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So I began to research self-publishing. I read some good testimonies about the process and how it can be successful if one is willing to dedicate some time to it. I felt I could follow the route since I was a full time writer and I already had an audience through my blog. Also I read about other authors who had done the same and what their experiences had been like with different companies. I chose Author House because I read several good things about them.
They assign you a design team, a book consultant and a sales person. I liked that they had access to a large number of the major retailers in America, Europe and the UK. They also have various packages including editing and promotions and you choose the one that suits you best and which you can afford. There were also a lot of author resources on the Authorhouse website to guide one through all the stages including marketing and publicity and that convinced me.
What kind of services did you get from the package you did go for? Did you feel they were worth the money? I paid for the basic package and then added copyright and Library of Congress. How long did it take from deciding to purchase the package and actual publication? What were the major milestones for you?
It took about 2 months. There was the interior Galley and edits, the cover galley and corrections and then the final going to press. The final high point of course was getting the first complimentary copy. So far, it has been more of pros, all the cons like some typos and grammar misses are all mine. I would recommend Authorhouse to someone who has a niche audience and does not have too high hopes of the outcome.
They must also be willing to do a lot of publicity. Anyone who writes mainstream or literary fiction I would recommend continuing with queries to agents and traditional publishers.
What kind of publicity have you done so far? What has had the most impact on sales, in your opinion? My PR has mostly been through my blog, Facebook and Twitter. There was also this site I found, Freado. So I just keep doing the best I can. I think most places give quarterly royalty reports. My Ravenous Romance royalties did show where the payments were coming from, since third-party retailers run a quarter behind and take a large chunk of the sales, alas. My book was just published in December and I have gotten just two reports, with most of the sales through Authorhouse.
In fact, according to the Author Solutions, LLC website, they have published , books total for , authors. If each of their counted authors published at least one book, it means less than half of those published a subsequent book. It appears from my own AuthorHouse review of customer complaints and subsequent responses by the company, Author Solutions, LLC is responsible for dealing with complaints from any of their alternative companies. If you choose to deal with AuthorHouse, prepare for high pressure sales techniques that prey on writers who are eager to get their first book into publication.
When someone complains, the companies rely on the fine print of the contract to legally justify keeping client money. If you still feel you need to consider AuthorHouse, I highly suggest you do your own research and that you utilize the services of a legal attorney to review all contracts before agreeing to anything or signing anything. Self-publishing is a huge responsibility. If you choose to self-publish to make that dream come true a little sooner.
You absolutely must put the time and effort into making sure that your creation is presented in the best possible light. Self-publishing companies are in the game to make money. Some of them will make every effort to ensure you get a quality product for your money. Others may attempt to take advantage of your eagerness.
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