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| Infinity Publishing | |||
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| Manuscript screening: | No | ||
| Kind of contract: | Non-Exclusive | ||
| 2+2=5 | They basically claim the right to edit the work as much as they want and distribute it in any format they see fit. Their contract does not stipulate what your royalties are supposed to be, just when they are supposed to be paid. |
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| Distribution: | Their site and some online retailers unless you purchase their 'Enhnced Distibution' package. | ||
| Basic fees: | Paperback publishing | Basic paperback fee is $499.00. | |
| Hardcover publishing | Basic Hardcover fee is $799.00 ($899.00 with a dustjacket) | ||
| Combo publishing | Unknown | ||
| Color publishing | Basic color publishing fee is $699.00 | ||
| eBook publishing | eBook publishing is an add-on with a $149.00 set-up fee. Royalties are from 70% of net receipts. |
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| Royalties: | Royalties are 30% of retail price on direct sales and 15% of wholesale price on external sale (roughly 9% of retail price). | ||
| Author's discount: | Discount is 40% of retail price plus wholesale 10% royalties. | ||
| Break-even point: | Between 300 and 400 copies (approximation based on sales of an average length book through external channels) | ||
| Basic retail price: | Competitive ($13.95 for a 200-page book). | ||
| Layout: | They will provide you with one. | ||
| Graphics: | You can include as many graphics as you want. | ||
| Cover options: | They provide you with one. | ||
| Trim size: | You have three trim sizes to choose from. | ||
| Additional options: | There is a $199.00 additional fee for full distribution via Ingram. | ||
| Pros*: | *Competitive retail price. *Books are returnable at no extra cost. |
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| Cons*: | *Low royalties *Limited distribution unless you purchase their 'External Distribution' package. *Expensive to very expensive setup fee depending on whether or not you want global distribution. *The fact that they define their external royalties based on the wholesale rather than the retail price can be described as misleading. *No manuscript screening. *There are some pretty serious problems with their contract. |
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| Last updated: 06-21-2011 | |||
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