Why print books are bad for authors

We all love real books, but for writers they're not the best deal

Going Rouge - the web way

A new book about Sarah Palin is a good example of the speed afforded by new web-based publishing models

Self-publishing: designing the cover

Some tips on setting up the cover of your book using Photoshop or InDesign

The dangers of giving it away

Free e-books may or may not damage print book sales - but they'll certainly damage e-book sales

Lulu changes its distribution packages

'Published by You' is no longer an option - but who benefits?

Slouching towards tomorrow - the search for new publishing models

Publishers are having trouble working out what to do with the web and other new technologies. But at least some are making an effort

Self-publishing: working with CreateSpace

Amazon's CreateSpace service is easy to use and produces excellent results. But there are some potential snags

Lady Caine - the last few steps

The publishing business grinds exceeding slow, but the book is out there now

Self-publishing: working with Lulu

Using Lulu.com as my POD service hasn't been without its frustrations, but it's still a relatively easy way into print

Self-publishing: choosing a POD service

Choosing a POD service to self-publish your book is a tough decision. With so many available, why did I opt for Lulu.com?