An Incomplete Guide to POD Publishers

An Incomplete Guide to Print On Demand Publishers

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Golden Pillar Publishing (Silver)
Manuscript screening:	No
Kind of contract:	Exclusive
2+2=5	The publisher basically has the right to modify the work without the author's consent.
Distribution:	Through their site and online retailers mostly
Basic fees:	Paperback publishing	Basic paperback fee is $1,500.00.
	Hardcover publishing	Not available
	Combo publishing	Not available
	Color publishing	Not available
Royalties:	Royalties are 80% of net receipts.
Author's discount:	Authors can purchase copies of their book paying only their printing costs.
Break-even point:	Between 500 and 700 copies (approximation based on sales of an average length book through external channels)
Basic retail price:	Somewhat expensive (about $16.95 for a 200-page book)
Layout:	They provide you with an advanced layout out of a number of templates.
Graphics:	10 graphics are included, more can be added as an extra.
Cover options:	Template driven illustrated cover using either a graphic provided by the author or a royalty free image.
Trim size:	You have a number of trim sizes to choose from.
Additional options:	They offer three different packages, these are different enough to warrant being dealt with separately. Also they mention the possibility of publishing a hardcover for 'an additional cost' but no figures are disclosed.
Pros*:	Good royalties. You can buy copies of your book paying only your printing costs. *Good distribution.
Cons*:	Bad contract. Somewhat expensive retail price. *Expensive setup fee.
Comments*:	Their site is deliberately misleading when it comes to the differences between owning the book's copyright and controling the book's rights. These are two separete issues and the way in which this is handled does raise some serious questions as to the publisher's ethics. This package features light editing.
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Last updated: 2006-05-05

* These represent my personal opinion based on what I've seen in the publisher's site.

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