There are a lot of great self publishing companies out there. Do your research online to compare the costs, types of publishing packages, and the different types of price points.
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The cost of self-publishing can vary greatly depending on presentation, length, editing, formatting, and promotion, among other factors. Generally speaking, however, it is certainly possible to self-publish for under $1,000.