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Despite the general sentiments of the traditional publishing community, books produced by non-traditional publishing methods can still be worthy of consideration not only for quality reading but also for awards. Before deciding to enter into an alternative publishing contract, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of your decision.

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So you have decided to forego the send-wait-wonder of traditional publishing and self-publish instead, have you? Publishing has become more accessible in recent years, making alternative publishing a viable option. Despite the general sentiments of the traditional publishing community, books produced by non-traditional publishing methods can still be worthy of consideration not only for quality reading but also for awards. Before deciding to enter into an alternative publishing contract, it is important to weigh the pros and cons of your decision.

Benefits Abound

o Perhaps timeline is an issue for your publication. Print-on-demand publishing is an excellent choice when time is of the essence. In cases of tragedy, such as the Oklahoma City Bombing, 9-11, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, or the recent earthquake in Pakistan, writers may need to get their related books out quickly in order to catch the tide of interest in these events.
o With print-on-demand, readers could have books in hand within eight weeks because the author avoids the submission process and production time constraints of traditional publishing methods.
o If a POD book’s sales are notable, traditional publishers may come to you.
o The financial investment with print-on-demand is often small. Depending on the layout or your book, style, and several other factors, the initial investment usually ranges from $100 to $1500.
o Royalty percentages in the alternative publishing industry are high – often as much as 35-40% after the publisher’s costs have been reimbursed through sales.
o Well-designed print-on-demand books can not be differentiated in quality from their traditionally published cousins.
o Perhaps the greatest motivation for many authors who choose an alternative publishing company to produce a book is the ability to maintain control over the finished product. Authors who choose alternative publishing are not swept by the industry’s tide into altering the story, illustrations, etc., solely for commercial purposes.

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