How to Make Money Publishing from Home : Everything You Need to Know to Successfully Publish : Books, Newsletters, Greeting Cards, Zines, and Software (0761508120) - Reviews and Prices

Editorial Review:

This authoritative how-to explains everything the beginner needs to know to pursue a successful career in the home-based publishing business. Lucrative home-based publishing ventures include industry newsletters, greeting cards, and other specialties, for which experts share their secrets in in-depth interviews. Technology and business essentials are also clearly covered.

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 3.0 / 5.0

Should be called "Remedial Self-Publishing":

As Lisa Shaw's livelihood (designing and distributing greeting cards for animal companions) is near and dear to my heart, it truly pains me that I have to pan her book, "How to Make Money Publishing from Home." However, I feel as though I'd be remiss if I were to review the many other self-publishing books I've read and skip over this guide.
Before deciding to self-publish my first eBook, I ransacked my local libraries and checked out every volume I could find on self-publishing in general, and... more info

Great range of possibilities:

Lisa Shaw explores lots of ways to develop information products, no matter where your starting point. She's been out there way before many other authors who have since jumped on the self-publishing bandwagon.

Drive-by:

Lisa Shaw's advice on the economics of starting a home-based publishing business is something of a conundrum. First, she claims startup capital and money for living expenses can be unnecessary luxuries that sap motivation. "In fact," she says, "I had no money in my early publishing ventures, so I had to rely solely on my creativity and my intractable faith in my own abilities." Later, she recommends this reality check to help assess the level of risk you're comfortable assuming: "How would you react if you... more info

An Absolute Must for Anyone Opening a Home-Based Publishing:

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own home-based publishing business? Have you been hesitant to put your plans into action? This book contains all the necessary ideas and strategies you will need to successfully launch and grow your business. Lisa Shaw, a home-based publisher, reveals to her readers everything they need to know to successfully start and run a home-based publishing business.

I have read and re-read the book so many times, the cover has gotten frayed. The genius of the book is that it... more info

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