The Self Publishing Boom
Before the boom of the internet world, traditional publishers were the kings of the publishing world but now, there are many online publishing companies like Cafepress, Lulu, Createspace and others that will help you to publish your book online. The main characteristic of the boom of the Self Publishing industry is that the traditional publisher is notably absent in the circulation. Some traditional publishers will tell you that they don’t have enough budget to print your book, or just simply reject your manuscript. Compare this to self publishing, where you are the editor of your own book.
Several new online publishers have sprung up in recent years where they will not only help to produce your book, they will also print them, ship them, distribute it, and ultimately profit from your writing. Self-publishers are distinct from this model, as the author himself or herself pays for the printing. Successful self-publishers control the benefits of the services of print-on-demand. Self-publishing outlets such as Cafepress, Lulu, Createspace and others then will print-on-demand the quantity of books that customers need and they will also ship it, as well as collect payments from the customers who place orders on their sites.
As a self-publishing author, you have little to worry about but waiting to collect your profits from the publishing outlets. You are also the one who ultimately decides how much you will charge per book in the marketplace. Additionally, self-publishing services like Cafepress, Lulu, Createspace and others can accept and upload your digital contents like Microsoft Word documents, PDFs, text files or even Rich Text Format files. The format, size and design of your publication is specified by the book author.
Something to look for when considering online self publishing services are that you may not be charged for submitting your product until there’s an actual order placed. Then, you will be charged for the service, which includes the base price of the printing on demand. You do have control over the final price that will be charge to the buyer before shipping, however.
Other types of self publishing services charge you upon submission to print immediately and don’t get involved in the marketing aspects of your book. The author is also the marketer. Additionally, they may also control how much each book will be charged to buyers.
Other additional service charges you need to consider when looking at online self publishing services include cover design, reviewing and proofreading your manuscript, as well as indexing, promoting and marketing your book, and registering for an ISBN (International Standard Book Number).
Self Publishing offers clear advantages and benefits over traditional publishing. You can be in business with just a computer, an internet connection and a valid email address to upload your manuscript. You don’t need to walk or drive to the publishing office just to submit your manuscript. So, get your book written, then do your research before you self-publish your manuscript.
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