What is the Publication Process?

Generally, there are two broad categories for authors to choose from when it comes to affordable book publishing. You can either choose more contemporary and affordable self-publishing and distribution services or go the classical traditional publishing route.

Self-Publishing

Evident from the name, self-publishing allows independent authors to publish their books in multiple eBook formats for multiple online platforms with complete creative control. While the process promises flexibility, better royalties, faster publication, distribution and selling, self-publishing authors often fail to perform well if they choose to take on the entire process independently. Here are a few reasons why

• -Self-Publishing: A great cover can be the deciding factor between a book being a hit or a bust. Not just design but formatting inconsistencies and strict requirements by Amazon, Kindle and Google Books mean that even the smallest of errors will affect the timeline of your expected publishing process, not to mention negative reviews later on.
• -Limited Budget: You probably don’t have thousands of dollars to spend on individual design, marketing, formatting, proofreading and publishing services. Neither can you do it all alone. In a limited budget, your best bet is to hire an all-encompassing book writing firm that can do everything from editing, to proofreading, formatting, publishing contract negotiation and marketing in your set budget. Reaching a wide audience and marketing your book through right channel is easier when you hire The Book Firm because we already know how to tap into social media trends and collaborate with influencers in minimal rates.
• -Technical Complexities: Authors have to choose from over 15000 categories on self-publishing platforms and can only choose up to three to ensure their book reaches the right audience. Often, independent authors, in a bid to cover more categories switch back and forth between more than three options however it is recommended to limit changes to allow your book to gain momentum with readers.
• -Legal and Copyright Challenges: It may take you days and weeks to read, understand and fully remember all the copyright laws necessary to comply with. Besides the legal aspect, negotiating fair contracts with distributors and service providers can become tricky if you end up signing something you may not have fully understood. Not only can you lose full ownership to your book but may also get caught up in legal battles that are expensive, frustrating and time-consuming.
• -Time Consuming Process: There’s only so much you can do as a one person taking on multiple responsibilities while also having a thorough understanding of every phase of publishing. You can either learn everything on your own which would irrevocably take months or you can take shortcuts which will definitely lead to mistakes, causing a great book to become nameless in the sea of million other options.

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Traditional Publishing

One of the biggest advantages of traditional publishing is prestige. Traditional publishers give any book credibility and marketing buzz it deserves, however it’s not without the usual disadvantages. Let’s look at a few.

• -Finding an Agent: Finding the right literary agent can be a long and tiring process. Not everyone understands your visions and more so, not every agent you reach out to will take you on as a client unless you stand out tall and bright in the crowd. Our consortium with agents and publishers ensures that you’re connected to a publishing team that appreciates your story and see the potential for it to become an international seller.
• -Editorial Changes: Traditional publishers have strict formatting and editorial guidelines which means if they take you on, there’s a high chance your story will be revised and changed to fit the set criteria. This may be highly frustrating for an author who has tirelessly worked on the manuscript.
• -Contractual Complexities: Negotiating copyright ownership is a complex process riddled with legal jargon and subclauses that may leave you feeling confused. With a traditional publisher, you’re bound by a restrictive contract with validity of long terms, often a lifetime. Additionally, the royalty rates are quite low leaving a lot to be desired. The Book firm protects you from making hasty decisions you may regret later. Our publishing team will explain every step to you in great detail and clear language to ensure you know what you will be signing up for.
• -Limited Marketing: Traditional publishers, after signing you on, usually take responsibility to market your book worldwide. The success of your book is defined by their budget. If an agent doesn’t see the potential of your book, they’re less likely to promote and market your work and give preference to another client over you. The team at The Book Firm prevents this when we provide you support in self-publishing. We assign a clear budget for marketing with a well-defined strategy which guarantees that your book reaches a wider audience and boasts higher readership.

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