Our research shows that many writers used POD services and are not satisfied. The key to success with them is to be forewarned and look at their contracts (if any) before you commit yourself.
In order to do that you need to know who the players are and where they roost. That's the objective of our directory. Many writers, particularly who are not online, are grateful for the information.
Be also advised that many traditional publishers and small presses use POD for producing your books without telling you so. So why give them all your rights if you do not have to do so?
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Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
So what is a POD service?
And is this an add?
Posted by punahougirl84 (Member # 1731) on :
POD is print on demand - you pay to have your book printed as you desire copies. This is useful if say you are doing a book about your family and want to give everyone a copy for the holidays. This is not the way to get your book in Barnes and Noble! This is a method of self-publishing a step up from vanity presses. Writer's Digest has had a good article or two recently about this, and even a great article in the July 2003 "Fantasy and Science Fiction" - I learned a lot from it.
The person is posting as an ad, but it doesn't hurt for people to find out about this stuff - but I bet you can find the same info for free!
Lee
Posted by Lord Darkstorm (Member # 1610) on :
Thanks.
Not a big concern for me, my writing hasn't gotten to the level I would feel deserves to be printed yet.