Self-Publishing Advantages and Disadvantages

Publish me now — Tue, 10 May 2011 09:44:36 +0000

Self-publishing might come off as a risky alternative to using a traditional publisher, but depending on what your plans are for your book it might as a matter of fact be more beneficial than the latter option. The best way to determine whether or not this is the case for you is to review the pros and cons of self-publishing, weighing the benefits against the potential drawbacks. Read on for an overview of each side to it.

The Advantages

Most beneficial aspects of self-publishing relate to how you are not bound by a publishing contract. This means that you have complete control over the editing and design of the book, the timing of the release thereof and the option to use it for other purposes – such as e-books, website content and etcetera – whenever and however you want to. On top of this you will make more money per each book sold, as anything on top of what the printing of the book cost you in the first place go straight into your proverbial pocket. Finally you get paid more frequently than you would from a publishing company, and while this point might seem minor, it is nice to have more control over when you receive any profit you make on the selling of your books.

The Disadvantages

The disadvantages are fewer, but have potentially greater impact on how your book is received on the market. First of all you have to cover the financing of the printing and design of the book yourself. This is hardly a problem if you have the funds you need on hand. However if you do not, you might find it difficult to get hold of what you need to create a book that would be fit for commercial use. Either way you will have to invest a significant amount of money into your book, and that without access to the support services that traditional publishing companies provide. While this is exactly why you end up with full control of your works, you will have no professional help whatsoever with preparing the book for being published. Thus if the book does not sell well it is your fault alone, for which the only one who stands to lose money on it is yourself.

Summary

In short, you might want to consider self-publishing if you have an idea or a manuscript that you want to see in print. A company such as Bookpal, strike a happy medium between traditional book publishers and total self-publishing. To find out more about how the Bookpal team can help you get your ideas into print, click here now for your obligation f.r.e.e. self-publishing consultation.

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The Advantages of Self-Publishing

Publish me now — Mon, 09 May 2011 11:16:27 +0000

Self-publishing has not been very popular with writers in the past, but contrary to the implications of this fact there are plenty of benefits to it. Indeed, for many professional writers out there it is in all likelihood a much better option than regular publishing. This is mainly for the following reasons:

You keep all the copyrights to your work. This essentially translates to the freedom to do what you want with your books, whereas with a traditional publisher you would have to sign a contract that stipulates that any commercial use of the book would have to go through them.
The editing and design of the book is entirely up to you. With complete control over these aspects of your work, you do not have to worry about changes you would not approve of being made to the appearance or content thereof.
You have complete control of the timeline of the project. This means first of all that you decide when the book is to be printed, thus effectively letting you fit the release of the book in with your own schedule instead of having to modify yours to a traditional publisher’s agenda. On top of that it is up to you to decide when or if your book is to be taken off print, whether permanently or temporarily so; as well as when or if you are to publish second or third editions of the works.
You not only get paid more often, but you will also get a higher percentage of the profits that are made on the book. The first point regards how self-publishing usually pays off every quarter, whereas traditional publishers may forward your shares half yearly. The second part speaks for itself. True, chances are that you would sell more copies of your book with a traditional publisher, but on the other hand you will make a lot more money on each book that you sell with self-publishing. Thus self-publishing is actually more profitable if you manage to sell a great deal.

Taking the above into account, it is a good idea to self-publish your book if you are supported by a team of professionals who know and understand the pitfalls and challenges of self-publishing. A company such as Bookpal, strike a happy medium between traditional book publishers and total self-publishing. To find out more about how the Bookpal team can help you get your ideas into print, click here for your obligation free self-publishing consultation.

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