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The Self Publishing Company
How To Publish A Book
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FAQ's
The following is a list of some
of our
customer's most frequently asked questions regarding self-publishing. If you should have any questions, call us toll free at 1-866-944-2999.
Is the process of getting
a book published difficult?
It
doesn't have to be. The process of getting a book published can be
quite simple. At
Art Bookbindery we are the company that is "empowering writers to
self-publish™" by providing unparalleled customer service
and support, creative ability, technical information, and the highest
quality book printing and binding; all at an affordable price.
Is
the hard cover option the best for my book?
While it is true that
many people choose the hard cover option for
their initial order of books, there are some advantages to producing
certain types of books in paperback, saddle stitch (paperback with two
staples at the spine), or coil bound formats. For example, a 20 page
children's book would be ideally suited to the saddle stitch format
while a family history book would be best suited to a more permanent
hard cover binding.
What is
“Short Run” book production?
“Short
run” is a term used to describe printing in small quantity. As a
short run book producer, we offer a minimum order of 50 hard cover
copies or 200 paperback copies. Other popular options are coil binding
and saddle stitch binding. The advantage of producing your book
in short run is the ability to test market the book to assess its
potential. It is no longer necessary for authors to order large
quantities of books and expose themselves to unnecessary financial risk.
Do
I supply my own page layout?
You
have the choice of doing this yourself or having our designers prepare
the page layout for you. Our fee for page layout ranges from $1.50 to
$1.95 per page depending on the complexity of the layout. For step by step directions on preparing your page
layout, click
here.
Do
you offer book cover design?
Yes.
Our designers provide professional cover design at no
additional cost to our customers who are having their books produced
with us. If you require the cover design or page layout service
on its own, click
here.
How
do I go about getting a copyright for my book?
For
complete information on obtaining copyright protection, ISBN
numbers, bar codes, CIP, and a Library of Congress information, please
click
here.
What
is a proof?
A proof is a printout of your book's pages and cover design. The
purpose of a proof is to check for errors before the job is printed.
Do
I receive a proof of my book?
Yes.
We will provide a proof copy of your book and cover image for your
approval.
Where
are you located?
We
are located in the historic Exchange District in downtown Winnipeg.
Our address is Suite 550-70 Arthur Street, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada.
R3B 1G7.
How
long have you been in business?
We have
been in business since 1951.
How
do I submit my finished manuscript for printing?
For complete information on
submitting a manuscript, please click
here.
How
long does the process take?
Every job
has its own unique set of variables, but generally, the process takes
approximately 3-5 weeks.
Once
I've had my book produced, is getting it re-printed difficult?
No. Once
your book has been produced, it is stored at our facilities
as a digital file. A simple phone call is all it takes to have your
book reprinted.
Do
I maintain the rights to my book?
Absolutely.
At no time do you ever lose the rights to your book.
How
much does it cost to produce each book?
The price of producing a book depends on the number of pages and the
physical size of the finished book. To obtain an accurate quotation online, please click
here. To receive
an immediate quotation, please call us toll free at
1-866-944-2999.
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