Self-Publishing Resources for Writers Name Link Description Lulu www.lulu.com A free resource to create, publish and print books and e-books at affordable prices. Blurb http://www.blurb.co.uk/ An easy-to-use software to create e- books, professional books and magazines. Easy to create and sell it on website and other channels. Writers & Artists – https://www.writersandartists. A resourceful service that helps writers Self-Publishing co.uk/self-publishing and artists to get started in publishing their works. Services included are Editorial, E-books, Marketing, Printing and Design. Completely Novel http://completelynovel.com/s A guide to how self-publish your book. It elf-publishing/how-to-self- gives an overview of the different publish approaches to take in the editorial world. Self-publishing a http://www.cnet.com/news/s Article by David Carnoy with 25 tips on book: 25 things you elf-publishing-a-book-25- consider self-publishing as the right way need to know things-you-need-to-know/ to sell your book. The Self-Publishing https://www.theselfpublishing A specific website that offers customised Site site.co.uk/ packages (Paperback, Hardback, E-books) and useful services for writers, such as proofreading, layout and printing. CreateSpace https://www.createspace.com Amazon’s Self-Publishing service for independent writers. It offers free and easy tools and wide distribution options. iUniverse http://www.iuniverse.com/ An excellent website that offers programs, editorial services and support. A free publishing guide is available on request. Xlibris http://www.xlibris.com/ Website that provides B/W or Full-colour publishing, add-on services, marketing and videos. Their Author Centre includes tips, testimonials and legal information. Author House http://www.authorhouse.co.u A leading provider of self-publishing k/ services for authors around the UK. It offers a free guide to publishing, featured videos and packages. Outskirts Press http://outskirtspress.com/ A flexible and easy-to-use provider that offers marketing support for selling, automatic online listings and a wide selection of writers services to help you to start or finish your book. The Self-Publishing http://www.selfpublishingpart An editorial provider that offer support, Partnership nership.co.uk/ guidance and a personalised quotation on manuscripts. An Author Briefing Guide is available to download from the website. Fast Print http://www.fast-print.net/ Affordable and very professional publishing services, advices for writers, Compiled by Creative Future July 2015 www.creativefuture.org.uk royalties easily explained and a bespoke step-by-step publishing process. Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com A worldwide distributor of indie e-books. It provides free tools for marketing, distribution and sales reporting. Free e- book conversion to multiple formats from a Word document. Bookbaby http://www.bookbaby.com/ A comprehensive website that offers packages options, such as Print On Demand, E-books conversion and distribution and hardcopy printing. Free guides to download. The Book Designer http://www.thebookdesigner.c A complete and practical blog with helpful om guides to get started on self-publishing. Book design templates available for free and a Self-publishing Roadmap course Book Marketing and http://www.bookmarket.com/ Varied resources, marketing tips for Book Promotion authors that want to know more about promoting their books. Free audio and video resources, downloads and reports. Complete Guide to https://www.stinkyinkshop.co. All the information to how to publish and Publishing your own uk/book-publishing-guide/ market your book are stored in 5 step-by- Book step chapters of this free and complete “how-to” guide. SPAWN (Small http://spawn.org/ Resources for writers, artists and creative Publishers, Artists & professionals: news and articles on Indie Writers Network) publishing, opportunities, contests and awards. It also provides guidance and a complete catalogue of member books. Self-Publishing http://www.selfpublishingrevi The right place where books can get Review ew.com/ reviewed, edited and promoted. ALLI (The Alliance of http://www.selfpublishingadvi Blog for independent authors, useful to Independent Authors) ce.org/ get self-publishing advices through the mailing list, as well as news and events, campaigns and debates. Duolit http://selfpublishingteam.com Indie authors resource directory with free /tools/ tools for writing and self-publishing. Workshops and one-to-one coaching available. Spire Publishing http://www.spirepublishing.co Publishing services, promotion, support m/ and very affordable prices. It offers several types of books, design and packages. Epubli http://www.epubli.co.uk/ How-to services to make a book, from cover design, decide prices and royalties: publishing and distribution options. Bubok http://www.bubok.com/ Professional and friendly advices, publishing consultancy, how-to guides to sell and publish. Simple and complete. Authoright http://www.authoright.com/ Support, advice and editing/publishing services for authors from all over the Compiled by Creative Future July 2015 www.creativefuture.org.uk world. It also provides author website design service. Writers & Artists https://www.writersandartists. Articles about formatting, a book into an co.uk/writers/self- e-book, multiple-format books and publishing/the-practicalities practical publishing advice. BookTango http://www.booktango.com/ Free publishing of e-books. Selling and distribution through the major online retailers. 7 Brutally Honest http://knitewrites.com/2014/0 Blog article with some personal tips from Self-Publishing Tips 1/29/7-brutally-honest-self- the author who has recently published his publishing-tips/ first book. ABC Tales http://www.abctales.com/ Well established, reputable short stories website – anyone can upload and get feedback on their work Authonomy https://www.authonomy.com/ Get feedback on your books and stories by uploading work to this site run by Harper Collins publisher Wattpad https://www.wattpad.com/ Used by Margaret Atwood as a site for testing new stories – a great writers community Compiled by Creative Future July 2015 www.creativefuture.org.uk .