How Much is Too Much?
By Jerry D. Simmons | August 11th, 2009 | 1 Comment » (Click to add yours!)
I’m often asked to evaluate the cost of self-publishing from the quotes that writers get from POD’s and every other kind of “industry professional.” Cost is relative and depends on what you are getting for what you pay. If you self-publish outside the “publishing mills” of the carbon copy publishers, then you can expect to pay a few thousand dollars for an excellent job. Now, you can pay more, but why would you? You can also pay less in some cases, but be careful, my estimate is based on today’s market for self-publishing a quality, professional looking book.
This cost for both editing and marketing is over and above, but for a few thousand dollars you get an original cover design, personalized interior layout, offset printing with a company that has experience producing books. Plus, ISBN & Library of Congress numbers, copyright registration, distribution by a professional sales group to booksellers nationwide, as well as guidance by an experienced staff of freelance publishing experts. What else could you want?
Cost is always a factor but you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a professional book. This is an investment in you and your writing as well as time and energy, don’t cut corners when it comes time to publish. Create a book that you will be proud to display and one that has a chance of attracting the attention of consumers. Perception in publishing is everything, image in book design is important, if the look and feel is not right for your genre and price, you have little chance of selling books.
Success is what you make it, to be successful as an author you need to look successful. Publish your book professionally and you have a legitimate chance to compete with all published books. Then anything is possible!!
Tags: Book Sales, Self-Published Author, Self-Publishing
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