Are you frustrated with trying to find an agent to get your creative work published and distributed? It can be a daunting task due to the overwhelming number of writers simultaneously shopping their work. Agents and industry executives are bombarded with submissions from creative types and they cannot possibly sign us all.
Recently, I have been researching alternative ways to publish and distribute my own creative work. My findings reveal that there are other alternatives to the traditional model we have become aware of through the years. Technology and the Internet have changed the way consumers are purchasing content. Print-On-Demand (POD) services open up opportunities for self-publishing for many writers.
Print on demand and publish on demand is a printing technology and business process in which new copies of a book (or other document) are not printed until an order has been received. Many traditional small presses have replaced their traditional printing equipment with POD equipment or contract their printing out to POD service providers.
POD services utilize digital printing technology to provide publishing services to writers. They range from DIY services like Lulu.com, which provides free online templates that allow anyone to upload and format a book, to super-fancy (and extremely expensive) publishing packages that include editing, custom cover design, enhanced marketing, and other extras (www.sfwa.org).
These POD services are not just for books. You can find service providers who specialize in publishing and distributing your music like CDBaby.com. This service will sell your music to iTunes and other music providers. They will make your music available for purchase online. In addition, you can find services to offer your film or audio-visual work. CreateSpace is a subsidiary of Amazon and offers POD services for books, CD’s, and DVD’s.
There are pros and cons that need to be carefully considered when choosing a POD service. You should understand the cost for the service and how much revenue you will retain per unit. You want to maintain control of your work and make sure you maintain publishing rights.
POD services can be an excellent option for some writers and some projects. For others, however, it is simply not the right choice. It is vitally important
to understand the facts, assess your goals, and make an informed decision.
You can find some incredible information on POD’s from the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America website. Check it out!
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