{"id":398,"date":"2026-10-06T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thepulphousepublishing.com\/blog\/?p=398"},"modified":"2026-10-14T14:49:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T14:49:23","slug":"how-to-publish-a-book","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/how-to-publish-a-book\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Publish a Book: Complete Guide for First-Time Authors"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"398\" class=\"elementor elementor-398\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6a65865 elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6a65865\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" 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src=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-publish-a-book-1024x320.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-530\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-publish-a-book-1024x320.webp 1024w, https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-publish-a-book-300x94.webp 300w, https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-publish-a-book-768x240.webp 768w, https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-publish-a-book-1536x480.webp 1536w, https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/how-to-publish-a-book-2048x640.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b9f2d0c elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b9f2d0c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-66 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-cc57761\" data-id=\"cc57761\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-f7a02d1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f7a02d1\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-317db71\" data-id=\"317db71\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac43af0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ac43af0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Quick answer: how to publish a book<\/strong> To publish a book, finish and revise your manuscript, choose a publishing path (traditional, self-publishing, or hybrid), get it professionally edited, design the cover and interior, secure an ISBN, upload it to print and ebook retailers, and market it. Self-publishing typically takes 3\u20136 months after your final draft. Traditional publishing often takes 1\u20132 years.<\/p><p>If you&#8217;ve typed &#8220;how to publish a book&#8221; into Google, you probably have a finished (or almost finished) manuscript and a very reasonable fear: <em>what do I do next, and what will it cost me if I get it wrong?<\/em><\/p><p>This <strong><u>book publishing guide<\/u><\/strong> answers both. It walks you through the full <strong><u>book publishing process<\/u><\/strong>, from the last edit of your draft to the day your book is on sale, with real cost ranges, honest timelines, and the mistakes that trip up most first-time authors.<\/p><p>We&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/\">Book Publishings<\/a>, a self-publishing services company, so we&#8217;ll tell you where we fit and where we don&#8217;t. If traditional publishing is the better path for your book, we&#8217;ll say so.<\/p><h3>Key takeaways<\/h3><ul><li><strong>There are three ways to publish:<\/strong> traditional (a publisher buys your rights), self-publishing (you publish and keep control), and hybrid (you share costs with a publisher).<\/li><li><strong>Every route needs the same core work:<\/strong> a revised manuscript, professional editing, a market-ready cover, correct interior formatting, and a distribution plan.<\/li><li><strong>Budget realistically:<\/strong> a professional-quality self-published book commonly costs roughly 6,000, depending on length, genre and services.<\/li><li><strong>You don&#8217;t always need a literary agent.<\/strong> You do need one for most large traditional publishers.<\/li><li><strong>Protect your rights.<\/strong> Never sign a contract you don&#8217;t understand, and never pay a &#8220;publisher&#8221; who takes your rights <em>and<\/em> your money.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Ready to talk through your manuscript?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\">Get a free quote and publishing plan .<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f602723 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f602723\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"1rt\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Does It Mean to Publish a Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ccc798f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ccc798f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Publishing a book means making it available to readers in a finished, professional form, as a print book, ebook, audiobook, or all three, through bookstores, online retailers, libraries, or your own store.<\/strong><\/p><p>That definition hides an important point: publishing is more than uploading a file. A published book has been edited, designed, assigned identifiers (like an ISBN), priced, described, and placed where readers can find it. Whoever handles those jobs, you or a team, is &#8220;the publisher.&#8221;<\/p><p>That&#8217;s why the first big decision is <em>who<\/em> is the publisher. For a deeper breakdown, see our guide to <strong><u>the different types of book publishing<\/u><\/strong> and <strong><u>what a book publisher does<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f1fce50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f1fce50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step2\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The 10 Steps to Publish a Book at a Glance<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa7e07f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aa7e07f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Here are the <strong><u>steps to publish a book<\/u><\/strong>, with typical timing and cost. Details for each step follow.<\/p><table width=\"624\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"31\"><p><strong>#<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p><strong>Step<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p><strong>Typical time<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p><strong>Typical cost (US)<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>1<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Finish and revise your manuscript<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>1\u20136 months of revision<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>$0 (beta readers)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>2<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Choose your publishing path<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>1\u20132 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>$0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>3<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Professional editing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>4\u201312 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>\u2248 5,050 for 80,000 words*<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>4<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Cover and interior design<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>3\u20136 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>Cover 2,500; formatting varies<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>5<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>ISBN and copyright<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>1\u20132 days<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>295 (ISBNs) + registration fee<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>6<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Printing and distribution setup<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>1\u20132 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>Often $0 upfront (print-on-demand)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>7<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Metadata, description, pricing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>About 1 week<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>$0<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>8<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Upload, proof, approve<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>1\u20137 days<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>Proof copy cost<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>9<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Launch and marketing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>Starts 2\u20133 months before launch<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>$0 to several thousand<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"31\"><p>10<\/p><\/td><td width=\"196\"><p>Track results, update, repeat<\/p><\/td><td width=\"182\"><p>Ongoing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"215\"><p>Varies<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Editing range from Reedsy&#8217;s 2026 analysis of freelancer quotes. Rates vary by genre, length and editor.<\/p><p><strong>Want a plan built around your book?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\">Request a free quote<\/a>. We review your manuscript and map the steps, timeline and cost before you commit to anything.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25901af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25901af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"stewp1\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Finish and Revise Your Manuscript<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76174d8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76174d8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Before you publish, your manuscript should be complete, revised at least once, and read by people who aren&#8217;t your friends or family.<\/strong><\/p><p>A first draft is not a finished book. Most authors go through several passes:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Self-revision.<\/strong> Let the draft rest for two weeks, then reread it with fresh eyes. Cut repetition and fix structure.<\/li><li><strong>Beta readers.<\/strong> Ask 3\u20135 readers in your target audience (not just supportive relatives) for honest feedback.<\/li><li><strong>Revision based on feedback.<\/strong> Fix plot holes, unclear arguments, pacing problems.<\/li><li><strong>Professional editing<\/strong> (Step 3).<\/li><\/ol><p>&#8220;To write is human, to edit is divine.&#8221; \u2014 Stephen King, <em>On Writing<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Manuscript readiness checklist<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Complete draft, with a clear beginning, middle and end (or a clear argument if nonfiction)<\/li><li>Word count appropriate for your genre<\/li><li>Consistent names, dates and facts<\/li><li>Permissions secured for any quotes, lyrics, or images you didn&#8217;t create<\/li><li>Front and back matter drafted (title page, dedication, about the author, acknowledgments)<\/li><\/ul><p>For formatting standards and what agents and editors expect to see, read our guide on <strong><u>how to prepare a manuscript for publication<\/u><\/strong>. Not sure what comes next once the draft is done? See <strong><u>what happens after you finish writing a book<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Don&#8217;t have a finished draft yet?<\/strong> Our team offers <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-writing\">book writing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/ghostwriting-services\">ghostwriting services<\/a> for authors who have the story but need help getting it on the page.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d11f0de elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d11f0de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step3\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Choose Your Publishing Path<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8256618 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8256618\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>You can publish a book three ways: traditionally (a publisher acquires your book), by self-publishing (you control and fund production), or through a hybrid model (you share costs and responsibilities with a publisher).<\/strong> This choice affects your income, your timeline, and who owns your rights, so make it before you spend money on editing or design.<\/p><h3><strong>Traditional Publishing<\/strong><\/h3><p>A publishing house acquires your book, pays you an advance against royalties, and handles editing, design, printing and distribution. In exchange, they typically control the rights, the cover, the price and the schedule. Most large publishers only accept submissions through literary agents.<\/p><h3><strong>Self-Publishing<\/strong><\/h3><p>You are the publisher. You hire (or do) the editing, design and formatting; you pick the retailers; you set the price and keep the rights. Print-on-demand means books are printed one at a time when ordered, so there&#8217;s no inventory to store.<\/p><h3><strong>Hybrid Publishing<\/strong><\/h3><p>A hybrid publisher offers professional services and distribution, and the author pays some or all upfront costs. Quality and honesty vary enormously here, so read contracts carefully (see how to avoid publishing scams).<\/p><h3><strong>Traditional vs. Self-Publishing vs. Hybrid<\/strong><\/h3><table width=\"624\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p><strong>Traditional<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p><strong>Self-publishing<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p><strong>Hybrid<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Upfront cost to you<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>None (publisher pays)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>You pay for services<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>You pay all or part<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Who owns the rights<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>Usually the publisher (for a term)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>You<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>Varies by contract<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Creative control<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>Shared; publisher has final say<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>Full<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>Shared<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Royalty rate<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>Often 5\u201315% of list\/net (print), higher for ebooks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>Up to 70% on qualifying ebook prices; print varies<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>Varies widely<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Time to market<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>Typically 1\u20132 years after signing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>Weeks to months<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>Months<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Bookstore reach<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>Strongest<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>Possible, with effort<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>Varies<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Needs an agent?<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"204\"><p>Usually yes<\/p><\/td><td width=\"206\"><p>No<\/p><\/td><td width=\"97\"><p>No<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Want a deeper comparison? Read <strong><u>Traditional vs. Self-Publishing<\/u><\/strong>, <strong><u>Hybrid Publishing vs. Self-Publishing<\/u><\/strong>, and our verdict on <strong><u>which is better<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p><h3><strong>Quick decision guide<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Choose traditional<\/strong> if you want bookstore shelf presence, you have patience for rejection, and you&#8217;re comfortable giving up control.<\/li><li><strong>Choose self-publishing<\/strong> if you want speed, control, ownership, and higher per-book earnings, and you&#8217;ll invest in quality.<\/li><li><strong>Choose hybrid<\/strong> only after verifying the company&#8217;s track record, contract terms and distribution. Avoid any that can&#8217;t clearly explain where your money goes.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Not sure which path fits your book?<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\">Talk to a publishing specialist<\/a>. It&#8217;s free, and we&#8217;ll tell you honestly if another route suits you better.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a4d87d3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a4d87d3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step4\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get a Book Published Traditionally<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0d61ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0d61ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>To get a book published traditionally, you polish your manuscript, write a query letter (and a book proposal for nonfiction), pitch literary agents, and let your agent sell the book to a publisher.<\/strong><\/p><p>If you&#8217;ve chosen traditional publishing, the process looks like this:<\/p><ol><li><strong>Research agents<\/strong> who represent your genre. Use official agency websites and follow each agency&#8217;s submission rules exactly.<\/li><li><strong>Prepare your submission package:<\/strong> a query letter, synopsis, and sample pages. Nonfiction authors usually need a <strong><u>book proposal<\/u><\/strong> instead of a full manuscript.<\/li><li><strong>Query in small batches<\/strong> (5\u201310 agents at a time) so you can improve your pitch if you get no responses.<\/li><li><strong>Sign with an agent.<\/strong> A legitimate agent earns about 15% of your domestic earnings (often 20% on foreign sales) and does not charge reading fees.<\/li><li><strong>Go on submission.<\/strong> Your agent pitches editors at publishers. This can take months.<\/li><li><strong>Receive an offer,<\/strong> negotiate the contract, then work with an in-house editor.<\/li><\/ol><p>Competition is intense. One editor writing on Reedsy estimates that agents sign only about 1\u20133% of the authors who query them. That&#8217;s why preparation matters.<\/p><p><strong>Related guides<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><u>How to get a book published<\/u><\/li><li><u>Do you need a literary agent to publish a book?<\/u><\/li><li><u>What&#8217;s the difference between a publisher and a literary agent?<\/u><\/li><li><u>How to find a publisher for your book<\/u><\/li><li><u>How to submit a book to a publisher<\/u><\/li><li><u>How to choose a book publisher<\/u><\/li><li><u>What a publishing company does<\/u><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Editor&#8217;s tip:<\/strong> Traditional publishers rarely handle all your marketing. Even with a publishing deal, expect to build your own audience. Authors who plan for this early do better.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fdf8af elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fdf8af\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step5\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Get Professional Editing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-675573d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"675573d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Professional editing is the single most important investment in self-publishing, because readers and reviewers punish typos, plot holes and weak structure faster than anything else.<\/strong><\/p><p>There are four main levels, and most books need more than one:<\/p><table width=\"624\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"140\"><p><strong>Type<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"299\"><p><strong>What it fixes<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"185\"><p><strong>When to use it<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\"><p><strong>Developmental edit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"299\"><p>Big-picture structure, plot, pacing, argument, character<\/p><\/td><td width=\"185\"><p>After your first major revision<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\"><p><strong>Line edit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"299\"><p>Sentence-level flow, voice, clarity<\/p><\/td><td width=\"185\"><p>After developmental edits<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\"><p><strong>Copy edit<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"299\"><p>Grammar, consistency, style, fact-checking flags<\/p><\/td><td width=\"185\"><p>Before formatting<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"140\"><p><strong>Proofread<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"299\"><p>Final typos and formatting errors<\/p><\/td><td width=\"185\"><p>After the interior is laid out<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Budget varies widely. Reedsy&#8217;s analysis of freelancer quotes puts professional editing for an 80,000-word book at roughly 5,050, depending on the level and number of rounds.<\/p><p>Never let a friend with &#8220;a good eye&#8221; replace a professional. One mistake I see often: authors skip developmental editing, then discover structural problems <em>after<\/em> paying for design.<\/p><p>&#8220;The editing was exceptionally well done.&#8221; \u2014 Jack Turner, Book Publishings author <em>(from our<\/em> <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/\"><em>Trustpilot reviews<\/em><\/a><em>)<\/em><\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/editing-proofreading\">editing and proofreading<\/a> team works across genres and keeps your voice intact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47566f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"47566f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step6\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Design Your Cover and Interior<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c529870 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c529870\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Your cover is your book&#8217;s sales page. Readers judge it in about the time it takes to scroll past, so it must signal your genre instantly, even as a thumbnail.<\/strong><\/p><h3><strong>Book cover design<\/strong><\/h3><ul><li><strong>Study your genre.<\/strong> Look at the top 20 bestsellers in your category and note the shared colors, fonts and imagery.<\/li><li><strong>Hire a professional<\/strong> who has designed in your genre. Custom covers commonly run from about $500 to $2,500; premade covers cost less (often 400).<\/li><li><strong>Order the right files.<\/strong> Print books need a full wraparound cover (front, spine, back), and the spine width depends on your final page count and paper stock.<\/li><li><strong>Don&#8217;t print a price on the cover<\/strong> if you&#8217;ll sell in multiple countries with print-on-demand.<\/li><\/ul><p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-cover-design\">book cover design<\/a> service for examples.<\/p><h3><strong>Interior formatting<\/strong><\/h3><p>Formatting turns a word-processor file into a book readers enjoy reading: correct trim size, margins, fonts, chapter openers, page numbers, and clean ebook files (EPUB). Poor formatting is a common reason self-published books look &#8220;amateur.&#8221;<\/p><p>You&#8217;ll need <strong>two files<\/strong> for most books: a print-ready PDF and an ebook (EPUB) file. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-formatting\">book formatting<\/a> team prepares both to retailer specifications.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a9ee06d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a9ee06d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step7\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 5: Get Your ISBN and Protect Your Copyright<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6664595 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6664595\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is the 13-digit identifier that retailers, libraries and bookstores use to track a specific edition of your book.<\/strong> In the US, ISBNs are sold by Bowker, and each format (paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook) needs its own number.<\/p><p><strong>What does an ISBN cost?<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Bowker (US):<\/strong> $125 for one ISBN, $295 for a pack of 10.<\/li><li><strong>Free ISBNs:<\/strong> Platforms like Amazon KDP offer a free ISBN for print books, but it can tie the book to that platform, and the platform is listed as the publisher of record.<\/li><li><strong>Ebooks:<\/strong> Not always required if you sell through a single platform that uses its own identifier.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Our recommendation:<\/strong> if you plan to publish more than one format or more than one book, buy your own 10-pack. ISBNs never expire. Read the full explainer: <u>What is an ISBN and do you need one?<\/u><\/p><p><strong>Copyright<\/strong><\/p><p>In the US, your work is protected by copyright the moment you create it. Registering with the US Copyright Office (the fee is roughly 65; check <a href=\"https:\/\/www.copyright.gov\/\">copyright.gov<\/a> for current rates) gives you stronger legal remedies if someone infringes. An ISBN is <em>not<\/em> copyright protection.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15f6dec elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15f6dec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step07\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 6: Choose Printing and Distribution<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0724611 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0724611\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>For most first-time authors, print-on-demand (POD) is the safest way to print: your book is printed only when someone orders it, so there are no upfront printing costs, no inventory, and no shipping to manage.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Print-on-demand vs. print run<\/strong><\/p><table width=\"618\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"107\"><p>\u00a0<\/p><\/td><td width=\"149\"><p><strong>Print-on-demand<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"362\"><p><strong>Offset print run<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"107\"><p>Upfront cost<\/p><\/td><td width=\"149\"><p>None, or minimal<\/p><\/td><td width=\"362\"><p>Significant (hundreds to thousands of dollars)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"107\"><p>Inventory<\/p><\/td><td width=\"149\"><p>None<\/p><\/td><td width=\"362\"><p>You store and ship copies<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"107\"><p>Unit cost<\/p><\/td><td width=\"149\"><p>Higher per book<\/p><\/td><td width=\"362\"><p>Lower per book at volume<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"107\"><p>Best for<\/p><\/td><td width=\"149\"><p>Most authors<\/p><\/td><td width=\"362\"><p>Speakers, businesses, guaranteed sales channels<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><strong>Where to publish<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Amazon KDP<\/strong> for ebooks and print on Amazon. It&#8217;s free to publish.<\/li><li><strong>IngramSpark<\/strong> for wider distribution into bookstores and libraries. Bookstores typically expect a wholesale discount of around 40\u201355%, so build that into your price.<\/li><li><strong>Other ebook stores:<\/strong> Apple Books, Kobo, Barnes &amp; Noble Press, Google Play Books.<\/li><li><strong>Direct sales<\/strong> from your own website, which can protect your margins.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Exclusive vs. &#8220;going wide&#8221;<\/strong><\/p><p>Enrolling an ebook in KDP Select makes it Amazon-exclusive in exchange for perks like Kindle Unlimited. &#8220;Going wide&#8221; means selling everywhere. Neither is universally better; it depends on your genre and audience.<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/self-publishing\">self-publishing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/global-publishing\">global book publishing<\/a> services handle distribution setup so your files aren&#8217;t rejected at upload.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-927ac93 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"927ac93\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step7\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 7: Write Your Metadata, Description and Price<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7d86e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b7d86e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Metadata is the information retailers use to rank and recommend your book: title, subtitle, keywords, categories and description.<\/strong> Get it wrong and the best book on earth stays invisible.<\/p><p><strong>Your book description is a sales page, not a synopsis.<\/strong> Lead with a short hook line, explain what the reader gets (nonfiction) or what&#8217;s at stake (fiction), and end with a reason to buy now.<\/p><p><strong>Pricing basics<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Price in line with comparable books in your genre.<\/li><li>Price book one of a series lower to attract readers.<\/li><li>Make sure your print price covers printing costs <em>plus<\/em> your profit. Many authors aim for at least 3 profit per print copy.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Categories and keywords:<\/strong> choose specific, relevant categories over broad ones. Research what readers of similar books search for.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-031e027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"031e027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"step98\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 8: Publish Your Book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40be90c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40be90c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>To publish, upload your final interior and cover files, enter your metadata, set prices, and submit for review. Retailers usually approve within hours to a few days.<\/strong><\/p><ol><li><strong>Upload files.<\/strong> Expect automated checks to flag errors such as margin problems or spine width. Fix and re-upload.<\/li><li><strong>Order a physical proof.<\/strong> Always check a printed copy before approving.<\/li><li><strong>Set a pre-order<\/strong> if you want early sales and reviews. A few weeks to a month ahead works well.<\/li><li><strong>Approve and publish.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol><p>Because print-on-demand and ebooks are digital, you can fix problems later by uploading new files. Still, a clean launch matters, since early reviews shape long-term visibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-80c0d49 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"80c0d49\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"steps19\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 9: Market Your Book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da661d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da661d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Book marketing should start 2\u20133 months before launch, not after it.<\/strong> Most books don&#8217;t sell on their own, even great ones.<\/p><p><strong>A practical launch plan<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Build an email list<\/strong> before launch. Readers who opt in are your most valuable audience.<\/li><li><strong>Collect early reviews<\/strong> by sending advance copies to a small group of readers (an &#8220;ARC&#8221; or street team).<\/li><li><strong>Optimize your retailer pages.<\/strong> Cover, description, keywords and author bio all convert browsers into buyers.<\/li><li><strong>Use social media<\/strong> where your readers actually are, whether that&#8217;s BookTok, Instagram, LinkedIn or Facebook groups.<\/li><li><strong>Run limited-time promotions<\/strong> during launch week, when visibility matters most.<\/li><li><strong>Pitch local media, podcasts and bookstores.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Pro tip:<\/strong> Spend your advertising budget in launch month, when visibility and early reviews matter most. Ongoing ad spend without a plan rarely pays for itself.<\/p><p>Our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-marketing\">book marketing<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/amazon-book-marketing\">Amazon book marketing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-launch-marketing\">book launch marketing<\/a> services support authors from pre-launch through the first months of sales. You can also add an <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/author-website\">author website<\/a> to own your audience.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-880b4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"880b4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 10: Track, Improve and Plan Your Next Book<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dacbdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dacbdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>After launch, check your sales, reviews and ad data monthly, then refine your cover, description, keywords and pricing.<\/strong> Self-publishing lets you improve a live book, and that&#8217;s one of its biggest advantages.<\/p><p>Authors who build careers usually do three things: they publish consistently, they keep their audience engaged between books, and they treat each launch as a learning cycle.<\/p><p>Consider adding formats once your book is stable, such as an <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/audiobook-publishing\">audiobook<\/a>, a large-print edition, or a workbook.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1df2f5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1df2f5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53512ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53512ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Self-publishing a professional-quality book typically costs about <\/strong><strong>6,000, depending on length, genre and services. Traditional publishing has no upfront fees to the author, since the publisher pays.<\/strong><\/p><p>Reedsy&#8217;s 2026 analysis, based on more than 230,000 freelancer quotes, found self-publishing costs of roughly 5,660 for a typical project.<\/p><table width=\"624\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"117\"><p><strong>Cost item<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p><strong>Premium<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>Editing (80,000 words)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p>800 (copy edit only, lower-cost editor)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p>3,000<\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p>5,000+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>Cover design<\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p>400 (premade)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p>1,200 (custom)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p>2,500+ (illustrated\/custom)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>Interior formatting<\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p>DIY\/software<\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p>Professional, 600<\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p>Complex layouts, higher<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>ISBN<\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p>Free (platform ISBN)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p>$125 (single)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p>$295 (10-pack)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>Printing setup<\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p>$0 (POD)<\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p>$0 + proof copies<\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p>Print run: varies<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"117\"><p>Marketing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"192\"><p>500<\/p><\/td><td width=\"130\"><p>2,000<\/p><\/td><td width=\"186\"><p>$2,000+<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><em>Figures combine published 2026 ranges from Reedsy, Books.by, and Bowker. Your quote will depend on your manuscript.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>What affects cost the most<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Length and genre.<\/strong> Editing is usually priced per word or per page, and some genres need more.<\/li><li><strong>Editing level.<\/strong> A developmental edit costs more than a proofread.<\/li><li>Children&#8217;s books and graphic content raise costs significantly.<\/li><li><strong>Marketing ambition.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p>For a line-by-line breakdown, see our guide: <strong><u>How much does it cost to publish a book?<\/u><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>See your exact price before you commit.<\/strong> We review your manuscript and send a clear, itemized quote, with no hidden fees. <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\">Get your free quote <\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0de6f4b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0de6f4b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Long Does It Take to Publish a Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dfd1004 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dfd1004\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Self-publishing usually takes 3\u20136 months from final draft to launch. Traditional publishing often takes 12\u201324 months after you sign a deal, plus the time it takes to find an agent and sell your book.<\/strong><\/p><p><em>(These are typical industry ranges. Individual timelines vary widely.)<\/em><\/p><table width=\"623\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"238\"><p><strong>Stage<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p><strong>Self-publishing<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p><strong>Traditional<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"238\"><p>Finding an agent<\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p>Not needed<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Several months to years<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"238\"><p>Selling to a publisher<\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p>Not needed<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Months<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"238\"><p>Editing<\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p>4\u201312 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>3\u20136 months<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"238\"><p>Design<\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p>3\u20136 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>Handled by publisher<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"238\"><p>Production and distribution<\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p>1\u20132 weeks<\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p>6\u201312 months<\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"238\"><p><strong>Total after final draft<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"175\"><p><strong>About 3\u20136 months<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"210\"><p><strong>About 1.5\u20133+ years<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Authors often lose time by hiring editors and designers at the last minute. Many professionals are booked months ahead, so plan at least four months of lead time. Full details: <strong><u>How long does it take to publish a book?<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e630818 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e630818\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How Do Book Royalties Work?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43535dc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43535dc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>A royalty is the percentage of each sale that the author earns. Rates depend on whether you publish traditionally or independently.<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Traditional publishing:<\/strong> Reported ranges are about 5\u20137% for paperbacks and 10\u201315% for hardcovers, with ebook royalties often 25% of net or more. You usually receive an <strong>advance<\/strong> (a payment against future royalties), and your agent takes about 15%. You earn further royalties only after the advance is &#8220;earned out.&#8221;<\/li><li><strong>Self-publishing:<\/strong> Retailers pay you directly. Ebooks on major platforms can pay up to 70% at qualifying prices, while print royalties equal the list price minus printing cost and the retailer&#8217;s cut.<\/li><li><strong>Hybrid:<\/strong> Varies widely by contract. Always ask for the royalty formula in writing.<\/li><\/ul><p>Read the full breakdown: <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/how-do-book-royalties-work\">How do book royalties work?<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8e745eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8e745eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Avoid Publishing Scams and Bad Contracts<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1db1256 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1db1256\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Legitimate agents never charge reading fees, and no honest publisher guarantees bestseller status.<\/strong> Predatory &#8220;publishers&#8221; prey on first-time authors, so watch for these red flags:<\/p><ul><li>\u274c <strong>They ask for large upfront fees<\/strong> <em>and<\/em> claim ownership of your rights.<\/li><li>\u274c <strong>They guarantee<\/strong> bestseller rankings, reviews or sales.<\/li><li>\u274c <strong>The ISBN is registered to them,<\/strong> not you, with no transfer option. (In the US, Bowker is the only ISBN agency, so a company &#8220;giving&#8221; you an ISBN is listing itself as publisher.)<\/li><li>\u274c <strong>Vague contracts:<\/strong> no clear royalty formula, termination clause or reversion of rights.<\/li><li>\u274c <strong>Pressure tactics:<\/strong> &#8220;Offer expires today.&#8221;<\/li><li>\u274c <strong>Agents who charge to read your manuscript.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>A fair way to evaluate any provider, including us:<\/strong><\/p><ol><li>Ask for a written, itemized quote.<\/li><li>Confirm in writing that <strong>you retain your rights<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Confirm <strong>you&#8217;re listed as the owner<\/strong> of your accounts and ISBNs.<\/li><li>Check independent reviews (Trustpilot, Better Business Bureau).<\/li><li>Ask for completed book examples in your genre.<\/li><\/ol><p>At Book Publishings, authors keep full ownership of their work, and you&#8217;ll see what your book needs and what it costs before committing. See our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/about-us\">about page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/\">reviews<\/a> to judge for yourself.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff1055 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1ff1055\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Common Mistakes First-Time Authors Make<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-898d07c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"898d07c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol><li><strong>Rushing to publish.<\/strong> A first draft isn&#8217;t a finished book. Allow time for revision.<\/li><li><strong>Skipping professional editing.<\/strong> It&#8217;s the most common reason for bad reviews.<\/li><li><strong>DIY covers that miss the genre.<\/strong> Readers decide fast.<\/li><li><strong>Self-publishing as a &#8220;test&#8221; for traditional publishing.<\/strong> Previously self-published books can be harder to sell to a traditional publisher, since early sales are already taken.<\/li><li><strong>Using copyrighted material without permission.<\/strong> Song lyrics, long quotes and images usually need clearance.<\/li><li><strong>No marketing plan.<\/strong> Books don&#8217;t sell themselves.<\/li><li><strong>Hiring too late.<\/strong> Good editors and designers book up months ahead.<\/li><li><strong>Signing a contract without understanding it.<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7cb9a9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7cb9a9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"steps13\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Which Publishing Path Is Right for You?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a704b43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a704b43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<table width=\"613\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"365\"><p><strong>If this sounds like you&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><\/td><td width=\"247\"><p><strong>Consider<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"365\"><p>&#8220;I want my book in bookstores and I&#8217;m patient with rejection.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><td width=\"247\"><p><strong>Traditional<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"365\"><p>&#8220;I want control, speed and to keep my rights.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><td width=\"247\"><p><strong>Self-publishing<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"365\"><p>&#8220;I want professional help but not the traditional gatekeepers.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><td width=\"247\"><p><strong>Self-publishing with a services partner<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"365\"><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m writing a business book to support my brand or speaking.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><td width=\"247\"><p><strong>Self-publishing<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td width=\"365\"><p>&#8220;I&#8217;m unsure and want to explore options.&#8221;<\/p><\/td><td width=\"247\"><p><strong>Free consultation<\/strong><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p>Still comparing? Our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/traditional-vs-self-publishing\">traditional vs. self-publishing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/blog\/hybrid-publishing-vs-self-publishing\">hybrid vs. self-publishing<\/a> go deeper.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-2a1e47c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2a1e47c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" id=\"step15\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-f6aedda\" data-id=\"f6aedda\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ed1406b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ed1406b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"Faqs\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cbb513 elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"0cbb513\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-893cc506ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-893cc506ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-893cc506ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How do I publish a book for the first time?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-893cc506ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" show collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Finish and revise your manuscript, choose a publishing path, hire professional editing, design a cover and interior, get an ISBN, upload through retailers like Amazon KDP and IngramSpark, then market your book. First-time authors can self-publish in about 3\u20136 months.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-ed792c86ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-ed792c86ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-ed792c86ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How much does it cost to publish a book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-ed792c86ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Self-publishing a professional-quality book typically costs about 6,000, covering editing, cover design, formatting and an ISBN. Traditional publishers cover production costs, so authors pay no upfront fees.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-e6198796ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-e6198796ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-e6198796ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How long does it take to publish a book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-e6198796ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Self-publishing usually takes 3\u20136 months after your final draft. Traditional publishing commonly takes 1\u20132 years from signing a contract, plus time to find an agent.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-97e12026ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-97e12026ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-97e12026ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I need a literary agent to publish a book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-97e12026ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>You don't need one to self-publish. You usually do need one to reach large traditional publishers, since most don't accept unagented submissions. Agents typically earn about 15% of your earnings.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-64f10996ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-64f10996ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-64f10996ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Can I publish a book without a publisher?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-64f10996ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Yes. Self-publishing lets you publish through Amazon KDP, IngramSpark and other platforms without a traditional publisher, and you keep your rights and control the price.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-5-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-922a8ef6ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-922a8ef6ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-922a8ef6ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Do I need an ISBN to publish a book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-922a8ef6ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-5-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>You need an ISBN for print books and for any edition you want sold broadly. Ebooks sold on a single platform may not require one. In the US, a Bowker ISBN costs $125, or $295 for ten.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-6-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6f86bcb6ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6f86bcb6ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6f86bcb6ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What is the difference between self-publishing and traditional publishing?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6f86bcb6ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-6-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>In self-publishing, you fund and control production and keep your rights. In traditional publishing, a publisher pays for production, controls key decisions, and typically holds the rights for a term in exchange for an advance and royalties.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-7-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-f2ddcc46ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-f2ddcc46ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-f2ddcc46ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Is it better to self-publish or traditionally publish?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-f2ddcc46ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-7-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Neither is universally better. Traditional publishing offers prestige and bookstore reach; self-publishing offers speed, control and higher per-book earnings. Your goals decide.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-8-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-5bf46fb6ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-5bf46fb6ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-5bf46fb6ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">How much do authors make per book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-5bf46fb6ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-8-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Traditional authors often earn about 5\u201315% of the price, depending on format. Self-published authors can earn up to 70% on qualifying ebook prices, but they pay their own production costs.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-9-0cbb513\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-0e38c086ada7fc9d179d\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" role=\"button\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-0e38c086ada7fc9d179d\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-0e38c086ada7fc9d179d\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">What happens after I finish writing my book?<\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-0e38c086ada7fc9d179d\" class=\" collapse\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-9-0cbb513\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6ada7fc9d179d\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Revise it, get feedback, and hire an editor. Then decide on a publishing path, design the cover and interior, secure an ISBN, publish, and market the book.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-82a06d6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"82a06d6\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-d424c75\" data-id=\"d424c75\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0587ca8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0587ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" id=\"gofr\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Ready to Publish Your Book?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-971a7ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"971a7ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Publishing a book takes dozens of decisions, but you don&#8217;t have to make them alone. Book Publishings gives you a dedicated publishing specialist, editing and design under one roof, and a clear plan from manuscript to launch, while <strong>you keep your rights<\/strong>.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/contact-us\"><strong>Get Your Free Quote \u2192<\/strong><\/a> | Call <strong>+1 (888) 223-2911<\/strong> | Email info@bookpublishings.com<\/p><p>Explore our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-publishing-services\">book publishing services<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/self-publishing\">self-publishing services<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/bookpublishings.com\/book-marketing\">book marketing<\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5a4c285 stikcys\" data-id=\"5a4c285\" data-element_type=\"column\" 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data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Table of Content<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ac517d elementor-mobile-align-start elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"6ac517d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#1rt\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">What Does It Mean to Publish a Book?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step2\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">The 10 Steps to Publish a Book at a Glance<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#stewp1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 1: Finish and Revise Your Manuscript<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step3\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 2: Choose Your Publishing Path<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step4\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How to Get a Book Published Traditionally<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step5\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 3: Get Professional Editing<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step6\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 4: Design Your Cover and Interior<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 5: Get Your ISBN and Protect Your Copyright<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step07\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 6: Choose Printing and Distribution<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step7\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 7: Write Your Metadata, Description and Price<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step98\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 8: Publish Your Book<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#steps19\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 9: Market Your Book<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#step10-1\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Step 10: Track, Improve and Plan Your Next Book<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#steps13\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Book?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#Faqs\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#gofr\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Ready to Publish Your Book?<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-0a1e8e2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"0a1e8e2\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-caf27d3\" data-id=\"caf27d3\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ced5dea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" 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She leads the editorial team at The Pulp House Publishing and has personally prepared over 600 titles for print and digital release.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6e5fe2c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6e5fe2c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6a0f8d5\" data-id=\"6a0f8d5\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element 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