How to publish a book
This is a brief overview of the whole publishing process - there are lots of choices to make, but I hope I've pointed out why most options should be avoided.
Here's a link to the Best publishing companies that aren't scams (though it probably isn't what you think).
And here's the article about the $50K publishing package I mentioned (and how to do it for under $5K).
If you're comparing publishing packages, I made this video about one of the biggest vanity presses, commenting on their services and prices, to understand the kinds of things people offer and whether they're truly worth the cost.
The Truth about Xlibris (vanity publishing)
Do what works best for you, but understand what you're gaining or giving up.