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There
are three definitions for the traditional publishing models.
1) A
royalty house buys the rights to your manuscript and then
edits, designs, prints and distributes the book. The author makes
no financial contribution to the creation of the book other than
the expenses associated with producing the manuscript. The
publisher makes all the financial investments and receives no
monies from the...author.
The publisher
pays the author money called royalties based on the number of
sales, less expenses. Some publishers pay advances against these
royalties, which means you pay back the advance with your book
sales before you receive regular royalties. Royalty houses are
very selective about which books they publish because they have an
eye on the bottom line and they want to make a good return on
their investment. They consider not only the quality of the
manuscript but the sales and marketing skills of the author.
2) A subsidy house charges an author for all the work needed
to publish a book. The author selects which services they want
such as editing, proofreading, cover design and the like. The
author should shop for a subsidy house that will work closely with
them to provide the specific services they require. Some subsidy
houses have a “one-size fits all” approach that may or may not
fit an author’s needs. A subsidy house should allow the author
input on cover and page design. The author retains the rights to
their book and sets the retail price. Better subsidy houses have
distribution through major distributors.
3) Self-publishing is a process where the author sub-contracts
each phase of the publishing process including printing, cover
design, page design, registration with Bowker for ISBN number and
application with the Library of Congress for an LOC number. The
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What
Polimedia Does.
Polimedia
has taken the traditional means of publishing and has turned it on
its head. We are a combination of author consultant and
publisher. With our public relations, events booking and
management, and publishing experience, we can tailor our services
to the needs of the client. From graphic design to printing,
to distribution and media counseling, Polimedia can be as involved
with the of publishing and promotion of a book as the author
desires. |
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