Self-Publishing a Book
How to Publish a Book
The route to print has been transformed — and it’s now accessible to almost anyone.
How to publish a book
From manuscript to finished book
Turning a manuscript into a finished book takes expertise. With The Choir Press, you have experienced publishing professionals to guide you through every stage, from manuscript to print.
Talk to us
Tell us about your book and what you hope for. We’ll offer honest advice on formats, editing and the right route to print.
Prepare & typeset
From editorial support to typesetting and cover design; we’ll prepare your typescript for professional production.
ISBN & proof
We help with ISBNs and send proofs for you to check, so nothing goes to print until you’re completely happy.
Print & distribute
Choose a long run, short run or print on demand service — and we’ll advise on printing costs and distribution.
It’s only a few years ago that getting a book published usually meant approaching publishers, or trying to find a literary agent first. Publishing yourself was a minority activity. Learning how to publish a book successfully was strictly for the experts and getting into print with any semblance of professionalism meant forging close relationships with the publishing establishment. In recent years, however, the process has been transformed by businesses like The Choir Press and made it accessible to almost anyone.
How to Get Published: First Find a Publisher
It’s widely accepted that finding a conventional publisher has become increasingly difficult and more time consuming than ever before. Invariably, the first step, whether for fiction or the non-fiction that constitutes so much of our business, is to get an agent. As aspiring writers discover every day, this route can prove frustrating, time consuming and, for many, ultimately fruitless. Fortunately, there’s another option if you’re wondering how to get a book published...
Or choose among self-publishing companies...
As your arrival on our website proves, it’s easier than ever to find an experienced, helpful publisher who can help you undertake your own book publication. From advice on formats and editorial support, through to support with ISBNs and printing, companies like ours can assist you with successful book production – and advise on the promotion and distribution that follows.
Book Printing Services
Although some of our books are produced and distributed in electronic formats, many authors are very keen to see their fiction or non-fiction work as a traditionally printed book. Printed book sales still exceed ebook sales by a factor of 4 to 1. Understanding how best to approach printing is inextricably linked with knowing how to get your book published. As you’d expect if you are self-publishing a book, we can advise you on the various printing (and ebook) options available to you – whether you choose a long print run or enjoy the initial cost advantages of Print on Demand and Short Run printing. We’ll also advise on the relationship between book printing costs and the cost of distribution for your circumstances.
Self-Publish Your Book Today
Don’t let worries about how to publish a book dissuade you. For the advice and support that could transform your publication dream into reality, please contact us now.
What Our Customers Think
"The final product amazed me - the cover, quality of the pages, photographs, pagination and layout exceeded my wildest dreams. To say I was impressed is a significant understatement! I can’t thank Choir Press for the highly professional service they offered me, and the quality of the final product, at such a fair and competitive price."
Ready to see your book in print?
Don’t let worries about how to publish a book hold you back. Talk to us for the advice and support that could turn your publication dream into reality.