WRITER WATCHDOG 2009 EDITION

This self-publishing directory has over 200 useful resources and helpful advice from publishing experts. If you are interested in knowing your options, comparing services, and having a directory of resources at your fingertips, the Writer Watchdog 2009 edition is a must.

What makes this directory different from other self-publishing guides? It not only provides essential resources, but it saves money. Most of the listings offer a discount for services and permission to contact directly. An example of the listings include resources for book design, book printing, book review, website hosting, and consultation. The 2009 edition has expert articles that explain ways to avoid self-publishing traps, how to prepare a manuscript for submission, and how to publish under your own imprint. As a bonus, the book includes a record keeping section in the back for notes and a log of your progress.

The most useful section is the articles that provide invaluable information. Please note this is not a manual or guide, but simply a directory that leads you to where information can be found and who to contact. It would have helped if the resources were in alphabetical order and an index for quick reference. Hopefully the 2010 edition has these updates.

I would suggest using the Writer Watchdog as a supplement to Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Manual. With both manuals, you will be on the right path to self-publishing your very own book. Good luck!

January 16, 2010

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Reviewed on 01/17/2010 by ReviewTheBook.com Member L Marie Harris

Writer Watchdog 2009 Edition: Self-publishing Directory

BY: Deana Riddle
PUBLISHED BY: New Vision Media

PUBLISHED IN: 2009

ISBN: 978-0-9822674-9-3

Pages: 213

Reviewed by Billy Burgess

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With a flashy cover, the Writer Watchdog 2009 Edition: Self - publishing Directory will catch any writer’s eye. Being a writer myself, I have read several resource and writing books, but this is the first I’ve read about self-publishing.

The book is filled with over two hundred resources and over thirty articles. You learn every step there is in publishing your own book. Learn the difference between a book printer and a self-publishing service. Find out how to use social networking websites, blogs and book reviews to promote your book.

My favorite sections are the Book Review Resources, and the Informational Sites and Writer Organizations. The tips in these sections are very helpful.

I found the Writer Watchdog 2009 Edition to be full of wonderful information that any writer can use. Before jumping into the self-publishing world, I recommend reading this. Any questions you would ever have will be answered in this amazing book.

Reviewed on 09/18/2009 by ReviewTheBook.com Member Billy Burgess

Wow!  I've read several self publishing help books/directories, and this is by far the most extensively researched and helpful one I have come across.

Any question you have about self publishing is sure to be answered here, in an easy-to-understand method and very thoroughly.  This book will definitely stay on my reference shelf, and I will be sure to watch for updates by this author as they become available. 

Anyone considering or planning to self publish will thank themselves for buying this book.  It will prove to be a valuable timesaver, moneysaver and sanity saver. 

Reviewed on 07/04/2009 by ReviewTheBook.com Member LAURI COATES