Self-publishing is often seen as only for the vain or desperate. Here, Nina Bhadreshwar debunks the myth, and introduces us to the world of the self-publisher.

It involves hard slog and little financial reward, but there's an immense joy to DIY publishing, and of bringing your book to public attention. Philip Levine offers a step-by-step guide.

Louise Cooper, author of the Seahorses series, explains why "it’s about time authors started taking matters into their own hands" and why our future is online.

Lucie Pereira, from Lulu, the global self-publishing company, reveals how you can publish a book and sell it on the web without spending a penny upfront.

Is creating your own web site a new tool in the armoury of writers seeking out that elusive book deal? Ian Vince tells Phil Ogley how developing his own satirical website led to the publication of his first book.

Tony James has had 40 years of experience of freelance writing and he says the key to his success is versatility. He has written about everything from sailing to the supernatural, showbiz to Buddhism.