As an independent publisher, we are your partner from the ideation stage through the launch and promotion of your book. We transform your idea into a published book with an attention-catching cover and distribute it to 25K+ online and/or offline retailers.
Your time is at a premium, which is why we have created a framework that allows you to develop your book without a large investment of time. Together, we will create a quality book that will rival any book on the front table of major bookstores.
Most importantly, your book represents your story and your ideas. As the author, you retain 100% of the rights to your work and your intellectual property, unlike traditional publishing agreements.
| Self-Publishing | Independent | Traditional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| You make the decisions | |||
| You own the book | |||
| Book creation support | No. You find and pay separately | Some | |
| Completion Speed | |||
| Marketing Support | No. You find and pay separately | Depends | |
| Networking | |||
| Distribution Support | No. You find and pay separately | Depends | |
| Typical royalties | 20+% | 15-65% | 4-15% |
| Returning unsold orders | |||
| Book order discounts | 20%-65% off retail price, depending on format and quantities purchased. | Books at cost, minus a percentage of volume and quantity discounts. | 50% of retail price and limited to a certain amount. |
| Publishing costs | Up to you to find and negotiate | Options curated to fit your needs |
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