subject: The Publishing Dilemma [print this page] This is An In-depth look at the options you have in publishing your book. It is important to consider the various options you have in the publishing world before you decide which venue to launch your book.
Self Publishing (Lulu, iUniverse)
Can take as little as 48 hours to release your title
Author covers all publishing, marketing, printing, and distribution costs
Author receives all proceeds from book
Author maintains all Creative Control
Author sets price for the book
Limited Distribution
Author handles Shipping and Fulfillment
Author maintains all rights of book
Foreign Rights must be sold independently
Author receives no guidance from publisher on successful marketing/promotion methods
Mid Tier Publishing (Motivational Press)
Can take 4 weeks - 3 months to release your title (based on selected marketing promotion)
Author and Publisher share marketing, promotion, publishing costs of the book
Increased Brand Credibility
Author receives all proceeds from the book
Access to Foreign Rights Agents who have partnered with publisher
Author and Publisher jointly decide price of book
No Upfront Printing Costs
Full Distribution
Author Maintains All Creative Control
Receives advice and guidance from publisher's expert marketing and promotion team
Publisher handles shipping and distribution
Traditional Publishing (Simon & Schuster, Penguin, HarperCollins)
Can take up to 6 months - 2 years to release your title
No Upfront Publishing Costs
Royalty's
Publisher maintains Creative Control
Publisher Sets Price of Book
Full Distribution
Author signs over rights to publishing company
Access to Foreign Rights Agents who have partnered with publisher
Often times, publisher pays for 3 months PR Campaign/Coverage
Author receives guidance from publisher on successful marketing/promotion methods
Increased Brand Credibility
Publisher Handles Shipping and Fulfillment
About Motivational Press
Motivational Press is the leading mid-tier publisher of transformational and influential books. You have the opportunity to align with some of the greatest and most distinguished experts in personal development, health, leadership, business, relationships, and teens. The Motivational Press' team of expert publishing advisors is here to help you make your book successful. We're committed to doing whatever it takes to put your book at the top amongst all its competitors.
Benefits:
1.Have your book published by a leading mid-tier publisher
2.Receive HUGE brand credibility by aligning with a mid-tier publisher
3.No Up-Front Printing Costs
4.Align with Motivational Press' Marketing Team to receive media appearances and speaking engagements
5.Inclusion in the Motivational Press Speakers Bureau
6.All shipping and distribution costs are handled for you!
7.Distribution within the world's largest portfolio of wholesalers, distributors, retailers/bookstores worldwide.
8.eBook distribution to the following retailers: BookSense, BooksonBoard, Cokesbury, Computer Manuals Ltd. ContentRealtime, Diesel eBooks, Digital Pulp Publishing, eBookMall, eChapterone, Fictionwise, Lybrary, Powells, Publisher Services, SentientSix, Textbooks, Payloadz
9.Worldwide Audiobook Digital Download Distribution through the following partners: Audible, iTunes, Amazon, LoDingo, Audiobooks
