Self-publishing a book

As numerous authors have successfully demonstrated, self-publishing in the UK has taken off. In fact, the number of self-published books as a percentage of published books sold here is increasing annually. We’ve all got a book in us. Is it time your fiction or non-fiction masterpiece became reality? If so, self-publishing a book could be for you.

Self-publishing a book: it’s easier than ever to get into print

Whether you write for self-fulfilment or money, choosing to publish your own book can simplify publication. Although it’s no substitute for your own hard work and promotional efforts, self-publication, and a supportive author services partner, can reduce the cost and complexity of publishing:

• Print-on-demand – only the copies you need.
• Buy long print runs cost effectively with our long run book printing service.
• Save money: initial self-publishing costs are often much lower than you’d expect.
• Simplify management of the publishing process.
• Avoid the traditional complexity of agents and publishers

Why self-publish a book?

Authors’ choices to self-publish a book generally involve one of these:

• Rejection or delay by agents and mainstream publishers.
• Publication for small, specialised, easily-targeted markets.
• The need to capture the moment quickly with a topical publication.
• Long run printing versus shorter runs: short-run book printing is perfect for new publishers with no previous sales history.

The benefits of publishing a book yourself?

Particularly for new writers, traditional publication just gets harder; for every published book, thousands never make it. When you self-publish you take control of publication. The benefits include these:

• Create a commercial success? It could happen with self-publishing…
• Enjoy bigger royalty percentages per book than with traditional publishing.
• Self-publish a book and retain all the rights.
• Self-publishing a book retains control over all aspects of publication.
• Simplify publication with an experienced partner.
• Print smaller runs cost-effectively.
• Turn manuscripts into ‘proper books’ for posterity.
• Prove wrong the agents and publishers who rejected your manuscript.
• Impress those who said it would never happen…

Publish your own book – who knows where it’ll lead?

If you seek fame and fortune as a writer, self-publishing a book (it’s the same for traditional publishing) offers no guarantees. No matter how you publish, making money takes hard work, promotional skill and luck. At least, with self-publishing services from a reputable partner, you’ll increase your likelihood of success. As one of the more experienced UK self-publishing companies, The Choir Press offers decades of experience – and a track-record with thousands of successfully published books.

Unsure how to get a book published? Thinking of self-publishing? Need more advice on the relative merits of traditional publishing versus self-publishing? Whatever level of personalised service and support you need, we’ll help. We might even be the self-publishing company that helps you become the next J K Rowling or Simon Schama! Anything’s possible when you publish your own book, so [please contact us today].

For more information on self-publishing a book please visit these pages:

[How to publish a book]

[Print on demand]

[Short-run printing]

[Long-run printing]

[Self-publishing services]