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Manuscript Selection
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Yes
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Kind of Contract
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Non-exclusive
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Distribution
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Through their site and major on-line
retailers
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Price Range
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Paperback
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$599.00
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Hardcover
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$659.00
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Paperback/hardcover combo
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$799.00
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Color publishing
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Not available
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Royalties
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Royalties are 10% on books sold through external
channels, 30% on books sold through their site.
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Author's Discount
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Basic author's discount is 30%, bulk discounts
are available.
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Breakeven point
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Depends on the book's discount, but it ranges
between 400 and 500 (approximation based on
external sales of an average length book using
their pricing schedule based on a 55% discount.
Keep in mind that because of the way in which their
payment system is organized a lower discount would
actually increase, rather than
reduce, the number of copies needed to break
even).
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Basic retail price
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Competitive ($14.95/$9.95 for a 200 pages book
depending on the bookstore discount)
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Interior Layout
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You have an input as to your book's format
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Graphics & Tables
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Up to 7 graphics free of charge.
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Cover Options
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You have an input when it comes to your book's
cover
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Choice of Trim Size
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Yes
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Pros*
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They chose what they publish
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You get good distribution.
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Good returns policy.
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You can have your own imprint.
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Cons*
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Their setup fee is fairly expensive.
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You
MUST
have your book edited and unless you have the
expertise to do it yourself, or a friend who is
willing to do it for you, this is an additional
expense that can easily add thousands of dollars to
your costs (though you can avoid this by going
through your own imprint, or a separate one they
offer that does not require this step).
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