Book publishing is a complex and multifaceted industry that plays a crucial role in bringing literary works to readers worldwide. It involves a series of intricate processes, from manuscript acquisition and editing to production, marketing, and distribution.  At the heart of book publishing lies the acquisition process, where publishers evaluate and select manuscripts for publication. This decision is often guided by a combination of factors, including literary merit, commercial potential, and alignment with the publisher's vision and target audience.  
    Once a manuscript is acquired, or project accepted, it undergoes a rigorous editing process. Professional editors work closely with authors to refine the content, structure, and language of the work, ensuring it meets the highest standards of quality and readability.  The production phase involves transforming the edited manuscript into a physical or digital book. This includes tasks such as typesetting, cover design, and formatting, all of which contribute to the overall aesthetic appeal and user experience of the final product. 
   Marketing and promotion are essential components of book publishing, as they help to create awareness and generate interest among potential readers. Publishers employ various strategies, including book tours, author interviews, social media campaigns, and targeted advertising, to reach their intended audience effectively.  Distribution is the final step in the publishing process, where books are made available to readers through various channels, including bookstores, online retailers, libraries, and direct-to-consumer sales. Effective distribution strategies ensure that books reach a wide audience and are accessible to readers worldwide. 
   Book publishing is a collaborative endeavor that involves authors, editors, designers, marketers, and distributors, all working together to bring compelling stories and valuable information to the public. It is an industry that not only entertains and educates but also preserves and disseminates human knowledge and creativity for generations to come.

Ways We Work With Authors

We can design a publishing solution that fits in your budget and meets your goals and expectations. There are essentially 3 arrangements that an author and publisher can structure the publishing process within.

1.) The first is a traditional publishing arrangement in which the author incurs no cost at all and the publisher foots all expenses to bring the manuscript to market as a finished book. In this arrangement the author has no up-front costs to them however their income is based on a traditional royalty model which is a percentage of the net average price of the book sold across both retail and wholesale markets and that percentage can vary from 7% to 12% royalty. So for example, if a book has a retail price of $20 and is sold in the Amazon distribution system at retail, then the Publisher receives 60% of the sale from Amazon which is $12. Of that $12 the author receives a royalty of (let's say in this example) 10% so the author receives $1.20 cents for each copy of their book sold at retail.

2.) The second arrangement is called subsidized publishing which is where the author pays all the initial (and some small ongoing maintenance costs) of developing their book for sale. Those costs are billed to the author by the publisher and will include such costs as: editing, interior book design, typesetting, cover design, Amazon account set-up for the author if desired, brand development, ISBN registration, among other sundry costs. The difference between this model and the first is in the remuneration of the author going forward over the life of the book's sales. In this case the author receives 95% of the net Amazon revenue, so in the above case instead of receiving $1.20 per sale (at retail) the author would receive 95% of the $12 or $11.40 per sale. For the sake of this example let's say that's a round $10 additional per sale. Therefore, for every 100 books that sell on Amazon the author would receive $1000 more than the first arrangement which would greatly offset any initial development costs, and if the book is commercially successful lead to higher lifetime earnings for the author.

3.) The third option is called partial-subsidized publishing which is, as it sounds, is a middle-ground or hybrid solution which would combine aspects of both models to arrive at a more affordable solution for the author than option 2 since it would require less of an upfront investment but it would also result in a lower compensation to the author per sale although it would be significantly higher than option number one. This kind of arrangement is a bespoke solution and uniquely negotiated on a case by case basis.

This might be a little confusing so please feel free to contact me to discuss these various options and to tailor a solution that fits your budget and expectations.