Alright, so I was going for traditional publishing for a while. I have had my manuscript and proposal both edited by a well-known editor Kathleen and author Tim Sandlin. My 90,000 word memoir is aimed for victims of abuse, depression, crime and addiction. Due to it having a spiritual message, and my credentials as a preacher, I have decided to self-publish. This way I can go around to different churches and conventions throughout the U.S. and share my testimony with others with hopes of changing the numbers in statistics related to the book.
I live out in Cape Coral Florida and it is here where my journey begins. I am in the process of finishing up my business plan which includes sending out 100 CDs with my testimony on them to the top 4 major cities here and soon to other churches in the U.S. I will also be writing plays based on the book once I gain enough exposer through the churches. Now to what I really wanted to ask. Where is the "cheapest" place to get 500-1000 books printed?
2007-07-04 14:21:37 · 4 answers · asked by hesreal2me2000 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Try to explore www.authorhouse.co.uk
They have got service in UK and US.
They use print on demand system. They print the book based on your need.
2007-07-04 14:38:22 · answer #1 · answered by marlene 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to, but it's tremendously useful and increases your chance of actually getting published and paid by a reputable house exponentially. Agents know the markets and the editors, and they know how to get your book into the right hands. A few publishers accept unagented manuscripts, but not many. And there is no "if you can't afford an agent" about it. The agent gets paid (a percentage) only AFTER they sell your book to a publisher. If an agent wants a "reading fee," run away. The Query Shark will show you concrete examples of how to and how to NOT write an effective query. In the main, the agent wants to know Who your character is, what Choices they have to make, and the Consequences of those choices. Some of your own style should leak through into the query, because they're judging you on your voice as well as your idea. Good luck!
2016-04-01 07:59:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Lightning Press in Nashville, TN
2007-07-04 14:25:56 · answer #3 · answered by gwhillikers2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know of a small printing shop in NYC who does very good work at great prices. email...polancos@aol.com
2007-07-04 14:27:39 · answer #4 · answered by livemoreamply 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋