The publishing world wants you to think publishing a book is tricky and full of pit holes to fall into. Not true! These simple 10 simple tips will help you publish your book quickly and easily, and the end result will be a professional product you can be proud of.
Tip #1 The first task to self-publishing is actually making a book out of your manuscript.
Here are just some of the decisions that go into transforming a manuscript into a book: - Cover design
- Internal artwork and layout
- Font, for example, Times New Roman or Arial
- Type of binding, for example, spiral, ring, stitched, perfect, etc.
- Hardcover or softcover
- Book size (standard book size is 5.5" by 8.5")
- Type of paper book is printed on
- Color or black and white
- Number of pages. It is generally easier for consumers to justify a book purchase if the book is over 100 pages.
While your printer can help you with a majority of these decisions by offering suggestions and examples it is helpful to go to a printer with a good idea of exactly how you want your book to look. Visit bookstores and find books that you want to model.
Tip #2 Understand the difference between publishers and printers.
POD Publishers
Unlike POD printers, POD publishers may take care of the extra costs of designing a book cover, editing your book, and obtaining an ISBN number. They can be a good option if you need less than 50 books because the price is generally lower than what you would pay for a POD printer. However, make sure that you read your contract carefully and that you fully investigate the POD publisher that you are considering. Some publishers require exclusive rights to your book.
POD Printers
POD printers are just that, printers. They do not invest in your product. They simply manufacture it. The cost can be a bit expensive and generally ranges from $5 to $10 per book, depending on your book's specifics. POD printers can be a good and cost effective option if your book is nearing the end of its life yet you still have the occasional order trickling in. This way you can order one book at a time and it eliminates the possible expense of having to keep an inventory on hand. The print quality is usually good. Again, as with any company, read your contract carefully and make sure to investigate the company.
Digital Printers PQN, Print Quality Needed
This is a good option for the author that needs fewer than 2500 copies. It is cost effective, the print quality is good, and it normally takes less than two weeks to print.
Offset Printers.
When you need more than 2500 books, your best choice is offset printing. The cost will equate to about $1.25 per book for about 3000 books. However, the more books that you print, the less expensive your cost will be.
Tip #3 Don't forget about distribution
The next thing that you will need to handle as a self-publisher is the task of distribution. It may actually be to your benefit to hire a distributor; however, most distributors take 65% of the profit. A distributor's main purpose is to "sell" your book to bookstores and specialty stores.
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