Whether you price your books to sell at a ministry level or to generate a revenue stream, you will want to recover the production cost of your books. The books listed below are written by professionals who work with self-publishing authors. We encourage you to read at least one book from each category. The information you glean will make your experience as an author much more enjoyable.
Publishing Resources These two books are primary resources for the self-publishing author and each one will teach you most of what you need to know. The Self-Publishing Manual (16th Ed) Dan Poynter ISBN: 978-156860-142-7 Para Publishing www.parapublishing.com
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing (4th Ed) Tom & Marilyn Ross ISBN: 0-58297-091-2 Writers Digest Books
Marketing Resources The following books will guide you along the path to selling your books. The tips and suggestions help you avoid common pitfalls and show you – with examples – how simple and easy it is to sell your books. Christian Writers’ Market Guide
Your Guide to Marketing Books in the Christian Marketplace
Sally E. Stuart ISBN: 978-1-4000-7125-8 Waterbrook Press www.stuartmarket.com
Sarah Bolme ISBN: 0-9725546-5-3 Crest Publications www.marketingchristianbooks.com
Beyond the Bookstore
Guerrilla Marketing for Writers
Brian Judd ISBN: 1-59429-002-4 Reed Business Press
Jay Conrad Levinson, et al. ISBN: 0-89879-983-X Writers Digest Books
Jump Start Your Book Sales
You Can Market Your Book
Marilyn & Tom Ross ISBN: 1-58297-019-2 Communication Creativity www.about-books.com
Carmen Leal ISBN: 1-932124-00-4 Write Now! Publications www.writerspeaker.com
Grassroots Marketing for Authors and Publishers
1001 Ways to Market Your Book (6th Ed)
Shel Horowitz ISBN: 978-0-9614666-3-3 AWM Books www.frugalmarketing.com
John Kremer ISBN: 0-912411-49-X Open Horizons www.bookmarket.com