Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual, How to Write, Print and Sell Your Own Book

By Dan Poynter, Para Publishing, Santa Barbara, CA. 16 ed., 2007

           Book Review by Maryanne Raphael, Writers World

            Dan Poynter believes everyone has at least one book inside them.

His Self-Publishing Manual supplies all the information, inspiration and encouragement needed to write, publish, and sell that book.

            This easy to read comprehensive reference manual explains how to decide on a topic, use your own experience and research, identify and locate your audience and choose the best publishing method.

Having inspired and instructed thousands of successful authors, Poynter keeps up with the rapidly changing world of publishing and technology and shares the secrets for effective marketing, distribution and promotion.

The up to date concise, essential information in the Appendix is worth the cost of the book. The Book’s Calendar describes in detail what the author needs to do during every stage of the process.  The glossary is a complete lesson in publishing.

Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual has valuable information for anyone interested in writing, publishing, marketing or promoting whether or not they self-publish.