RESOURCES:

TLC Graphics is dedicated to helping small publishers succeed. Listed below are many excellent resources for services not offered by us to assist in taking your book from dream to reality. Any of these contacts will also be happy to provide professional references for TLC Graphics.

BISAC Subject Headings: List of categories to print on the back of your book indicating where it is to be shelved

Library of Congress: CIP, PCN, and copyright registration info

NOTE: Self-publishers are ineligible for the CIP designation (details here).

US ISBN Agency: Purchase your ISBNs here. Contact us before purchasing a bar code!

Midwest Book Review: Reviews books, offers TONS of great publishing information and links

IBPA (Independent Publishers Association):

-The largest non-profit trade association representing independent publishers. Great info and benefits for small publishers.

Publish-L listserv: -an email discussion list for issues related to publishing

Jason Milburn Design: Graphic and web design services.

Brian Jud is the author of Beyond the Bookstore and a book-marketing consultant. He offers commission-only sales to buyers in special markets.

PR by the Book: A boutique publicity firm specializing in literary media relations campaigns, publishing consultation, small business publicity, and publicity tours for authors and experts.

Penny C. Sansevieri: Author Marketing Experts, Inc.. Work with authors and publishers to create effective marketing campaigns for mainstream, self-published, and POD books. Don’t miss their “Book Marketing on a Budget” packages! Write for

info: bookmarketingonabudget@getresponse.com

Stephanie Barko: An Austin-based literary publicist specializing in Texas authors and authors touring Texas.

Great Reading and Writing T-shirts!

TLC Graphics now has a fun line of products offered online at www.WannabeTees.com including “wannabe…writing” and “wannabe…reading” shirts and accessories. Many other themes for great gifts. Got a passion? Get a wannabe!

Love horses or anything French? Check out our new web site for beautiful decor and apparel designed by TLC Graphics’ Tamara Dever. www.SoskaStudios.com

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader FREE

TLC Graphics uses PDF files for proofing purposes while developing layouts. If you don’t already have it, you may download Acrobat Reader free from Adobe.