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Smashwords:
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Their "meat grinder" program converts your Word document
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Barnes and Noble Pub-It:
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is the best deal for most independently published
books. Lulu site costs more, but may work out better
for some people because you can order hard cover books.
It depends on your situation. Count the costs and return
on each project before you decide which path to take.