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If your manuscript is solid and ready to go, we’ll give you an estimate that typically includes:
- Hands-on editing of your manuscript by Karin
- Copyediting and/or proofreading by our team of editors, so you get fresh eyes on your manuscript
- Production of your print book, including professional graphic design for the book cover and interior
- Production of your ebook, including conversion from the print version
- Management of all account setup and logistics related to print and ebook (e.g., file uploads, metadata)
Once your manuscript is ready for editing and publishing, it typically takes 1-3 months to polish it and get it in your hands. During this time there’s a lot of work going on behind the scenes for you, but it doesn’t mean you get to sit back and relax. You’ll have full control over all edits and design decisions.
There’s nothing quite like holding a beautiful end-product: your book.
I just saw my book on Amazon!! Wow! It’s actually there!! I’m thrilled and excited that after all of this time it is finally available. I must tell you that you did a fabulous job and made life a lot easier for me. Thanks again for your support and assistance. The book looks great!!
– Bill Brown,
More About Publishing Approaches
There are two main types of publishing: Traditional and Self (or independent). There are “hybrid” publishers as well that incorporate elements of both.
Traditional Publishing
In this process, for nonfiction you typically write a query to find an agent; if successful, you then write a book proposal so your agent can seek a publisher. If you do find a publisher, you may be paid an advance against royalties. Somewhere in here you finish writing your book; the publisher manages the editing and production process. The publisher also handles distribution and (some) marketing. While the publisher pays most costs up front, it also gets the bulk of revenue from book sales; you receive a smaller portion of the sales in royalties.
Self-publishing or independent publishing
In this process, you are in charge of everything from writing to editing to production to marketing. If you hire people to help with any of these functions, you bear the cost. Authors typically use print-on-demand services like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or IngramSpark, which allows them to not hold inventory. After the distribution service takes its cut and the printing costs are paid, the author retains all other royalties or sales revenue.
Clear Sight Books’ Approach
At Clear Sight Books, our services help you self-publish (though we prefer the term “independent publishing”). Some specifics around common questions:
- Payment and royalties – You pay for our help with editing and publishing on the front end; you receive all the royalties from book sales on the back end.
- Book printing and distribution – Most of our clients like to use KDP and/or IngramSpark for print and Kindle for ebooks, but there are other options we can use.
- The “publisher” – Clear Sight Books can be your publisher; or you or your business can be the publisher. (Note: Publishing and printing are two different things.) There are good reasons to choose either of those options; we’ll do what works best for you.
If you have a draft manuscript, let’s talk, answer what questions you might have about the editing and publishing process, and determine your best next steps.
Learn More about Self-Publishing
To learn more about self-publishing logistics, the following articles are some of the most popular on this website:
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