There is a link in the article below to a chart showing a comparison of the different self publishing options that might prove helpful if you are thinking of going that route. You can also click on the picture below to go directly to the chart.
The self-publishing industry has gotten a makeover.
Distribution costs have gone down and design quality has gone up. The fact that undiscovered writers can get someone to design, edit, publish, distribute and market their books for a few thousand dollars in a matter of weeks is nothing short of amazing.
Self-publishing services are designed for a large number of clients who have relatively small budgets. As with the yellow pages, there is a lot of up-selling and packaging of individual services. But that’s not to say that the services aren’t valuable.
via Self-Publishing Guide From Digital Book World | Digital Book World.
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