IF YOU ARE ABOUT TO SELF-PUBLISH, THIS DIRECTORY IS ESSENTIAL! For many writers, self-publishing can be a confusing and complicated walk through extremely unfamiliar territory. Writers need to know their options, be able to compare resources, and make informed decisions. The 2009 Writer Watchdog Self-Publishing Directory lists over 200 resources and 100 pages of informative articles --- all designed to help writers create their own opportunities and self-publish successfully.