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*Short list of true self-publishing companies (facilators) found below. They will help you publish your book and you won't sign a contract. After several years of writing and re-writing, the average author is ready for the next step and asks, "What do I do now?" I thoroughly explored the self-publishing process before publishing my first manuscript. I learned more than I ever anticipated, including a number of pitfalls and snags to avoid. I almost went with a smooth-talking vanity publisher. Traditional publishers (like Random House, Simon & Schuster or Thomas J. Nelson) will not be interested in your manuscript unless your name is Hillary Clinton, Ann Coulter, or Billy Graham. The real challenge is finding a publisher who is willing to work with you to produce a quality, self-published book. During my research, I discovered a handful of honest publishers who sincerely want to help first-time authors get their books in print. Knowing the answers to a few basic questions will help you join forces with a publisher you can trust to produce your book professionally and economically. If you self-publish, do not, I repeat, do not click on any link online that says, "Find a publisher," or "Find Your Publisher." After extracting your name and contact information, they will give you 1 to 4 choices, all of which will be vanity publishers and the calls and emails will start rolling in. *If you have a potential publisher in mind, email me and I will give you the lowdown on that publisher or, you can ask any prospective publisher if you can use your own ISBN. "No," means vanity publisher; a "Yes," means you are talking to one of the good guys who will treat you right. You want a publisher who: will let you use your own ISBN. will show all prices up front for editing, text layout, cover design, bar code (no more than $25), Ingram database listing, and printing. the author, are totally responsible for marketing and advertising your book, and will gladly provide a list of marketing resources. Is accessible by phone, toll free, anytime you have question during the publishing process. can provide digital printing for small runs (500 or less) but will print offset for larger runs. will sell you a CD with basic book files ($25-$50). Print- ready files may cost more. will let you set the retail price for your book. will send you a proof of your book for final inspection before going to press. will not rush you during the publishing process. *Here is a short list of self-publishing companies (facilitators) I have found to be transparent and honest in their dealings with authors (and they meet the above criteria): Bethanypress.com First-rate Christian books publisher. Morrispublishing.com Print-ready files required. (Digital printing only) Great pricing. Note: there are other publishers who will help you self-publish. Simply ask, "Can I use my own ISBN?" If they say yes, investigate further. If they say, "no," run. * I have personally communicated with the companies listed and found them to be refreshingly candid and honest. Selfpublishing.com produced my first book and Artbookbindery.com produced my last two books (great quality and both with my own ISBNs). Sadly, Selfpublishing.com and Artbookbindery are no longer in business. Selfpublishing closed due to the death of the owner and Artbookbindery closed due to the Covid plandemic. Remember, as a self-publisher, you are totally responsible for Book Marketing. |