Readers And Authors Benefit From Indie Publishing Companies

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By Harriett Crosby


Small or sovereign publishers are titles used to describe an enterprise that publishes magazines and books of various topics and styles. Also known as indie publishing companies, these types of miniature publication houses specialize in books of limited-edition, anthologies of poetry and non-fiction, mostly memoirs, niche non-fiction and fiction niche reading materials. Specialized magazines are also part of this type of small press. This category of press creates just about half of the entire book publishers industry worldwide.

In order to qualify for independent status, a press can in no way be a part of a multinational corporation that publishes books or magazines. A publisher of this nature, in which a small group or individual pours all their time, money and energy into a project they feel is worthy, is not a new concept. It began at the end of the nineteenth century with the Kelmscott Press and the Arts and Crafts Movement, with the help of writer, artist and textile designer William Morris.

The modification of publishers from large corporate to small independent did not happen in a few days' time. Similar to the film industry and the music industry, as equipment improved, so too did the author's needs. Writers wanted more control over their printable words, a small press can give them that control.

Benefits to a writer are extensive when using a small press. Not only do the presses post upfront cash for editing and printing, they also handle all publicity and marketing of the finished product. After that, a writer will be free to do what they do best, write.

An independent book publisher will not lose an author's unique voice when sending it to be edited and printed. Furthermore, a writer is free to do as they please with the finished product. This means they have the right to sell their book to a larger publisher or a movie house if they so choose.

A small press will give a writer better profits and perks compared to self-publishing. Do-it-yourself publishers charge a fee for assistance, plus they require a limited number of books purchased before a total will be run, or an upfront feel. An independent publisher offers royalties for the use of a writer's work and do not retain copyright.

A small press is well-defined as a publisher that will create up to $50 million in revenue or less each year. This amount is reached once all returns and discounts have been taken into account. Although it is rare, a press in this category may print more than 10 titles in any given year, but the cutoff is typically 10 titles.

Printers do exactly that, they print a book any author writes. Their distribution is limited and offered as a print on demand (POD). Essentially, this type of company are not selective and nearly all writers who can pay the fee to become a published author get their words in print. For your book to stand out, search for indie publishing companies.




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