Not exact matches
They claim that their fees are either the norm (such as in acquiring agent representation - completely false) or they say they will provide a tangible product (such as 1,000
quality,
edited copies of your novel) & then don't.
It also includes complete creative development, including
editing and design, softcover, hardcover and ebook, 60 % author royalties, all ISBNs, 20
copies of your book, high -
quality printed books by LSI, a marketing program, as well as coaching and training
of the author in a collaborative manner.
For many self pubbers, it's not good business sense to spring for the type
of professional
quality editing,
copy art, and production value that makes for * good * self publishing — especially if they are a poor first time author with unproven work.
I have received
copies of both and found the print version quite acceptable, although it seemed Amazon was a bit fussier over the
quality of editing of the paperback.
Substantive
editing,
copy editing, design, layout, proofreading, and marketing all require necessary investment to maximize the
quality and art
of a book.
But if Amazon wants to put out high
quality books, they need to do all
of the production things done now by publishers from
copy editing to proofing, to layout, promotion, etc..
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To build on what JSB said, I think in the modern online world
of selling,
copy or a good cover blurb, cover art and sampling are all critical to getting new readers interested, and
quality storytelling and professionally
edited work will get them to return.
I agree but it still amazes me the number
of authors who think they get
quality editing and
copy editing / proofing from experienced editors.
The part about no indie book can have the
quality copy -
editing and proof - reading
of a «published» work set me to giggling.
Assuming the author puts together a
quality work — including
editing, cover design & proper E book formatting, at a cost
of about $ 1200 (cheaper minus the
edit — not recommended): The book goes online within 3 days, print version — using a POD, about 3 weeks after sign off on a galley
copy (Lightning Source).
To get a high
quality self - published book, you should pay for general
editing, structural
editing, line
editing, cover design, a barcode, and ISBN number, proof
copies — all out
of your own pocket.
I'll admit, I once believed publishers, as a whole, delivered when it came to promises
of quality editing,
copy editing and proofreading.
Start with the Editorial
Quality Review, in which, «a professional
copy editor will review your book and provide a diagnostic tool
of invaluable advice regarding the
editing needs
of your book.
You may also provide professional reviewers with a
copy of your book via email for the purpose
of editing, proofreading and helping with other
quality improvements.
It's just been a matter
of copy editing, getting final publication
quality figures, and obtaining the rights for those figures.
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