Morning all, Firstly, all those interested in self-publishing in SA - do check out our new blog simply titled Self-publish South Africa: http://selfpublishsouthafrica.wordpress.com/ It's in its early days, so the more ideas and comments, the better! The idea is to build a resource of news, views, tips, and great links for anyone interested in self-publi […]
Hi there Madge, and congrats on getting your book out there. Pop along to Gary Cummiskey's Dyehard Press blog - full of nuggets of wisdom for self-publishers. http://dyehard-press.blogspot.com/ Colleen Higgs' s book, A rough guide to small-scale and self-publishing, which should also available from the Centre for the Book is another invaluable reso […]
Madge, post a cover of your book -- that always catches the eye. Also, try contacting the Centre for the Book for their very handy pamphlet series for people like you? They have them in English and Afrikaans, I believe. Lots of food for thought in these, from how to edit your own work, to marketing it, esp in niche markets.
Hi Madge - way to go! I love that you're not hanging around waiting for someone else to validate/affirm/give 'permission'/take responsibility for your books. Inspiration and motivation in action - lotsa good luck to you :-)