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Let’s Be Fair
Does my copyright prohibit people from copying small parts of my book? This is one of the most common questions facing well-intentioned people: Is it permissible to take a copyrighted [...]
Honoring Others’ Copyrights
What are the guidelines for using copyrighted material in my own title? In the last blog post we discussed the basic legalities involved in protecting your work with a copyright, [...]
Protecting Your Rights
When I publish a book through JewishSelfPublishing, who will own the copyright? As an introduction to this discussion on copyright law, I must state that what I write below should [...]
ISBN
Do I need an ISBN for my book? How do I acquire one? The topic of ISBNs challenges many self-publishing authors, so I want to take this opportunity to remove [...]
A Family Celebration
Do you want to publish a book for a special occasion? JewishSelfPublishing can help. People tend to associate publishing only with the kind of books that are sold in brick-and-mortar [...]
Tools of the Trade
Are you having technical difficulties with self-publishing? The good news is that the hard part’s done—you’ve written the book! Whether you’re encountering trouble converting your files to the proper format [...]
Working with CreateSpace
How does CreateSpace compare to JewishSelfPublishing? There is a lot of confusion in the world of self-publishing, and it’s easy for authors to struggle with getting a handle on exactly [...]
Avoiding the Self-Publishing Stigma
If you can publish a book yourself, what does JewishSelfPublishing have to offer? For some people, self-publishing is synonymous with a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach. In other words, just like handymen [...]
Self-Publishing Defined
What is self-publishing? This is one of the most common questions that I’m asked, and I want to address it in this first blog post because it’s so vital. [...]
Welcome to Our Blog
For a first-time author, self-publishing can feel a little daunting. As a publisher, I am used to working with authors, walking them through the process step-by-step, and helping to make [...]