Publishing Resources

Publishing Resources includes a limited list of Book Manufacturers; Self-Publishing Resources; Online Booksellers; Electronic, Virtual, and Print-On-Demand Publishers; Wholesalers and Distributors; Professional Organizations; and Government Resources. A more extensive list is available in Publishing for Small Press Runs. Also, Publishing Degrees and Certificate Programs (93KB) provides a list of academic resources for those interested in a formal education in publishing.

For publishers interested in using the premier print on demand company—Ingram’s Lightning Source—log on to LightningSource.com and select “Lightning Source Operating Manuals.” Then download any forms of interest such as the POD Operating Manual (696KB) or the Pricing Schedule (225KB). Also contact Johnson Printing Service in Dallas, TX for information on the EcoFLEX Layflat Binding system and Hauser Printing for full-service book printing in New Orleans.

For those interested in exploring Internet marketing, see Steve O’Keefe’s books Publicity on the Internet and Complete Guide to Internet Publicity—Creating and Launching Successful Online Campaigns. For consultation on author and book publicity, see his Patron Saint Productions site. For valuable free Sample Campaigns and Documents, access “Samples” at the bottom of the home page.

If interested in rights and permissions for the publishing industry, see 30-year veteran Jack McHugh.