Traditional publishers suffer a chronic crisis, for this reason getting to make a name in the circle of letters has become a closed preserve for people with a captivating talent or famous people. But there is another way: desktop publishing. And this is what specialized publishers from all over the world do. For those who dream of writing a book and have approximately 1,000 euros, this door is 'half open'. Traditional publishers suffer a chronic crisis, for this reason getting to make a name in the circle of letters has become a closed preserve for people with a captivating talent or famous people. But there is another way: desktop publishing. And this is what specialized publishers from all over the world do. For those who dream of writing a book and have approximately 1,000 euros, this door is 'half open'.
Talking about intellectual property covers much more than the digital environment and the current controversy over P2P transmission and the anti-piracy plan . It was not invented with new technologies, nor with the audiovisual world, nor with the possibility of copying originals. Intellectual property has been collected in codes since the Renaissance. In the beginning, its foundation was rooted in moral rights, but little by little, and as the created object began to provide benefits, authorship began to be legislated. The registration of patents and trademarks materialized the interest in protecting the dividends generated by an idea or an invention. Great fortunes have been amassed thanks to the fact that one author was able to protect the exploitation from a useful occurrence.
How to post if you are still an unknown author
For your book to be published by a traditional publisher, you should know that in principle you do not have to pay anything out of pocket, although you do not have any guarantee that it will be published either. These are the steps to follow:
Write what is currently still called a manuscript.
Present the copy to a literary contest that awards the winner with the publication of the book.
Send a copy to other publishers.
Present the manuscript to a literary agent.
If you opt for desktop publishing, this is the process you should follow :
Bear in mind that most of these publishers are on the Internet. Once you get in touch with the one that suits you best, check your postal address, which most of them should have, and before paying, try to have a personal interview with a member of the company. If this is not possible, make sure you are given sufficient guarantees that your manuscript will be published according to your interests and tastes.
Be cautious and do not pay more than 1,000 euros, as some are 'ghost companies' and can charge up to 3,000 euros.
Assess the 'packages' they offer.
Prices for an 'alternative' edition :
Basic package : It costs about 1,200 euros, although in some companies they reduce it to 700 euros if the same author designs the cover and the inside of the book. This cost also finances the payment of the code necessary for the public sale of the book and copyright (ISBN).
Standard package : It amounts to 1,500 euros, which also covers some marketing services such as the creation of a website with the image of the book cover.
Best seller package : It involves an investment of about 2,000 euros, with the addition of placing the book on the commercial circuit and making it suitable for sale as an e-book.
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