Three Reasons Why Using a Self-Publishing Company May Be Right for You
First, before we discuss why you might want to go with a self-publishing company, I want to be sure you are clear about the kinds of companies we are talking about.
In a nutshell, these are companies you pay to handle the production part of the book creation process.
Some offer editing and marketing as well, but the main feature is setting up and producing books.
Most have several packages to choose from which include all the necessary components like cover and interior design, ISBN, and some sort of distribution, which is usually mainly online.
There are several that are more well-known than others, but they generally all offer similar services with price being one of the main factors that set them apart.
With that understanding in mind, let's talk about why you might want to choose one of these companies to help get your book out to your readers.
1.
You Want More Control One of the drawbacks of traditional publishing (where you submit through an agent, or on your own and a publisher decides to take on your project) is that the author doesn't have a lot of control.
In that option, most of the decisions like cover, layout and the like are made by the editors and marketing departments at the publisher.
The author may or may not have input and likely not final approval.
If you aren't ready to give up that much of your project, then another option, like the one we're discussing now, might be better for you.
2.
You Don't Want to Do It All Another alternative to the traditional route is independent, often called indie for short.
The great thing about the indie way is you have complete control.
However, in order to get that control you have to handle everything yourself.
You don't have to do all the specific tasks like design and layout, but you do need to hire the right vendors to take care of it all and manage the project from beginning to end.
If you have neither the time nor the inclination to do those kinds of things, hiring one company to put it all together may be a good choice.
3.
Small Audience If your book is for a very small audience such as friends and family or maybe the residents of a particular town or city, using a self-publishing company might work for you.
Along the same lines, if you only plan to write a single book, the simplicity of using a pre-set process verses doing it all on your own might be the easiest way to go.
In a nutshell, these are companies you pay to handle the production part of the book creation process.
Some offer editing and marketing as well, but the main feature is setting up and producing books.
Most have several packages to choose from which include all the necessary components like cover and interior design, ISBN, and some sort of distribution, which is usually mainly online.
There are several that are more well-known than others, but they generally all offer similar services with price being one of the main factors that set them apart.
With that understanding in mind, let's talk about why you might want to choose one of these companies to help get your book out to your readers.
1.
You Want More Control One of the drawbacks of traditional publishing (where you submit through an agent, or on your own and a publisher decides to take on your project) is that the author doesn't have a lot of control.
In that option, most of the decisions like cover, layout and the like are made by the editors and marketing departments at the publisher.
The author may or may not have input and likely not final approval.
If you aren't ready to give up that much of your project, then another option, like the one we're discussing now, might be better for you.
2.
You Don't Want to Do It All Another alternative to the traditional route is independent, often called indie for short.
The great thing about the indie way is you have complete control.
However, in order to get that control you have to handle everything yourself.
You don't have to do all the specific tasks like design and layout, but you do need to hire the right vendors to take care of it all and manage the project from beginning to end.
If you have neither the time nor the inclination to do those kinds of things, hiring one company to put it all together may be a good choice.
3.
Small Audience If your book is for a very small audience such as friends and family or maybe the residents of a particular town or city, using a self-publishing company might work for you.
Along the same lines, if you only plan to write a single book, the simplicity of using a pre-set process verses doing it all on your own might be the easiest way to go.