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Reader raves about Amazon DTP

Reader Reviews: Have you self-published a book? Tell readers about your experience

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From LeslieRamey

Reader raves about Amazon DTP

Cover art that was designed by me for self publishing

Self-publishing company

Name of self-publishing company: 

Amazon DTP

What year did you self-publish your book?: 

2010

Let us see your book - insert your book's URL here: 

http://www.amazon.com/A-Delayed-Goodbye-ebook/dp/B004AE3JD2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&m=AG56TWVU5XWC2&s=digital-text&qid=1295589021&sr=1-1

In what format did you self-publish your book? 

ebook

Did the company properly prepare you for the process? 

Yes- they have well written instructions and a great forum.

Was the cost of publishing adequately explained to you? 

Yes- I did research before self publishing on costs.

Were you happy with the finished book? 

Very happy- I was so glad to see the finished project.

My Review 

Self publishing was both scary and exhilarating. The fear of whether anyone would buy my book as well as would they like it. To see my first months sales was amazing. People were buying it that I didn't know. Now the book has been on sale for two months and it is ranking in the top 100 for it's category daily. I also sold copies in England making me an international author. Self publishing through Amazon opened doors that I may not have had opened through traditional publishing. I aspire to be signed by a publishing house but until then I don't mind gaining fans and seeing my work being read by more than my family and friends

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Valerie Peterson, Book Publishing Guide, says:

Congrats on your "international author" status! Kudos and continued luck with your publishing career! Amazon.com is certainly a great partner to have, as they've been on the cutting edge of online retail and e-book sales. Read more about Amazon.com's profile and history.

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