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What is self-publishing?
What are the various types of self-publishing models?
- Self publishing is the new model for book publishing. In this model, the author is the publisher of his book. The copyright of the book vests with the author. Author can avail the services of various professional service providers for making his manuscript print-ready and available online.
- Vanity based – The author pays for all the services and owns the book and receives all profits directly.
- Self-publishing based – The author pays to produce, market, distribute and stock the book.
- Print on Demand – Authors can make their book available online without any minimum purchase guarantee. Author can order even a single book.
What makes self publishing different and better than traditional publishing?
| Factor | Self-Publishing | Traditional Publishing |
| Waiting Period | Self publishing model helps authors get their books published in a very short span of few days to weeks | Traditional publishers take upto 6-12 months to bring a book into the market, IF they select the work for publishing. |
| Possibility of Getting Published | In self-publishing, there is no rejection. | Depends on evaluation of the manuscript. |
| Availability | Online across all major book selling platforms globally. | Availability limited to specific markets/bookstores |
| Copyright | Copyright remains with the Author | Traditional publishers usually keep the copyright of the book |
| In-Print | The book never goes out of print by the self publishing, print-on-demand model. | Traditional publishers print the books for maximum 2-4 years seeing the sales and then do away with the book. |
| Royalty Payment | Self publishing offers transparency with respect to sales and royalties for the book. Author can monitor the sales and royalties online. Royalties are provided to the author directly without any middlemen. | Traditional publishers usually pay some royalty amount upfront and later if they feel so. Rarely there is any clarity or transparency in the total number of books sold. |
| Royalty Rates | Royalty rates in self publishing is higher than traditional publishing as there are no middlemen involved. | Royalty rates are less than self publishing |
| Print Quality | Print quality of books is better in print-on-demand (POD) self publishing model which uses digital printing technologies and also better quality paper | Traditional publishing model uses offset printing. Quality of books is usually not as good as books printed with POD technologies. |
| Author's Investment | Author only pays for the services opted. There is no upfront requirement to purchase a specific number of books. | Most traditional publishers ask the authors to purchase a few hundered copies to recover some (or even all) of the printing costs. |
What is the number of copies, one needs to purchase upfront, while self publishing?
The author need not purchase any copies upfront. The printing is done as and when order is placed.
Does author get a discount while purchasing his books?
Yes, author will get huge discount on extra copies they order.
What is the royalty percentage offered?
We give 100% profit to the Author.
Why should I self publish ?
The simplified self publishing frame work can make anyone to become an author.
Self publishing is the quickest and most direct route to take your book to the worldwide market.With the majority of traditional not willing to take the risk with new authors, self-publishing is the only alternative.
Self publishing offers an opportunity to publish without the need of having literary agent or traditional publisher.
How does it work ?
An author will choose a package that fits their requirements.
The author's script will be analyzed by the publisher.
Professional changes are made and an amended PDF is sent to the author’s approval.
The same process happens for the multi-color cover design.
Both the cover design and proof have been signed off, the ISBN number is assigned to the book and the files are then sent to the printer.
Once the book is approved by the printer, printed books & digital versions are available globally.
What are the mandatory markers for self publishing company?
While looking for a self-publishing company, ensure they offer you the following features :
- Personal support
- Competitive retail pricing
- Tangible marketing services
- Authenticity
- Global distribution access
- Success rate
How much time does it take to get my printed book in hand ?
After the entire pre-publishing process it will take 7-10 working days.
Are there any hidden costs involved?
No
Can I get bulk orders from U2write ?
Yes. Promotions will be taken care of by U2write team.