Publishing

What are my publishing options?

Types of Publishing

• Traditional
  • Roll & Responsibilities
  • Agent/Author a submit proposal
  • If accepted, the publishing company buys rights and pays the author in advance.
  • The publishing company funds and controls, editing, formatting, design, distribution, etc.
  • Once the publishing company recoups the author’s advance, the author can begin collecting royalties.
  • Hiring a publicist to promote your book.
  • Some publishing companies will market your book but not all.

• Self-Publishing
  • Roll & Responsibilities
  • As a self-published author, you are responsible for the full production of your book.
  • Writing, editing, formatting, design, marketing, printing, and distribution.
  • You will not undertake all the responsibilities personally, however, you will oversee and fund the process.

Major differences

• Risk & Responsibilities
• Time
• Cost
• Control