“In a pull-no-punches style, Marcus cuts to the chase in the often confusing and treacherous book publishing and book marketing game. I find his approach refreshing because so many authors I speak to as a book publicist really need someone like Marcus, who has no hidden agenda, to tell it like it is. The book is a must read for all authors whether they are first time authors or on the New York Times bestseller list. It’s written in a serious but entertaining style with a little humor tossed in. I highly recommend it.”—R. Scott Lorenz, book publicist​

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“Marcus draws on his extensive experience as a self-publisher to offer chapters that include: title selection, book layout, cover art, working with printers, pricing, marketing and more. The author’s writing style is readable and easy to follow, with a touch of humor thrown in. At the same time, he’s not afraid to skewer inaccuracies wherever he finds them. This book is a goldmine of information, and well worth the price.”—Lawrence Rotch, author of Gravely Dead

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“I have purchased five books on self-publishing and I wish I had gotten this one first. It has all the information I’ve been looking for. The author uses a self-deprecating style that doesn’t overwhelm the would-be author-publisher.”—Cristina Creighton, author of The Practical Palate Cookbook​



“Michael Marcus’s book on self-publishing was detailed, complete and easy to read. It is the best I have read on the subject. It was very helpful. I do highly recommend this instructive book to anyone who wants the complete instruction guide to getting your written works out there.”—Charles Eastland, author of The Fire Poems

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“I am completing my first book and had researched some so-called “self-publishing companies” that are really vanity publishers. I have decided to truly self-publish, and Michael’s book will be of tremendous help to me in the process. The book is wonderful. It’s amazingly complete and detailed. Especially helpful are the sections on book design using Word and his dollar comparisons of self-publishing with some of the vanity and traditional publishers. This book is a must-read for anyone considering self-publishing a book!” —Arlene Miller, M.A., author of The Best Little Grammar Book Ever! and Correct Me If I’m Wrong​



“Michael’s book, Become a Real Self-Publisher, is REALLY useful. He distilled an overwhelming amount of information and resources into one easy-to-use book that should help any aspiring author to achieve the dream of self-publishing more easily and more quickly. From time-tables to pricing to common-sense advice, this book is a tremendous find for anyone considering self-publishing.” —Ginger Jenks, MCC, CEO of Magellan Enterprises, author of I Bark Because I Do: Bite-Size Lessons for Happier Living

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“I am in the process of publishing my first book. Michael’s book is a good addition to my research library. It has a nice conversational style and comprehensive coverage of the major areas involved in self-publication.”— Nick Gretener, publisher of The Vanishing of a Species?