprehension and gaining a proper understanding of their impact. It wasn’t until I listened to the small whisper and discovered my own narrative, that I was able to “chew the meat and spit out the bones” of what occurred in the past and come out of it a better person.
So, cheers to the struggle, the discoveries, and the journeys this life has brought me. I am proud of myself because I did everything everyone said I never could. I became everything I’m not to truly become everything I am and will become…Now, I can add self taught “Writer, Poet, & Author” to my resume. Except, this isn’t just what I do but, a part of who I am. This dream is now a reality. I have seen something spiritual become physical and manifest it’s blessings to those around me.
My first poetry collection - ETHEREAL LOVE by Kid Gills - coming really soon.
Here’s a list of blog posts I’ve written for aspiring and professional illustrators. I hope you find them helpful!
Advice on freelance and professional illustration
- List of Online Art Schools
- Types of Illustration Careers
- How to Get Started on Twitter
- 3 Essentials for a Children’s Book Portfolio
- Do You Need to Learn Digital Painting?
- Track Your Time
- The Peppermint Monster Principle: Do They Have Money to Pay for Art?
Advice on self-publishing
- The Difference Between Traditional vs. Self-Publishing
- Authors: 10 Tips on How to Email an Illustrator
- 6 Tips for Aspiring Kickstarters
- The Costs of Running a Kickstarter
Encouragement and inspiration
- Successful Artists Remember their Critics, Trolls and Doubters
- Stop Beating Yourself Up
- Tips for Staying Motivated After Graduation
- Be Happy With Your Work
Drawing tutorials
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Self-Publishing Thoughts #4: ISBNs
Hey folks- this one is going to be pretty geared towards US authors. Apologies.
Today we’re going to talk about ISBNs!
What are ISBNs?
It is a unique, 13-digit numerical identifier for your book. When publishing, you’re going to need a unique ISBN for each version of your book (ex.- e-book vs paperback vs hardback vs audiobook). Translated versions and new editions also require new ISBNs.
For an example of what an ISBN looks like, check the copyright page of a book. They’ll usually be listed there.
Why do I need an ISBN?
In summary, if you want people to buy it, you’ll need it. Publishers, booksellers, libraries, internet retailers and other supply chain participants use it for ordering, listing, sales records, etc. For more info, visit here.
But I’ve heard e-books don’t require ISBNs?
Technically, you don’t need an ISBN to sell an e-book, particularly if you’re only selling through Kindle. But if you want to distribute wide (aka more than one retailer), you should assign a ISBN to your e-book as well. Here’s a more detailed breakdown of why.
But Amazon/Ingram Spark/B&N said they’d provide me an ISBN! Do I really need to buy one?
You could use their ISBN, sure. But they control that number, not you- and at the end of the day, the more you control about your publishing process, the better. In short, it’s recommended you use your own ISBN.
Where do I get an ISBN?
In short: Bowker. That’s the only place to buy ISBNs in the US. I recommend buying a bundle, even though it’s pricey.
⭐ Note: do not buy barcodes from Bowker. You can generate those for free elsewhere. My cover designer actually generated one for me. You do not need to have your price on your barcode if you anticipate changing your price for events and such.
What do I do with my ISBN?
A few things!
Before you publish, you’ll need to assign an ISBN to your book. Here’s a handy guide on how to fill out the info for an e-book and a paperback.
⭐ Note: You’ll need to have the final title of your book before assigning your ISBN.
Once you’ve assigned the info and your ISBN has been approved, you should add it to your copyright page. You can list all of your ISBNs on the page (you don’t have to maintain a separate copyright page for each version of your book).
More Info!
- A Comprehensive Guide to ISBNs < has valuable info on barcodes & how to properly sign up wide to avoid ISBN issues between retailers.
- ISBNS for Self Publishers < has info on how to get ISBNs if you’re outside the US.
Self-Publishing taglist under the cut (ask to be +/-):
Useful guide for UK Self Pub-ers too. Our legitimate source for ISBN’s is Nielsen
The same rule about notpurchasing barcodes through Nielsen also applies for UK Self Pub-ers.
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For someone who has typed upwards of 200,000 words for their novel, taken advanced English all their life, has a family of multigenerational English teachers, and has a formidable library in their room, I sure can’t spell worth a damn.
I spent a length of time I will not disclose cursing spell-check, more confident than I had any right to be that “paid” was actually spelled “payed.”
Welcome to my February 2018 Ask Me Anything video! Earlier this month, I asked readers from…
ALTA selection of beautiful zines by zinester / artist @alizzadanika.DM her on Instagram if you’re interested in buying any.
Issue 1 of ‘BUST’ born in July 1993 as a photocopied and hand-stapled zine, and still going strong today…
’SELF-PUBLISHING IS POWERFUL’ is a beautiful risograph print by Black Lodge Press - available to buy on their EtsyorBigCartel.
Black Lodge Press is a project by Cj inspired by anarchism, queer culture, working class history and gardening, and producing art, zines, prints and comics.
Find them on Instagram.
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Tax Tips for Freelance Writers and Self-Published Authors
If you earn money selling your words to websites and other publishers, the Internal Revenue Service will likely say you’re a small business owner. Freelance income is self-employment income, and so are any royalties you receive for that book you published or self-published. That can be a good thing, because the self-employed are privy to some tax perks that employees don’t usually receive. To learn more, see the full TurboTax article.
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Can anyone help me with self publishing a book? Don’t know what is the best way to go about it. I’ve been looking at so much stuff I don’t know what to do anymore. Is Amazon good? I need some help. Please and thank you.
Good news everyone! Not one… not two… but THREE new points of sale have been established.
First off, Concept 2092 in Mar Mikhael. Drop by for a coffee and check out some other fine goods by local artists and designers.
Then, Aaliya’s Books in Gemmayzeh. Curl up with a good book and enjoy a drink on or two.
And last but not least, Joon On The Moon in Gemmayzeh. Come for the mini comic, stay for the board games, arts & crafts, and quiz nights!
Support local art. Support homegrown businesses. And keep an eye out for updates!
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To be honest, I don’t think anyone will ever need or use the table of contents I add into my Heralds of Rhimn books, but I put them in anyway to flex angrily on the way that tables of contents have started to disappear from even books that could benefit from them. It’s just good design practice.
Same goes for the glossary and translations, except that my readers might actually find those useful. Or at least interesting!
