The Self-Publishing Review is an online magazine devoted to self-publishing: book reviews, publisher reviews, interviews, news, opinion, and how to’s.
The aim of this site is to legitimize self-publishing – not just as a fallback plan, but as an avenue that’s increasingly necessary and useful in a competitive publishing industry. If the site has a manifesto it is to improve the culture around self-publishing.
The site is built into separate sections:
Lead Story: The most interesting story of the moment in any of the categories below.
Features: Important self-publishing resources and information.
Publishing Resources: How to’s and other guides for self-publishers.
Book Reviews: Reviews of all types of self-published books in all genres.
Publisher Reviews: Pros and cons of different self-publishing companies.
Interviews: Interviews with self-published writers.
News: The latest self-publishing news.
Opinion: Discussion about the current state of self-publishing.
Member Blogs: Blog posts by members. See info below.
SPR is also a social network, allowing writers, readers and everyone to connect and discuss this growing trend in publishing – with groups, forums, members, and adding friends.
Post Blogs to the Site
Join the site to be able to contribute new blog entries. When you’re logged in, go to My Blogs at the top, then select New Post in the drop down menu.
New posts are moderated. Some member blogs will be bumped up to the front page.
Complete Member Blog instructions are here.
The Directory
All members can add a book, service, website, or other link to the link directory. To do so:
1. Register.
2. Go to My Account at the top.
3. Select Directory and “Create a Link.”
Complete instructions for adding a link to the directory are here.
Getting Reviewed
Please contact the site if you’re interested in having a book reviewed. Consider contacting other members to get a book review as well. A major goal of this site is to have as many books reviewed as possible, and the main review staff can’t possibly accommodate all the books being released. Feel free to post your own book reviews (of self-published books) by taking the steps above to post blog entries to the site.
If you’re interested in moving up the queue to the top of the review list (out of hundreds) for a $60 fee, then contact the site about payment instructions.
Though guest posts are welcome, the preferred method is to become a member and begin posting.
Contact the site to make a submission and for more info.
