Preparing a book for print is an awesome task. The popularity and ease of personal computing and modern desktop software have enabled virtually anyone with something to say to set up his or her own documents in anticipation of having them published. But without sufficient expertise and a thorough knowledge of typesetting conventions and book publishing requirements, the results can be disastrous, ranging from general confusion to eyestrain and a vague sense of boredom and unease on the part of the reader — if he or she can maintain interest in the material at all.

Publishing Professionals will insure that your book contains all the elements required for placing it in your target markets. We will advise and guide you in obtaining copyright, CIP or PCIP, ISBN and bar code information. We specialize in creating an overall package for our customers and helping them succeed in the marketplace.

We take the guesswork out of book design and keep our customers from making costly errors. Many authors have made the decision to design and typeset their own book, only to find out — after the book is printed — that they have left out essential elements or book stores feel that the book lacks the professional design necessary for sales. Publishing Professionals will guide you through each step and produce an exciting, beautifully designed book that will be sure to attract attention.

How is Publishing Professionals different from vanity publishing? — Vanity publishers charge to produce a book and offer only a small royalty. There are endless tales of poor quality, little or no marketing, and cases of unsold books. A vanity or subsidy publisher will usually use their ISBN. The author may only receive a few copies of the book.

Publishing Professionals provides you with a quoted price for producing your book. You retain all rights to your book. The ISBN is registered under your name and you maintain the copyright. You receive the entire shipment of books. The profits from the book are yours and you maintain control from beginning to end. You also control the marketing and distribution. If you decide to use a company that specializes in distribution, you negotiate the contract.

How much does it cost to produce a book? — Many factors determine the cost of producing a book: size, number of pages, type of binding, number of colors, photographs, artwork, complexity of the material, indexing, editing, number of copies you have printed, to name a few. Each project is quoted based on its own unique features.

Are you interested in finding out how to establish yourself as an independent publisher? Contact us today so that you can control the destiny of your book and retain all rights to your material. Call us today at (727) 868-8657 or email us at info@pubprof.com . Our staff of friendly professionals will help you get started.