The Fine Print of Self Publishing: The Contracts & Services of 45 Major Self-Publishing Companies--Analyzed, Ranked & Exposed

Book excerpt: The Fine Print of Self-Publishing, now in its 3rd edition, has been lauded by industry professionals as a "must-read" for any author considering self-publishing. The Fine Print has helped thousands of authors choose a good self-publishing company and avoid predatory ones. Plus, the book explains how to read and negotiate any self-publishing company's contract. The book analyzes and ranks the contracts and services of 45 self-publishing companies, discussing in detail the following about each company: * How much each company marks up printing costs, * What each company actually makes in royalties, * Explains the legalese of each company's publishing agreement. Book jacket.