The Self-Publishing Handbook is a resource for self-publishers and small presses.  Whether you’re committed to producing your book on the cheap, or you’re interested in hiring professionals, this compact book is chock full of insider information to ensure you’re investing your time and money wisely.

You have three opportunities to nab this book for free through February 20. (The book normally sells on Amazon.com for $9.95.)

We could direct you to buy the handbook, but we’d rather give it away for free. We do our best to promote education within the self-publishing community, and if one person’s self-publishing experience improves because of this book, that’s worth it to us.

•  We’re giving away five copies of The Self-Publishing Handbook in a Goodreads Giveaway. If you prefer a good old-fashioned paperback, then this giveaway is for you! The giveaway is free to enter, and it’s open for entries until this Friday, February 20. 

Click here to enter the Goodreads Giveaway.

• If you’d like to start reading right away, you can download the book for free on Amazon.com now. The Kindle version of The Self-Publishing Handbook is free to download through this Friday, February 20. 

Click here to download the book from Amazon.com.

• If you want a version of the book you can read anywhere, join our mailing list and receive a free PDF of the book, delivered straight to your email. We’ll never spam you, and you’ll get advance notice of seminars and giveaways, in addition to self-publishing tips you won’t find anywhere else.

Click here to get your free PDF of The Self-Publishing Handbook. 

Far too many authors have negative experiences with self-publishing, and we want to change that. If you’re considering self-publishing, we encourage you to do your homework. Utilize resources like The Self-Publishing Handbook, and talk to authors who have self-published successfully.

We’re happy to answer any questions you have about self-publishing. Whether that means a ten minute phone conversation, or an hour long meeting at our office, we’d love to speak with you. Contact us here.

If you’ve poked around our website at all, you’ve probably seen The Self-Publishing Handbook. We’re running a Goodreads giveaway where you can enter to win a paperback copy (it ends tonight, so get in on it while you can!), and you can download a free PDF of the book any time here.

The Self-Publishing Handbook is one of thousands of books on self-publishing. A quick Amazon.com search returns 83, 869 results for “Self-Publishing Books.” So what makes this book different?

Let us count the ways.

1. Only the important stuff, all in one place. The Internet is chock full of information on self-publishing–some of it good, a lot of it very, very bad. The Self-Publishing Handbook is a bullshit survival guide. With so much fluff floating around, facts can get misconstrued and information buried under opinion. The Self-Publishing Handbook sticks to concrete, necessary information. If you’re looking for a “follow your dreams” sort of book, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for a practical guide to self-publishing, read this book.

2. It’s a quick, easy read. It takes skill to effectively disseminate tricky information into laymen’s terms (while not alienating folks with a bit of experience), and that’s exactly what Brad Pauquette has done here. Publishing jargon is quickly explained, and pricing formulas are broken down into fathomable equations. If you turn off the TV, you can finish this book in an evening (it clocks in at around 100 pages). Although it’s compact, I guarantee you’ll be thumbing back through it for reference. It’s really that helpful.

3. Straight to the point. Self-publishing isn’t a hobby, it’s a business. If you’re looking to publish a book and sell it to people other than your mom, spouse, and friends who owe you a favor, The Self-Publishing Handbook can help you. Prepare to take a hard look at your manuscript.

4. Other people like it. Everyone knows if enough people like something, it must be good for you. Here’s what folks who have bought the book on Amazon are saying about The Self-Publishing Handbook:

“After reading it, I now have a much deeper understanding of how to apply traditional publishing principles in my own self-publishing. Most importantly, it makes the whole process seem very doable and realistic.”

“Brad Pauquette has made my job a lot easier. As a newspaper editor and author of a couple of books myself, I have no shortage of people asking me how to get their book published. Now I can tell them: ‘Buy yourself a copy of Brad Pauquette’s book, The Self Publishing Handbook and follow his advice because he will tell you everything you need to know.'”

5. It’s FREE. Enter to win one of five paperback copies of the book on Goodreads here, or download the PDF for free at any time here.

FULL DISCLOSURE: We are a self-publishing company. We hope that you’ll read this book and decide to work with us, but if you decide we’re not for you, I hope you’ll still read this book and save yourself some time, money and frustration.

Questions about self-publishing? Email us at info@columbuspublishinglab.com

Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Self-Publishing Handbook

by Brad Pauquette

Giveaway ends January 28, 2015.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Who doesn’t love a (great) free book?

We’re currently running a Goodreads Giveaway for The Self-Publishing Handbook by Brad Pauquette. Five free paperback copies of this helpful book are up for grabs. The giveaway closes soon, so enter to win your copy today!

You can download a free PDF of The Self-Publishing Handbook any time by clicking here. Start reading this free digital copy while you’re waiting to see if you’re a Goodreads winner!

The Self-Publishing Handbook is your guide to self-publishing the right way. This compact book is chock full of insider information and valuable tips to ensure you’re investing your time and money wisely. Whether you’re committed to producing your book on the cheap, or you’re interested in hiring professionals, The Self-Publishing Handbook outlines the key steps every professionally-produced book undergoes before heading to the printer.

Goodreads Book Giveaway

The Self-Publishing Handbook

by Brad Pauquette

Giveaway ends January 28, 2015.

See the giveaway details
at Goodreads.

Enter to win

 

Here’s what reviewers are saying about The Self-Publishing Handbook:

“The Self-Publishing Handbook equips you with the practical street smarts to self-publish your book. It provides a lot of substance in a very clear, conversational way.”

-Amazon Reviewer

“Brad Pauquette has made my job a lot easier. As a newspaper editor and author of a couple of books myself, I have no shortage of people asking me how to get their book published. Now I can tell them: ‘Buy yourself a copy of Brad Pauquette’s book, ‘The Self Publishing Handbook’ and follow his advice because he will tell you everything you need to know.'”

-Amazon Reviewer

Don’t miss out on your chance to score a free book! Enter the Goodreads giveaway here, or download your free PDF of the book here.

Questions about self-publishing? Email us at info@columbuspublishinglab.com

The Self-Publishing Handbook by Brad Pauquette is your guide to self-publishing the right way. This compact book is chock full of insider information and valuable tips to ensure you’re investing your time and money wisely. Whether you’re committed to producing your book on the cheap, or you’re interested in hiring professionals, The Self-Publishing Handbook outlines the key steps every professionally-produced book undergoes before heading to the printer.

“The Self-Publishing Handbook equips you with the practical street smarts to self-publish your book. It provides a lot of substance in a very clear, conversational way.”

-J. Delaney, Amazon Reviewer

If you missed the Goodreads giveaway for the handbook last week, don’t worry! We’ll send you a free PDF of The Self-Publishing Handbook when you sign up for our mailing list. We solemnly swear never to spam you, and you’ll get advance notice of seminars and giveaways, in addition to self-publishing tips you won’t find anywhere else.

Get your free PDF of The Self-Publishing Handbook here.

We could direct you to buy the handbook on Amazon.com, but we’d rather give it away for free. We do our best to promote education within the self-publishing community, and if one person’s self-publishing experience improves because of this book, that’s worth it to us. Far too many authors have negative experiences with self-publishing, and we want to change that. If you’re considering self-publishing, we encourage you to do your homework. Look to resources like The Self-Publishing Handbook, and talk to authors who have self-published successfully.

We’re happy to answer any questions you have about self-publishing. Whether that means a ten minute phone conversation, or an hour long meeting at our office, we’d love to speak with you. Contact us here.

If you prefer good old fashioned paperbacks, you can get a hardcopy of the handbook on Amazon.com here.