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Writers Resources
- Writer's Edge takes an objective look at self-publishing
- Publishers Marketing Association success story of a first-time, self-published author
Self-Publishing
How to know when our self-publishing services are right for your book:
You have finished a manuscript with Christian content.
Bethany Press offers self-publishing services to authors with a message in keeping with Bethany International's statement of faith and our purpose for existence. Therefore, the books we produce cannot conflict with this statement of faith. If you're not finished writing your book, visit our Writer Support Services page for important tools and insights to help you keep writing--and writing well.
You want to own and retain all rights to your book.
By self-publishing your book, you keep and maintain your "intellectual property." You have the final say as to how your "intellectual property," i.e., your book, is used. You may not have this clear ownership with other publishing options.
You want the final say in how your book is edited and how it presents.
Self-publishing puts you in control of your book project. You can have it professionally edited or not. You can choose your own "look." However, the benefits of being traditionally published are well known (though you usually have to give up some control when going this route). Because of their market presence and excellent editorial staff, signing with an established publisher can greatly aid your book development, distribution and sales.
You want to keep all the profits from book sales.
By self-publishing, you are assuming all of the investment risks which in turn, give you all of the profits. By partnering with a publisher, you share the risks and thus, the profits.
You have the funding available to invest in the up-front design and production costs.
As a self-publishing author, you make the up-front investment in your book--starting at $4,000 (for 1,000 books) and going up--depending on your book specifications. Lacking funds? Ask about our short-run digital printing, or explore fundraising ideas and decide which method is right for you and your book.
You have an audience for your book and a way to reach them.
As a self-published author or ministry, the sales and marketing for your finished book is yours to plan and budget for. By choosing to self-publish, in essence, you have chosen to become a "publisher." Therefore, like a publisher, you determine how your book is marketed and sold. Gain important insights on how to market your book from our list of recommended books.
Your book is finished and you want your book in the market quickly.
Complete production of a self-published book can take as little as 6 weeks versus the many months that traditional publishing can take. The sooner your book reaches your market, the sooner you start reaping the benefits of your time, effort and investment.
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More than just printing, Bethany Press - Custom Solutions also offers professional cover design, typesetting, and proofreading. Your entire project, from manuscript to book, is handled by our staff of industry experts, ensuring the highest standards and quality for your finished book.
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Self Publishing Success Stories
- Self-Publishing Success Stories by Tom and Marilyn Ross
- Is Self-Publishing a Success? by WritersDigest.com
