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PUBLISHER’S LETTER

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hen I first proposed this special section for the IPA publishing services section, I was greeted with a bit less cynicism than the 2022 Holiday Gift Guide, but with the same amount of skepticism. I think they called me out this time.

The good news is that the 16 pages was more than I expected, and now I promise to provide additional information in upcoming issues.

Publishing is a ‘bear’ most of the time, and help with any aspect can make the journey a little less challenging, and a lot more fun!

In this special issue, Book Camp you learn about these topics and vendors who service these specific publishing needs: • Design: Book designers who can create a beautiful and eyecatching cover for your book. They can also help you with the interior design of your book, such as the layout, typography, and illustrations.

• Distribution: What a distributor does and provides. And is it just one who can get your book into bookstores and other retail outlets? Can they help you with digital distribution, such as selling your book on Amazon and other online retailers?

• Content: Outside of editors who can help you improve your book’s manuscript with grammar, punctuation, spelling, and overall clarity, this Printed Word Reviews’ Best Practice Series focuses on what should be included in your professionally published book.

• Printing: Find printers that can print your book in high quality. They can also help you with short-run printing, which can be helpful if you are self-publishing your book.

• Self-publishing services: Vendors who can help you publish your book without the help of a traditional publisher. These services can help you with everything from editing and formatting your book to marketing and distributing it.

In upcoming issues, we’ll cover other products and services that serve the publishing industry, such as advertising and marketing, bookkeeping, editors, literary agents, legal services, social media and even website design.

Join us for our Book Camp June 23-25, 2024 here in New Jersey, right outside of New York City. You can find more information at www.ipaBookCamp.com I’m looking forward to seeing you there!

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Judge aBook

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First impressions matter, and for many book authors, that can be a painful fact. “Content is king” is the mantra authors cling to, but not always the way readers are attracted to books.

Ask for references: Listen to what past clients have to say about working with that designer or company.

Quality over cost: Resist the urge to go with price only. This is a book cover that has to last, and too many authors choose price, only to land up hiring another designer to do it right.

Speak to the designer: Chemistry matters, and communication is paramount.

Know that designers are different from illustrators: Be sure to give the designer images, or the images used can be licensed or purchased.

Final say: You are the final say, but allow the designer to design before making a final decision.

Be specific: When can I expect a proof, what is included, that it is work for hire and that you retain all rights to the book cover.

A great cover can make all the difference, and book designers know their obligation. Designers can bring alive the essence of the book, while drawing readers in to pick up your book. It’s a crucial investment for any serious writer who wants to sell books.

I know what authors say, but readers will discover my book for content alone - not true. In this competitive world, with literally thousands of new books released every week (not to mention the existing ones), authors need to realize their book must stand out.

Book designers find the resonance of your content and deliver it to readers with one image.

Engage a quality book designer who truly understands your book, and you’ll find the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words true.

Here are some tips for choosing a book designer: Ask for a portfolio: See for your own eyes what the designer has created for other book authors.

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BEST PRACTICES: Content Title Page

The Chicago Manual of Style (or CMS) was the ‘bible’ and every publishing student was required to have a copy when I attended NYU’s Master’s program in Marketing Management in Book and Magazine Publishing. Now in its 17th edition, and over 1.5 million copies sold, this style guide now offers editors a variety of tools, including a citation guide summary, searchable access to a Q&A, and discussions of the parts of a book and the editing process. An annual subscription is required to access the online content of the Manual. However, access to the Q&A and various editing tools is free. Here’s a quick overview of what is included in a professionally published book in regards to content.

The title page is often the very first recto (right hand) page of the book (if you don’t include a half-title page) and typically includes a) book title and subtitle with matching cover fonts; b) author’s name; and c) publisher’s name and location.

Copyright Page

The copyright page is typically a verso (left hand) page following the title page and includes: a) copyright date and holder (e.g., “© [Author Name], 2016”); b) copyright notice; c) edition; d) Library of Congress CIP Data (in full) or a The book should include a title page (can be a half-title reference to the book’s LCCN (Library of Congress Control page), copyright page, dedication, table of contents, and Number, via Preassigned Control Number, at www.loc.gov/ acknowledgments page. publish/pcn); e) printing history (if any); f) country of printing; g) publishing company name and contact information; h) author’s name; i) book title; j) 13-digit ISBN for print book Continue on page 7 www.IndependentPressAward.com

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Traditional Publisher Quality for Independent Authors • copyediting and substantive editing • cover design • page design and typesetting • proofreading

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(can add the e-book ISBN if clearly identified); k) credits for design, editing, illustration, cover artwork; l) disclaimers, especially for works with legal or medical content.

free of grammatical and typographical errors. The content should be consistent and accurate. Sources must be credited appropriately including photos and must be free of plagiarism.

Dedication and Table of Contents (not required)

About the Author

A dedication is not required, but should be given its own recto page following the copyright page.

A table of contents should follow the dedication (or copyright page, if no dedication page). It lists the chapter titles and subtitles and no other information or descriptive content in one or two pages.

The “About the Author” section is a brief biography of the author that is typically included in the front matter, back matter, or jacket copy of a book. It includes: a) author’s name; b) brief overview of the author’s life and career; c) any relevant credentials or awards that the author has received; d) author’s website or social media links.

Overall, the content of the book should be well-written and

This section should be written in a clear and concise

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manner that is appropriate for the genre and topic of the book. For example, if the book is a work of fiction, the “About the Author” section might focus on the author’s personal life and experiences. However, if the book is a work of nonfiction, the section might focus on the author’s credentials and experience in the field.

The “About the Author” section can be a valuable tool for readers who want to learn more about the author and their work. It can also help to build trust and credibility with readers, which can lead to increased sales.

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This article covers best practices for content. It must be acknowledged that book development is a creative process and that quality can be subjective. This article does not address editorial content except to recommend that any book be professionally edited (developmentally edited, copyedited, and proofread). To meet professional standards, any book should be grammatically accurate and free of spelling and typographical errors.

Here are some additional tips for writing an effective “About the Author” section: • • •

should be written in an active voice.

Proofread carefully. Typos and grammatical errors can make the author look unprofessional.

In our upcoming issues, we will cover best practices for producing a book.

Keep it brief, no more than a few paragraphs long.

Be specific. Besides the author’s name and credentials, share some interesting facts about their life and work.

Use strong verbs. The “About the Author” section

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and much more. The goal is to discover the virtual shelf where your work belongs, so your book can blend in and stand out on this shelf.

That might sound like a contradiction, but it’s not. It’s the foundation of brand building. And striking this important balance starts with the reading experience you create while writing and editing. When you publish a book with your target audience in mind, your decisions as an author become more intentional. This results in a more commercially viable book that has a high potential for strong sales.

By Kathy Meis

elf-publishing offers many benefits—ownership of the intellectual property, creative control, faster time to market, and higher royalty rates, to name just a few. But there’s a lot to learn as a self-publisher. In reality, it’s as much an entrepreneurial endeavor as a creative one.

To be successful, authors must master the craft of writing and the business of publishing. Learning both can sometimes be intimidating, but it’s definitely worth the effort.

Design. Cover and interior page design play a very important role in the discovery and selling of books. Not only must your book’s cover look attractive and professional, but in an online retail setting it must stop your target reader in his or her tracks in a matter of seconds—and remember, that reader has millions of book choices! An effective cover is much more important than just a pretty one. All too often, I see covers that don’t fit the mood or style of the book’s genre, missing an important opportunity to attract the right reader. Additionally, covers contain the book’s title, subtitle, and series title (if applicable). These title elements, called metadata, not only surface important information quickly to book browsers but the keywords they contain inform powerful retail algorithms that can put your book in front of your target audience. when readers are searching in certain genres or for specific types of reading experiences. Having a creative-commerce mindset during the design phase can make a world of difference in your cover’s ability to do its job well, and help your book stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Most authors work continuously to improve their writing skills, but learning the business of publishing, distributing, and marketing often gets overlooked amid all the creativity. Unfortunately, failing to learn the business side of publishing can lead to costly mistakes and missed opportunities. In this article, we’ll explore how to compliment creative energy by infusing an entrepreneurial mindset into every step of the publishing process. At Bublish, the award-winning self-publishing company I founded, we call this a creative-commerce mindset. We advise our authors to think about craft and commerce as two sides of the same coin. They complement and enrich each other, leading to better outcomes and happier authors. Let’s look at how a creative-commerce mindset can improve every step of the book publishing process.

Publishing and Distribution. This is the stage when authors put the pedal to the metal. For those who have had a creative-commerce mindset throughout the process, the book’s launch and distribution typically go smoothly. But if an author has failed to work with professionals or failed to learn about the business of publishing and distribution, they can run into some big problems. Here are a few scenarios we’ve seen at Bublish:

Writing and Editing. I’ve been a developmental editor, ghostwriter, and publisher for thirty years and here’s my mantra: “All marketing begins in the manuscript.” By this, I mean that a book should not only be well written; it should be well-written with a particular audience in mind. I encourage authors to learn about reader expectations in their genre and research other popular titles in their book’s categories. This research can influence everything from the length of the manuscript to the selected point-of view, characters, plot arc, opening of the book, www.IndependentPressAward.com

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What Does a Full-Service National Book Distributor Do?

Cardinal Publishers Group CPG IS LOOKING FOR ROMANCE, SCIENCE FICTION, and ADULT NON-FICTION AUTHORS INTERESTED IN FULL SERVICE NATIONAL BOOK DISTRIBUTION. Our team of professionals provide our client publishers with sales, warehousing, fulfillment, customer service, billing & collections, and metadata services.

We daily provide books to independent and chain bookstores, mass-merchants, online retailers, gift shops, libraries, and the wholesalers that service these customers.

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Since 2000 we have served small and mid-size book publishers with professional sales presentations and placement in the full complement of book retail and institutional outlets in the US, Canada, and beyond.

National book distributors can provide much more than you think. Such a company provides a package of services for independent publishers and authors, including: warehousing, fulfillment, customer service, billing & collections, and metadata management. Additionally, your distributor will have a salesforce that is actively selling to retailers and wholesalers.

Because our fees are based on volume, we are selective in the client publishers and authors we distribute. Please visit our website under the “prospective clients” tab for details on how to submit your book for review.

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Running your program on a print on demand (POD) model is a great choice for many. There is little financial risk and your book is available through many retail outlets. But being available isn’t the same as having a team behind you selling your book. Your distributor is already selling and shipping to all the retailers and wholesalers you imagined your book in. This greatly reduces the barriers to entry and can potentially make your book available through both online and bricks & mortar retailers, libraries, and wholesalers.

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with files that don’t meet print or other specifications at any of the major retailers or distributors. This means we can’t upload them.

Not only does this slow down the author’s book launch, but these types of mistakes can be very costly. In these scenarios, authors often have to redo their cover and interior files. Sadly, we see such problems frequently with DIY authors. Even if you don’t work with us, we encourage all authors to do their research and work with professional book designers. It’s tough to watch things fall apart right as an author is about to bring their book across the finish line.

Authors with a creative-commerce mindset also start marketing their books much earlier than authors who don’t learn the business side of publishing. Pre-marketing, that is marketing before a book’s launch, is the most important phase of marketing. And successful pre-marketing requires planning and taking important steps in the right order.

For example, at Bublish, we encourage our authors to prepare and distribute Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) four or five months before their book’s launch. ARCs are sent to respected review journals like Kirkus and Publisher’s Weekly as well as thought leaders, influencers, and individual reviewers. Landing a few strong reviews before launch can create momentum for a book during the pre-order period.

Scenario 2: An author writes a great story but fails to invest in editing. How does this show up in the distribution phase of publishing?

Bad reviews. You’ll see reader say things like, “The story had potential, but needed development—and there were so many typos!”

Once a book receives a few reviews like this, sales start to nosedive. There’s no amount of marketing that can save a poorly written book. Self-publishers with a creative-commerce mindset invest in producing a great reading experience that leads to strong reviews from their target audience. This in turn leads to stronger sales and even more positive reviews. It’s a virtuous cycle.

No step in the publishing process works in isolation. Each is connected and builds upon other steps. That’s why each step needs to be carefully executed in the right order as part of a professional publishing timeline. And the decisions that lead to positive or negative outcomes start when the book is being written and edited. They compound as an author moves their work through the design and production stage and then ultimately launches, distributes, and markets their book. Juggling all of this becomes much easier when a creative-commerce mindset is adopted from the beginning. Publishing a book is a creative and professional act and should be approached as such. The sooner an author becomes comfortable with this balancing act, the sooner they begin to create a strong foundation for their own success as a self-publisher.

Scenario 3: An author has overwritten their manuscript. This problem can show up during the publishing and distribution process in a variety of ways. The book is so long that the cost of printing it is too high. Since authors can’t price their book outside of the average price range—at least not if they want to have any sales—they are forced to sacrifice royalty margins. This means they make very little money when the sell a copy of their book. Other times, an author creates a long children’s illustrated book. We’ve received books as long as 60 pages. When we go to convert these lengthy files into eBooks, the image files are too large to upload to the major retailers. Again, this is a case of not understanding distribution specifications. To shrink the files to the right size, the images must be compressed and can lose significant resolution. This is not optimal. Some research on the part of the author would have revealed that the best length for a children’s illustrated book is 32 pages. A professional book designer would also have prepared image files to meet market specifications. When you have a creative-commerce mindset and work with professionals throughout the publishing process, unpleasant surprises are rare. I could go on, but I think you get the point. If you start with a creative-commerce mindset early in the publishing process, you can prevent a host of problems down the road.

Kathy Meis is the founder and CEO of Bublish, the world’s first complete publishing platform with built-in marketing. She is an entrepreneur, ghostwriter, and developmental editor with more than thirty years of experience in media and publishing. She has worked with such iconic editorial brands as CBS, Forbes, Copley News Service, Independent Women’s Forum, NPR’s Parent’s Journal, FinancialWorld, and Worldview magazine. Additionally, Kathy was a founding partner of PubSmart, an author-centric publishing conference held in Charleston, South Carolina. She is a sought-after expert on independent publishing, book marketing, and author branding, and has spoken at Book Expo America, Women in Media, GrubSteet, PubSmart, San Francisco Writers Conference, the Women in Publishing Summit and SelfPubCon, among others.

Marketing. Everything an author learns—or fails to learn—about creative commerce comes full circle when marketing a book. If an author has written a strong book and begins their journey with a clear understanding of their audience, comparable titles, genre, and categories, they will have a robust foundation for successful book marketing. Positive reviews will roll in. Advertising will be effective. Pricing and profit margins will be favorable. Distribution will go smoothly. Of course, a marketing plan and reasonable budget is still necessary and there is always a bit of luck involved, but a strong foundation will make marketing much easier and more efficient.

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What’s Important in Choosing a Book Printer?

• Quality of printing • Fair price • On-time publishing • Binding types available • Customer service • Ability to educate and address questions • Shipping costs • Any additional costs clearly communicated

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Access Lightning Press’s fast easy instant book printing price quote system today for fast affordable bookstore quality book printing Here are some book printers, distributor, and print on demand pro- services trusted by publishers, self-publishers, and authors nationwide. Specializing in print runs of 25-2000 for paperbacks, hardviders we recommend: covers, wire bound, and saddle-stitched booklets manufactured in the USA. Lightning Press is G7 Master Certified, providing the highest quality color reproduction.

BookBaby is where writers become authors. Our mission is to take the hard work out of self-publishing: From book printing, eBooks, Have a book printer recommendation? We want to hear from you. book distribution, book cover design, professional book editing, Send yours to the Publisher Ted Olczak at marketing services, and now audiobooks, BookBaby has every- ted@printedwordreviews.com thing today’s indie author needs to succeed. Since 2011, we’ve helped over 50,000 writers realize their self-publishing goals, backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.

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Print and audiobooks can be submitted by: • Independent publishers • University presses • Hybrid publishers • Association presses • Self-published authors If you are a big five publishing house, you must submit your books to our fall competition, NYCBigBookAward.com, which has a separate committee and entry fee.

Outside of the big five publishing houses, any publisher or author may submit to both competitions, IndependentPressAward.com (every spring); and NYCBigBookAward.com (every fall). See webpages for complete details.

WHEN CAN I ENTER the Independent Press Award?

We are on a rolling submission, approximately every two and a half months, with two hard deadlines: (1) March 2023 to August 30, 2023; (2) September 1, 2023 to December 30, 2023 All entries must be postmarked no later than December 30, 2023. This final deadline will not be extended.

What if I miss the deadline? Enter our fall program NYCBigBookAward.com as we take books until August 30th.

ENTRY FEE $125 per title/per category, plus $75 for any additional category

STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS Decide which books (copyright date within the past three years is recommended but not required) to enter into this year’s competition.

2 Calculate the total entry fee.

Choose which categories, https://www.independentpressaward.com/categories, to enter each book into. You may enter a book into as many categories as you’d like. The fee for the first category is $125. Any additional book categories for that same book is $75 per category.

• SINGLE BOOK, MULTIPLE CATEGORIES: One who enters “Book One” in Children’s Educational and Book Cover Design Childrens category, the entry fee is $125 + $75 = $200.

• MULTIPLE BOOKS: One who enters “Book One” in Children’s Educational and Book Cover Design Childrens category, the entry fee is $125 + $75 = $200, and “Book Two” in Mystery and New Fiction (first-time published), the entry fee is $125 + $75 = $200, so $200 + 200 = $400 in total book entry fees.

3 Download a form from this page, https://www.independentpressaward.com/submit-offline-1 OR submit the entry form online on this page, https://www.independentpressaward.com/online-entry-form-1 Complete form 4 Duplicate each Entry Label if you are entering multiple categories.

For print books, a copy of the completed Entry Label must be placed inside the front cover of every book submitted. Up to four physical copies for entry into four or more categories.

Audiobooks, a single copy of the completed Entry Label must be submitted along with either an Audible gift code or Authors’ Direct code.

IF SUBMITTING ONLINE and sending a book directly from Amazon.com or other retailer/printer, NO PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED to accompany the book(s).

5 Pay via PayPal button on the website or mail a check, along with your books and printed entry form, and ship to: 1

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PUBLISHING SERVICES and PRODUCTS AUDIOBOOKS

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