A publisher wants to publish my book, but they want me to pay for some of the expenses.
These are called vanity publishers and they are to be avoided. Though they might tell you they will put up 50% of the costs, their “costs” are grossly over-inflated. You are better off publishing the book yourself. You can find excellent resources about how to begin this process, how much it will cost, etc. at the library or bookstore. Two helpful books are THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SELF-PUBLISHING by Tom and Marilyn Ross (Writer’s Digest Books) and THE SELF PUBLISHING MANUAL by Dan Poynter (Para Publishing). Also check out websites on self-publishing such as Self Publishing Resources.
