Logo
Writing, publishing, and creative business advice for indie authors.
Menu
  • Home
    • Write for Us
    • Blog
    • About
      • More About Me
        • Renting Castles
        • Interviews
        • Travel Photos
        • My fiction writing
        • Inspiration vs. Motivation
    • Start Here
      • 100K Goals
      • Need help?
        • Current Projects
        • Book Marketing
        • Grow your email list
  • Writing
    • Free Writing Apps
    • How to write a book
    • 24-Chapter Outline
    • 25 best books on writing
    • Editing a Book
    • Writing prompts
    • Writing mistakes
    • Writing courses
    • Best keyboards
    • Best writing apps
    • Best AI writer
  • Publish
    • Publishing FAQ
    • Cover Design
      • Best book designers
      • Cover Templates
      • Book Formatting
      • Hire Me!
    • Book Editing
      • Hire Me!
    • Ghostwriting
    • Author Websites
  • Design
  • Free Books
    • Coaching
    • Courses
    • Manifesto
    • Explore
    • Breathe
    • Resources
    • Toolbox
How to save thousands of dollars publishing your book (9 reasons you shouldn’t work with a small press).

How to save thousands of dollars publishing your book (9 reasons you shouldn’t work with a small press).

I’ve been sitting on this post awhile. It’s opinionated. I’m rankled. Which means my judgment may be clouded, and I don’t want to pass my cloudy judgment on to you. On the other hand, I’m getting pretty damn good at helping authors publish books and just about every aspect of self-publishing. I can take a

Derek Murphy self-publishing, small press 315

How much will you spend self-publishing your book? Please leave feedback!

Recently a lot of my authors have been sending the printing requirements for the small presses and publishers they’ve signed up with. These are author services companies, that usually charge a huge up-front fee (average $1000 for ebook publishing, $3000 for ebook and POD print book). But since these publishers and small presses have...

Derek Murphy how much, price, small press 129
“Be the flame, not the moth.”
Logo
Writing, publishing, and creative business advice for indie authors.
inspiration for creative humans
#1 Site for Writers
#1 Site for WritersWe're one of the best self-publishing resources for authors. Stick around to find out why!
Trending
  • What's Hot
Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers
Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers
19974
Free novel outlining template for Google docs
Free novel outlining template for Google docs
12300
The 8 brilliant fonts you NEED to use in your book layout (with type combos & samples)
The 8 brilliant fonts you NEED to use in your book layout (with type combos & samples)
9043
How to make a full print book cover in Microsoft Word for KDP, Lulu or IngramSpark
How to make a full print book cover in Microsoft Word for KDP, Lulu or IngramSpark
7536
The horrible hidden truth behind the Secret Life of Walter Mitty that’s keeping you from your dreams.
The horrible hidden truth behind the Secret Life of Walter Mitty that's keeping you from your dreams.
7194
How much does the average author earn publishing their book?
How much does the average author earn publishing their book?
7014
Best Free AI Image Generator 2026 (No Signup, Tested + Ranked)
Best Free AI Image Generator 2026 (No Signup, Tested + Ranked)
6238

🗝️

A 6-Step Plan to Unlock

Your Best Work
free guide
Recent Posts
Logos in the Age of AI: How to Design Something That Survives
0
How I’m Finally Learning Chinese After Years of Trying Everything Else (Hint: It’s a clone)
How I’m Finally Learning Chinese After Years of Trying Everything Else (Hint: It's a clone)
0
We need to talk about AI in writing (how much can you use before it’s no longer your work?)
We need to talk about AI in writing (how much can you use before it's no longer your work?)
68
AI music has me questioning how we make art
AI music has me questioning how we make art
65
Why We Love Horror Stories: The Psychology, History, and Cultural Pull of Fear
Why We Love Horror Stories: The Psychology, History, and Cultural Pull of Fear
5541
Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers
Why choosing a keyword-rich book title is a necessary evil for self-published writers
19974
Publish a Bestseller
Publish a Bestseller
Sell More Books
Sell More Books
Tags
authors book reviews books branding business cover design creativity crowdfunding digital nomad editing finish your book formatting freelance goals how to write a book insecurity inspiration kickstarter kindle marketing money motivation nanowrimo passive income plotting poetry procrastination productivity promotion publicity sales self-publishing sell art sell books social media templates wordpress work from home write faster writer's block writing writing a book writing contest writing retreat writing tips
Logo
Writing, publishing, and creative business advice for indie authors.
  • About
  • Contact
  • Terms & Privacy

Derek Murphy © 2026. All Rights Reserved