Publishing with CreateSpace?

Hi, everyone,

Has anyone here any advice or insight to share about publishing using CreateSpace? I've never used it, but I have used a POD publisher before, with good results. I've seen a few articles on CreateSpace, and some bits on those few and far between who make a really good of it.

I have a few friends who are interested in getting started publishing, and while I'm still working out the details of my own self-publishing house, I'd love to get more information on CreateSpace. If it's as simple and reasonably priced as it seems, I might give it a try myself. Not necessarily trying to make tons of money, but I'd love to gain more exposure.

I read that they also also a service for formatting and uploading e-books.

Please share your thoughts. Thanks. :)

Tags: CreateSpace, POD, books, e-books, print-on-demand, publishing, self-publishing

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Permalink Reply by Regina Y. Swint on January 13, 2012 at 12:26pm

Hey, Joanne!

Thanks for the feedback. And yes, I would definitely be interested in getting those recommendations. I have some great editors and designers that I've worked with, but their schedules are super full. It's always nice to have choices. And I'm going to check out your book! Thanks for the link! :)

Permalink Reply by Nancy MacMillan on January 22, 2012 at 6:04pm

Hi Joanne,

I'm getting ready to start into self-publishing within a week or two. I hired my own editor, but may be interested in the cover designer and interior designer information you offered. And since I didn't have these services, I was looking for publishers that included the above. My post this week poses a question? How can I get in touch with you? Or maybe visit my blog and leave this information, or my email address is: onhrway@earthlink.net. I plan to check out your book on Amazon. Amazon's package prices seemed expensive, compared to another I've noted on my blog. Would love your comments . . .

I’ve been missing for a while due to major computer problems . . . but I’m delighted to be back!

My blog this week is, The Self-Publishing Jitters of a Perfectionist . . . Can anyone relate?

As my journey will soon take a major leap into the unknown, I post a major question I hope a few of you will be able to answer.

Nancy MacMillan @ http://blogofavetswife.blogspot.com/

Permalink Reply by Nancy MacMillan on January 22, 2012 at 6:11pm

Hi Regina,

You may be interested in some of this information as well . . .

I’ve been missing for a while due to major computer problems . . . but I’m delighted to be back!

My blog this week is, The Self-Publishing Jitters of a Perfectionist . . . Can anyone relate?

As my journey will soon take a major leap into the unknown, I pose a major question I hope a few of you will be able to answer.

Nancy MacMillan @ http://blogofavetswife.blogspot.com/

Permalink Reply by Regina Y. Swint on January 22, 2012 at 7:21pm

Hi, Nancy!

Thanks. I will go check out your blog, now. :)

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