Why Self Publish?

Less than ten years ago, this question would have had a very different answer. But today the business of selling books has changed dramatically. Publishers and authors are finding that the old business models don’t work anymore. Bookstores are closing and online booksellers are popping up with lower overhead and better pricing. Print-on-demand has eliminated the need for deep pocket mass printings and huge inventories. The general public is becoming more and more accustomed to making on-line purchases. Web sites and blogs promote books in full color and feature a convenient “Buy Now” button. Authors are motivated to write for many reasons, but bottom line, the object is to get their book into the hands of readers. So why self-publish? Here are some compelling reasons:

·         You can complete the project of writing a book, and have a finished product to offer readers.

·         You can publish on your time schedule, not the schedule of others.

·         Your book will be available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers in a matter of weeks.

·         You retain the publishing rights to your work.

·         You have a tangible product that you can sell.

·         You make substantially more money from each sale.

·         You can move on to write your next book on your own time schedule.

·         You can present yourself as a published author.

·         You have the freedom to begin marketing your book and sell it on your website or blog.

·         You can offer your book to be sold at your local bookstore.

·         You can still market your work to “big” publishers.

·         You can create a portfolio of your work. When readers like one book, they often want to read all of the author’s work.

What you don’t get.

·         You don’t get the massive marketing machine of big publishers that is able to propel books to mainstream readers in a very short time.

·         Advances on royalties.

·         Other people deciding what the title is, what the cover looks like, and when to take it off the market.

 

One More Chapter is an independent publishing company, providing all the services you need.     

                                                   “We turn your writing into books!”

We begin with your manuscript in a Microsoft Word File, and we use your ideas and materials to create a quality cover. We work closely and personally with you to assure that your book is exactly like you want it to be. Your book is then professionally bound, and we present you with the first copy as a proof. Once approved, your book is made available on Amazon.com and other online booksellers. You receive royalties for books sold online. And in addition you may purchase as many or as few copies as you like, to sell or give as gifts.

                                   Contact us for more information!