Recommended Services

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This is a constantly updated list of services (both free and with a fee) that have been used by a member of the group and is recommended. This list is ONLY for Services

:earth: KA-BLAM :earth:
:pointr: Service: Publishes independent comics (Print on Demand)
:pointr: Fee: "Ka-Blam does not charge any setup fees on comics or paperback printing. As a rule we are opposed to setup fees on comics and paperback printing. At present we do not offer any items that come with a setup fee." ~KaBlam FAQ
:twocents: Recommended by: AngelicEmpyress "I have used KaBlam for my promo comic and indeed intend to use it for future ones. They have a lot of services from printed comics to digital comics to consignment to even sketch covers. And they are always adding new things. Only con is that they have a 28 day turnaround time."

:earth: MY TRADING CARDS :earth:
:pointr: Service: Prints trading cards
:pointr: Fee: Pay per order.
:twocents: Recommended by: AngelicEmpyress "My trading cards, while it sounds scammish is actually legit. I have printed numerous cards with them and they print a little thicker than regular trading cards and have a nice glossy finish. They also offer services to print cards in random decks of whatever number you specify (for those wanting to create TCGs). They have templates that you can use (even ones with the TOPPS logo on it) or you can choose a blank and upload your own. They offer a template file that you can use to make your own front and back images to use on the blank template. Only downside is the creation engine ONLY works on IE (but if you are like me and doing your own template for the cards it is a quick process). The interface is also not very user friendly, but that is just my opinion."

:earth: Infinity Publishing :earth:
:pointr: Service: Publishes independent books (Print on Demand)
:pointr: Fee: $499 standard fee for paperback publishing. $199 fee for eBook publishing.
:twocents: Recommended by: AngelicEmpyress "I love Infinity... though the prices to someone who hasn't researched print on demand publishing would think that the prices are quite expensive, but in reality most POD publishers charge a fee based on tiers (each higher tier giving you more freedom in how you want to design your book. The highest giving you complete control) and can go well into the $1500s. Infinity charges the flat fee and lets you have complete control of how your book looks (within a set of base specifications) from the cover to the fonts to interior pictures. Also, while there are many self publishing places that are free to use, i'd rather spend the extra to have an ISBN work taken care of and let the publisher place the book with vendors (like amazon, barnes and noble, etc). They also offer a blog and newletters highlighting tips for marketing and success stories. The staff is very nice and helpful and unlinke 99% of POD publishers will NOT harrass you with phone calls after getting thier publishing guide." If you decide to use them for paperback publishing PLEASE let me know, I have a referral slip that gets you a discount!

:earth: Lulu :earth:
:pointr: Service: Publishes independent books (Print on Demand)
:pointr: Fee: n/a
:twocents: Recommended by: MushkiKizou-Art "You pay a percentage per every book made, and then you get what's left over~ I like them~ Good, good quality too X3 "

If you have any other services that YOU have used and recommend please comment with the information above including why you recommend it. Also if you have used one of the services listed and have a recommendation please comment so i can add it to the service.
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That's wonderful!