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Here are free resources for the new business of self publishing, all from author/publisher Aaron Shepard of Shepard Publications and Sales Rank Express. Learn how to publish for profit with online book marketing on Amazon.com, print on demand by Lightning Source Inc., and do-it-yourself book design in Microsoft Word or any other word processor or page layout program. Good luck in your publishing!
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Please note: This page is provided as a courtesy to the publishing community. However, Aaron cannot offer private help to new publishers or technical assistance with Microsoft Word. Sorry!
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Aiming at Amazon
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POD for Profit
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Perfect Pages
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Aaron’s Publishing Blog
News and views, with updates for Aiming at Amazon, POD for Profit, and Perfect Pages.
Lightning Source 101
A primer on Lightning Source Inc. and its role in print on demand and self publishing.
The Stigma of POD
Thoughts on print on demand, Lightning Source, Barnes & Noble, and Borders.
From Word to Kindle
Tips on formatting Kindle Books with Microsoft Word.
Linking to Amazon
How to create the shortest, simplest links to your books on Amazon.com.
Books, Publishing, and Word 2007
Do you really want to “upgrade” to the latest version of Microsoft Word?
Living Within Limits
How to deal with Lightning Source’s 240% total ink limit on book covers.
The Inside Story
More articles on self publishing, print on demand, and book design.
A Typesetting Gallery
Type samples from desktop publishing programs and word processors.
Aiming at Amazon Hall of Fame
Books self-published with the help of Aaron’s book.
A Publishing Bookshelf
Good books for getting into the new business of self publishing.
About Aaron’s Publishing Books
Info on Aaron’s own books on self publishing, Amazon, Lightning Source, and book design.
Other Publishing Resources
Self publishing, book design, print on demand, and online book marketing.
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