Self-publishing a book is often the culmination of long personal, artistic or documentary work. For an author, a photographer, a journalist, an illustrator or an independent creator, publishing one’s own book represents an important step: making one’s work visible, keeping one’s editorial freedom, controlling one’s project and reaching one’s readers directly.
But self-publishing is not limited to printing a book and putting it on sale. It also involves legal, administrative, tax and commercial obligations that must be understood before publishing.
In L’autoédition : parcours juridique, Joëlle Verbrugge offers a clear, methodical guide, in line with French law, to support authors through the main stages of their project. The book answers the practical questions many creators ask: can you publish a book whatever your status? What formalities must be completed? What notices must appear in the book? How can disputes be avoided? How should the sale price be set? How should income from self-publishing be declared?
Designed as a visual and practical legal roadmap, this guide helps authors move forward step by step, with concrete examples and directly applicable advice. It helps identify common mistakes, better understand the responsibilities linked to publication and secure a publishing project before its release.
This book is especially aimed at independent authors, photographers who want to publish a photo book, journalists considering turning an investigation or a story into a book, artists, illustrators, trainers, content creators and cultural entrepreneurs.
The aim is not to make self-publishing more complicated, but on the contrary to allow every author to take back control of their project by knowing the essential rules. By understanding their obligations, it becomes possible to publish with greater peace of mind, avoid unpleasant surprises and fully defend their freedom as an author.
Why read this book?
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To understand the legal obligations of self-publishing.
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To publish a book in compliance with French law.
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To know the mandatory formalities before putting a book on sale.
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To know which notices must appear in a book.
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To avoid disputes related to rights, content or distribution.
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To better understand the status of the self-published author.
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To set the price of a book methodically.
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To correctly declare income from self-publishing.
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To secure a photo book, investigation, narrative or practical guide project.
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To publish your book with greater peace of mind.
Who is this book for?
This guide is for authors who want to publish their book themselves, but also for photographers, journalists, artists, illustrators, trainers, content creators and independent entrepreneurs considering selling a book.
It is particularly useful for those who want to self-publish a photo book, a narrative, a testimony, a practical guide, a professional book or a personal publishing project, while avoiding legal and administrative mistakes.
