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Contact Theresa about self-publishing your book. The initial consultation is free and includes a price quotation. Indicate the following:
1. Number of typed pages (A4 double spacing) or word count.
2. Cover: full colour or black and white.
3. Content: colour or black text throughout.
4. Illustrations: colour or black & white (photographs, etc.).
5. Size of book (e.g. A5)
6. Binding: perfect, wire, etc.
7. Number of printed copies.

Subsidy Publishing or Self-Publishing?
The difference between self-publishing and subsidy publishing is the amount of control the author has over the book in general but it also means that he or she is responsible for all the initial costs associated with publishing the book as well as marketing and distributing the books, bookkeeping and stock control. Bear in mind that a first print is always more expensive than re-printing subsequent editions; this is because the author is initially paying for graphic design and layout, editing, printing, etc. which means production costs for second and subsequent prints drop by at least 30 per cent. Clearly the self-published author stands to earn a good profit from the sale of the books. View new authors below.

The Guarantee, a non-sectarian, non-denominatinal book by Edgar Smit, is aimed at anyone who wants to improve his or her life, achieve their goals faster, develop and improve relationships or generally become a better person. This self-help guide expands existing beliefs and opens up the Absolute Universal Truth. The author appropriately quotes Plato to accentuate the focus of the book: "Truth is the beginning of every good thing, both in heaven and on earth; and he who would be blessed and happy should be from the first a partaker of truth, for then he can be trusted." In writing the book Edgar Smit intended to create astute awareness of inspirational wisdom and access to the universal energy source where all opportunities to improve one's life, achieve prosperity and become a better person, reside. The Guarantee aims to initiate your inner awakening; by acknowledging negative influences in your life you allow new energy to empower you. Edgar Smit may be contacted by email for bookings to give inspirational talks on the topic of his book. Contact Theresa to order copies of The Guarantee.

How e-Cottage assists authors to self-publish
A price quotation to produce the required number of books is submitted for the author's approval. Costs include optional editorial services such as editing, ghostwriting and graphic design. The book is created in the required format from the print-ready manuscript. On approval of the price quotation, a contractual agreement that outlines the relevant responsibilities of the author and e-Cottage is issued. The consignment of printed books are delivered by courier. The author is responsible for marketing and distribution. A Marketing Manual is available on request.

Self-Study Guide:
GETTING PUBLISHED (R370)
by Theresa Lütge-Smith

Contents

Before you get started
Objectives of the tutorial
Questions
Introduction to Getting Published
Self-Publishing
ePublishing

MODULE 1: Combine four elements
• Good writing
• Knowledge of writing markets
• Professionalism
• Persistence

MODULE 2: Essential writers’ research guides
• Professionalism and Courtesy
• Increasing your chances of getting published
• Choose a title that works

MODULE 3: Develop your ideas, then target the markets
• Finding a Publisher
• Start a Critique Group

MODULE 4: Marketing your Writing
• Promotion
• The Sales Strategy
• How to write a proposal for publishing
• Query Letter (querying for fiction, non-fiction)

MODULE 5: Manuscript Planning & Formatting

MODULE 6: Estimated Word Count

MODULE 7: Photographs, Slides and Illustrations

MODULE 8: Useful Resources

Contact Theresa to order a copy.

What is life if not a pursuit of happiness? The author takes you on a journey to illustrate how love and relationships that encounter unexpected circumstances, young love, disillusionment of youthful dreams, social prejudice, and unrequited love, sculpt individuality. According to Charmaine Muir, "As we mature, our self-awareness and self-identity awakens and our expectation of a future better than the present shapes our sense of well-being. Foresight instructs us to build enduring relationships through a continual source of love and respect, which then leads us to build a life plan and set progressive goals for actualizing it." The primary message within the short stories--titles include "A Whore's Daughter", "Just One Last Time", "Neo's Dream" and "The Wrong Brother"--underlies the significance of embracing change as a means to empower inner strength to approach life with positive hope and a receptive heart. To order a copy of The Tapestry, email the author.

Freelance Graphic Designers (book jackets) & Content Illustrators

Theresa Lütge-Smith - Abstract computer graphics - Web - email
Gary B. Smith - Fine Art - Web - email
Jessica Allen - Seqeuntial cartoon strips & illustrations email
Robin D. B. Smith - Fantasy Art & Realistic Drawings/Illustrations - Web - email
Bryan K. B. Smith - Digital Photography - Web - email
Trevor Paul - Book jackets & Illustrations - Web - email

A social contract with business as the basis for a postmodern MBA in a world of inclusive globalisation – a critical metasynthesis by Jopie Coetzee. Available in Paperback Available in eBook editions. Institution: University of South Africa (Pretoria, SA)
Degree: Doctor of Business Leadership; Year: 2009
Publisher: Dissertation.com
Jopie Coetzee's website

"This is arguably one of the most important studies I’ve read on the kind of revolutionary challenges facing MBA practitioners in a rapidly evolving world economy of inclusive globalisation. The author successfully illustrates the critical call for business leaders worldwide to unleash entrenched inward thinking and instead embrace diversification and acceleration that will have a profound affect on the future prosperity and safety of all humanity. This reader-friendly book is aimed at academia to sanction the development of a postmodern MBA, business leaders to re-think their strategies to originate sustained growth, and impending entrepreneurs seeking extraordinary insights for new ventures. I can’t but wonder how the 1950s pioneers of the MBA curriculum would act in response to present day social and economic challenges." (Editor: SA Writers' Network Theresa Lutge-Smith).