Recommendations for either publisher or self-publishing companies (2 Viewers)

[drgondog]

I have completed manuscript, image and drawing and document assembly and was ready for final step with Pen & Sword when I fired them for trying to low-ball me on commissions.

I have reached out to Cercy and back to Osprey but my Lightweight Mustang story is a combination of the history of Long-Range escort, development of the lightweight fighters including why they weren't produced in time. The combination is out of the strike zone of both and Schiffer is considering it.

That said I would like to consider self publishing but need a company in that biz with resources to do the book layouts, present high quality images and paper for a hardback.

Suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Bill

 

[BarnOwlLover]

I had been wondering about the progress of getting that book published. Too bad you fell out with Pen & Sword, though considering how things were going, it was probably for the best. Sadly, not being an author myself, I can't really offer any advice. But I do hope that soon the work can be published and that it'll also be closer to what you originally envisioned.

 

[cvairwerks]

Probably should drop Nick V a note, but be aware, he's quite limited on his computer time til sometime past early October when his next bookis due out. It may take him a week or two before he answers.

 

[tomo pauk]

Just perhaps, M. Pryce might be willing to share his opinions on the Penguin books.
Also, Dan Sharp might be of help.

(seems like Morton Books - Tempest books - is not that great under the new management...)

 

[bada]

That said I would like to consider self publishing but need a company in that biz with resources to do the book layouts, present high quality images and paper for a hardback.

Suggestions?

Why don't you do it yourself? this could be a fun job, there is a nice free-Software to do the layout: "affinity", a lot of tuto's on youtube. Tried by myself just for fun and yes, it's easier than "Scribus".
Once you know the number of pages, you can check on Amazon how much will it cost.
example:

You also have Ingramspark that has a good reputation in the anglo-sphere, with more print options than Amazon.
there are few others too.
Otherwise, check youtube for "self-publishing", there are good vids explaining the differences between self-publishers, sadly most speak about "text-books" and not enough about "Picture books".

And: buy yourself a dedicated USA isbn number, don't use the ones that are provided by those publishers.
Be aware to determine the book format at the start, if you change the format when changing publisher for example, you'll need a new isbn.
By format i mean size and book style (hardcover of paperback) each change requires a new isbn.

Marcel : maybe move it to the book section?

 

[Barrett]

A couple of years ago I (with a couple of others) had a tentative deal with Nick Veronico to reprint some volumes whose original publisher tanked. I think that Nick tried on his end but had no success.

I mention it because the WUHAN virus hammered the publishing world. Four of my favorite magazines went away: from 12 or 6 issues to 4 to online to lights out in about 2 1/2 years. Book publishing has steadily drifted toward e-books and kindle over Real Books. Few people realize that the CHINA virus caused significant backlogs/supply chain problems not only with paper but even with ink.

FWIW: looks as if much is to be said for print on demand (no warehouse/basement inventory) or e/kindle books.

 

[c1951]

I have completed manuscript, image and drawing and document assembly and was ready for final step with Pen & Sword when I fired them for trying to low-ball me on commissions.

I have reached out to Cercy and back to Osprey but my Lightweight Mustang story is a combination of the history of Long-Range escort, development of the lightweight fighters including why they weren't produced in time. The combination is out of the strike zone of both and Schiffer is considering it.

That said I would like to consider self publishing but need a company in that biz with resources to do the book layouts, present high quality images and paper for a hardback.

Suggestions?

Thanks in advance,

Bill

Do it yourself. Happened to me they gave out my manuscript to experts for review and within days my information was allover the place. Find a printer who does A5 paperback,convert from Word to PDF and you're made.Cost it get a run and an ISBN and you're there. The trick is reprints. I put the manuscript into print and never looked back. Doing Fedden in Germany as I type. Go for it and enjoy yourself