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IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO SELF-PUBLISH, THIS DIRECTORY IS ESSENTIAL!

For many writers, self-publishing can be a confusing and complicated walk through extremely unfamiliar territory. Writers need to know their options, be able to compare resources, and make informed decisions. The 2009 Writer Watchdog Self-Publishing Directory lists over 200 resources and 100 pages of informative articles --- all designed to help writers create their own opportunities and self-publish successfully.

Here are what others are saying about the Writer Watchdog Self-Publishing Directory:

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A GREAT RESOURCE FOR THE SELF-PUBLISHER

By Feathered Quill Book Reviews (Goshen, MA)

There are numerous books on the market for self-publishers, explaining the ins and outs of this fast growing segment of the publishing industry. Typically, these books tell the reader what must be done, but rarely do they say where to go for specific services. Finally, with the publication of the Writer Watchdog Self-Publishing Directory all that information is available in one book.

Resource listings include everything from printing companies, to editorial services, book review sites, and website creation. Within each category are alphabetical listings of those companies offering the services mentioned. Each listing includes a website address and/or other contact information, plus a short write-up about what the company provides. Do you need help promoting your new book? Now there's no need to search the web for assistance. Simply use the Writer Watchdog Self-Publishing Directory and you'll instantly have almost forty promotion and social media listings at your fingertips.

The general resource information section is a bit shorter but none-the-less quite useful. Explanations and contact information for organizations such as the US Copyright Office, BISAC subject headings, and even a universal currency converter are included.

The final section of this directory is devoted to articles written by experts in various areas of the publishing world. There are 33 articles on everything from "Publishing Under Your Own Imprint," "The How/When/Why/Costs When Hiring an Editor," to "Why You Need Book Reviews." These articles offer a plethora of information that self-publishers will be referring to again and again.

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A WORTHWHILE RESOURCE FOR SELF-PUBLISHERS
By C. G. La Ferle "Columnist and reader" (Midwest, USA)

This excellent directory provides everything an author needs to publish his or her own book, including some handy advice from industry experts and other successful self-publishers.

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ESSENTIAL READING FOR ALL AUTHORS
By Victor R. Volkman "http://www.LovingHealing.com" (Ann Arbor, MI USA)

Writer Watchdog has burst on to an already overcrowded self-publishing and author marketplace. Why should we care? Because it is jam-packed with resources and no-nonsense information that you would have to attend an entire publishing conference to get any other way.

The most interesting part for me was the "Articles" section. If you follow the proven success strategies that these contributors provide, your product will be head-and-shoulders above the rest. The advice provided within is from industry experts who have already made all the mistakes and are trying to help you down the right publishing paths. Among other things, this book contains the only intelligent discussion of the pros and cons of buying your own ISBN ids that I have yet found. I'm going to use Corey Blake's article on loglines right now to write a backcover for an upcoming book. Without his simple outline, I would be adrift. It's that simple.

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