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How to Self Publish a Book
Offset printing on sheet fed presses, and always have high-quality books to sell. How to self publish a book.
Savvy authors don’t use print on-demand services. If you use them, do you get your book into brick-and-mortar bookstores, or do you pay for exposure to bookstores?
The secret? If you bought an ISBN and barcode through ISBN.org or Star Print Brokers, you have access to brick-and-mortar bookstores. You are in the database already.
How to self publish a book.
Want to know how to self publish a book? It is a hot topic. A veteran children’s book illustrator said in a blog, “Savvy authors don’t use print on-demand services.” Successful authors quickly learn that they need to print books on press. But, are they getting the best quality at a reasonable cost?
Make it happen with Star Print Brokers.
Printing books in Asia is key … but not China. We make it easy and risk-free. Star Print Brokers shows authors how to make your book a reality. SPB is the ultimate source for affordable, high-quality offset book printing done on sheet-fed presses and printing in signatures.
Another tip on how to self publish a book is marketing. If a publisher takes on a new author, they will be expected to do much of the marketing. Publishers have a spending limit.
Become a self-publisher. Buy an ISBN and barcode. Print with us for quality, affordable books. Send out press releases, create a website, become social. Sell books on Amazon, but fulfill the books yourself. The Amazon site has high-traffic. Get found through good keywords. Get all the custom options we offer in a book printing on press, in addition to lower costs.
Another factor in how to self publish a book, is to learn about distribution. Most new authors don’t get their book put in brick-and-mortar stores. Their book — for a fee — is put on a list that goes to bookstores. But, the ISBN contains all the information that bookstores need.
Why settle for royalties when authors do most of the marketing?
Thinking about how to self publish a book? Control the revenue and keep more profit. Download a free copy of Self-Publish Your Book Profitably. We help authors to self publish high-quality books that are printing on press.
If your challenge is self-publishing high-quality books at a reasonable cost …
These are steps to take to get going
1. Request a Quote
We pre-approve vendors, testing for quality and materials. We stand behind our books, representing clients only.
2. Buy an ISBN and Barcode
Star Print Brokers is an agent for ISBN. The publisher of record is the author or company, not SPB.
3. Request a Design Quote
See the Book Design Gallery for images for some books we design. SPB President Nancy Starkman is the author of the book, Book Design: Simple & Professional.
4. Request an Ebook Quote
We can convert any book into an ebook. Ebooks are a great add-on to print books. And, we create fixed-layout books too.
Is there more? Yes …
Related book products
When you learn how to self publish a book the Star Print Brokers way, you ‘ll have additional products and custom options available.
Wall Calendars: Print 12″ x 12″ calendars, as a cost effective add-on or a standalone item. They cost about $2.50 each, for 2,000 individually shrink wrapped wall calendars. The quote may vary depending on materials and location. The quantity can be less if the calendar is printing with the book order.
Bumper Boxes: Custom made individual book, that is bumper boxes, are suitable for mailing. They can be plain or with printing, like a logo, background pattern, etc. They are not sold separately.
Slip cases: We manufacture slip cases for individual books or sets. Slip cases are not sold separately.
Call (844) 603-1777 toll-free, or (425) 603-1777 to Bellevue, Washington. You can request a book printing quote today! We also offer optional book design.