Brian Bischof, author of the successful self-published book
Crystal Reports for .NET, has provided a great resource discussing the ins and outs of self-publishing, which Brian calls
Self-Publishing Tips. These tips cover the breadth of the self-publishing venture, from marketing, to editing, to page layout, to cover design, to printing. Brian points out estimated costs for each step, suggested companies, and provides a behind the scenes glimpse of how publisher, distributors, and retailers work in promoting and selling books to the public. A must read if you've ever considered self-publishing or just want to know more.