Self publishing matrix completed
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The document compares different self-publishing packages from various POD service providers. It lists the price of each package and the services included, such as editing, cover design, printing, ebook conversion, marketing support, and sales and distribution channels. For a sample 350-page book priced at $16, the document also shows the estimated amount each provider would earn per book sold and the estimated royalties the author would receive.
Self publishing matrix completed
- 1. POD Service Comparison Iuniverse - Author Create Space Lulu Bookstore Xlibris - Dog Ear - House - Outskirts Trafford Essentials Package Masterpiece Premiere Pro Custom Professional Discovery Millcity Basic Diamond Watermark Package Price $1,798 $1,369 $1,549 $1,599 $1,699 $1,399 $1,497 $999 $1,299 Printing Services Copyediting X X Content Editing Editor's analysis Editor's analysis Custom Cover X X X X X X X X X Interior Layout X X X X X X X X X Back Cover X X X X X Ebook X X X X X X Kindle, eReader Ready Author Services E-mail Support X X X X X X Phone Support X X X X X X Author Website creation X X X E-mail marketing Marketing Consultation X X X X Press Releases Access to design teams X X X X Complementary Copies 1 1 20 25 5 15 10 10 15 Sales Services ISBN designation X X X X X X X X X Library of Congress Filing X X X X X X X Third party reviews Amazon listings X X X X X X X X X Online Book Search X X X X X X See inside X X X X Retail distribution X X X X X Worldwide distribution X X X X X X X X X What they make 350 page book example priced at $16.00 (assumes $9.60-$10.8/book 25% discount) $7.85 $9.80 $6.00/ebook $11.00 $8.28 $8.40 $6.83 $8.57 $9.60 What you make 350 page book example priced at $16.00 (assumes $1.20-$2.40/book 25% discount) $4.15/book $2.20 $6.00/ebook $1.00 $3.72 $3.60 $5.18 $3.43 $2.40