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Hi . . . In the years since I left the California State Library, I have spent a good deal of time with writers and independent publishers, and more recently have even published a few books. Talking with many writers over the years about the challenges of getting a book to publication formed a set of views summarized in a piece titled "The Pursuit of Publishing: An Unvarnished Guide for the Perplexed." Those who have read it and commented have found it helpful and on target. For those who might be interested, I've posted a free version (complete, as a .pdf) at http://www.umbachconsulting.com/pursuit.pdf . It gives an overview of the whole spectrum, from normal commercial publishing to subsidy publishing, self-publishing, and even vanity publishing, together with an annotated list of resources for writers seeking publication. LM_NETers who wish to do so are free to download and print this version of the booklet (complete, but reformatted from the print version), and to post links to it. It could be a helpful resource (I am not aware of anything else like it -- not so concise and direct), and the price is right. Its key virtue is that in only 15,000 words or so, it helps folks know what questions to ask, and why, and where to start looking for answers. Regards, Ken Umbach ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kenneth W. Umbach, Ph.D. Umbach Consulting & Publishing ken@umbachconsulting.com 6966 Sunrise Blvd., #263, Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (mailing address) 916-733-2159 (voice mail, NOT a fax number) www.umbachconsulting.com : Business home page http://publishing.umbachconsulting.com : Publishing venture http://theaccidentalpublisher.typepad.com : "The Accidental Publisher" blog http://stores.lulu.com/kenumbach : Lulu.com storefront ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------