Self-publishing on the Web

Self-publishing on the WebProf. Arlinda LopezWPRTESOL ConferenceApril 27, 2013

Objectives Define self-publishingExplore online resources for self-publishingDescribe how educators can make use of the many tools available online

Self-publishing 101Self-publishing: is the act of publishing your work independently of an established publishing house. (fictionwriting.about.com)EditingFormattingCover designtraditional publishers publish much less than 1% of all unsolicited manuscripts they receive each year (http://selfpublishingmadeeasy.wordpress.com/)

Why self-publish?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KoLRkv92p20

Online Self-publishingE-publishing: The process of creating and disseminating information via electronic means including email and via the Web. (http://desktoppub.about.com)WebpagesBlogs (web + logs)wikis

e-PublishingWhat if you want to publish a short story or novel?How about if you want to publish stories written by your students?Online resourcesStory generatorsE-book generatorsContests

e-Publishing Sites

Story Generators for Students

Resources for Educators

Online Writers Communities

For Fun

Questions?Prof. Arlinda Lpez RodrguezEnglish DepartmentUPR-Aguadilla Campusarlinda.lopez@upr.edu

Online ResourcesAbout.com: Fiction writing http://fictionwriting.about.com/od/glossary/g/selfpublishing.htmAbout.com: Desktop Publishing http://desktoppub.about.com/od/glossary/g/Electronic-Publishing.htm Self Publishing Made Easy http://selfpublishingmadeeasy.wordpress.com/ Web 2.0 Cool Tools for School http://cooltoolsforschools.wikispaces.com/Writi+ools