Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Pod Publishing But Didn't Know Who To Ask

By John F. Harnish

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0741411210
• ISBN13: 9780741411211
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 1.4" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

A keeper!!!

I bought this book out of curiosity, and I must say I'm glad I did. Its "question & answer" format answered a lot of the questions I personally had on the topic of print-on-demand. Reading about other people's experience has helped me out in my path to POD publishing. It's an excellent book that anyone interested in POD publishing should read.

Like an incredibly helpful writer conference

Finally, a resource book for print book writers that doesn't assume they use a traditional print book publisher! With all of my books published POD (print-on-demand), I often find expert advice of "how it's done in the business" worthless. The rules for traditional publishing differ from those for POD publishing. Both offer unique limitations and unique freedoms. John F. Harnish explains all of that, and proves how POD actually offers more than traditional publishing on many levels.Anyone considering using a POD publisher needs to read this book first, then read back through sections of it during and after the submission and publication process. Any writer, or any publicist, already involved with POD in any way should read this book now. Harnish gives all of the ins and outs of the POD industry, both as an employee of Infinity Publishing and as a POD author.I can't say that I agree with all of Harnish's views on POD books or POD authors, but I can't say that I agree with all of anyone's views on anything. However, Harnish makes a bold and unusual step that further enriches an already valuable book: he brings in the views and experiences from dozens of other POD authors, in their own words. As I read those words, I kept making observations like "Yes, I know what you mean," or "I wish I would have thought of those points before wasting that time or money." The whole book seems like an incredibly helpful writer conference, one where everyone leaves feeling more informed and empowered.(Duane Simolke's books include The Acorn Stories, Degranon, and New Readings of Winesburg, Ohio.)

That All Folks!

John Harnish's 600+ page book is the ultimate reference on POD publishing and digital printing. The digital printing press is revolutionizing book production. Today, it is fast, easy and inexpensive to print 100, 500 or 1,000 books. It is no longer necessary for an author-publisher to invest in 3-5000 copies. Every book must go through four stages: it has to be created (written), produced (printed and bound), distributed (shipped to stores and other outlets) and promoted (let the world know your book is available). John Harnish covers them all and even discusses how to set up and run your publishing business. Harnish is a writer who works for a POD publisher. This is a fine and handy guide by a fine and successful author. As a publisher and the author of The Self-Publishing Manual, I can attest that Harnish's book is a fine addition to the literature on books. Dan Poynter, ParaPublishing.com.

Harnish's "all about pod" book is a "must read"

John F. Harnish has been employed by Infinity Publishing as Author's Advocate and Special Projects Director since 1999. A long-time marketing consultant, John knows both how to package and design marketing plans. He published his first Publish-on-Demand book, Enjoy Often!!! in March of 1999, but has enjoyed a long career in creative writing. He is an unabashed supporter of POD-style publishing, and his infectious style makes the reader of this considerable tome entertaining and informative. From page one this book rocks!Anyone who has tried to enter the publishing world as a first-time writer knows the pitfalls. One must hire an agent, and this agent must be the right agent. Rejection is considered to be commonplace. Luck is a definite, and odds are worse than Las Vegas. Chain stores return books, so authors make little money and their books perish through mishandling and returns. Money is lost. But in the past few years, a new phenomenon has entered the marketplace through "publish-on-demand". Harnish carefully takes us through this new and exciting world in which people can actually see their book in print and sell books in quantities large or small, depending upon their entrepreneurial bent:"The controlling ways of the kingdom devalues books and the word smithing talents of authors. Their all-controlling attitude is what's causing the publishing revolution. Too bad they won't be part of the positive changes. Most likely the big giants will go on thundering about the walled kingdom. Self-serving giants are hard to change. Of course their share of the market will continue to shrink, and the book market shares of self-published authors will certainly increase."Harnish's "all about pod" book is a "must read" and an indispensable continuing reference for anyone contemplating entering the world of publish-on-demand. He leads us step-by-step through the system; answers a huge section of real life questions; notes objections and comments made by current pod authors; gives an overview of legal considerations; provides descriptions of services and prices from various pod companies currently operating; and finally ends with several hilarious, thought-provoking essays...

A Must-Read for Writers

As the title of this book indicates, Mr. Harnish has compiled a wealth of information about the print-on-demand publishing method available to anyone who wants to publish a book these days. Drawing not only on his own considerable experience, but on input from a great number of POD book authors, John Harnish delivers what he promises. Indexed and properly organised, the contents of this 606 page tome offer concise answers to just about any conceivable question on the subject. Well done!RDP