Learn About Pre-Publishing Fees
Learn About Pre-Publishing
Per hour, minimum of one hour
Advise client about applicable publishing choices, including guidance with creating marketable content, book file and cover file preparation, ISBNs, copyrights, printing options, including Print on Demand (POD), sales and distribution including pricing calculations, help with Advance Reader Copies (ARCs), cover blurbs, and reviews. Book marketing strategies consulting when applicable.
Stories To Tell will purchase one ISBN in the author's name. Includes $125 fee of US ISBN Agency (Bowker)
Register title with the Library of Congress and obtain a Preassigned Control Number (PCN).
Stories To Tell will purchase ten ISBNs in the author's name. Includes $295 fee of US ISBN Agency (Bowker)
Create author’s account and purchase a Publisher’s Cataloging in Publication (PCIP) data block. Includes $150 cataloging fee.
Register the author’s copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office. Includes $35 registration fee.
Request quotes from 2 to 4 printers appropriate to client goals. Submit book specifications. Determine paper weight, cover material, and binding options.
Request quotes from 5 to 8 printers appropriate to client goals. Submit book specifications. Determine paper weight, cover material, and binding options.
Per hour, one hour minimum
Research comparable market prices.
Determine author’s cost to purchase book.
Determine retail price for book sales.Determine wholesale discount.
Calculate author profit per book.
Consult with author to set book price.
Research 10 agents/publishers targeted to client's book and create a spreadsheet with information about each agent/publisher
Create a custom pitch letter and submission package and send to agent/publisher