Sunday, September 23, 2012

Family History Publishers Versus Self-Publishing Companies

By Casandra Newton


Family history publishers handle the entire publishing process for you. All you need to do is submit your manuscript. Alternately, you may use the print-on-demand service if you do not mind learning how to self-publish your book. There are distinct differences in how these companies operate. You have to decide which option best fits your time and budget.

If you decide to hire a publisher, you will not have to worry about publishing the book yourself. They will handle every procedure that is necessary to get the job done. This includes binding, manuscript preparation, photo processing, editing, printing, formatting, and more. If you are interested in publishing a school reunion booklet, these companies can help you do that.

You may order saddle-wire stapling, softcovers, or hardcovers. A variety of print sizes is also available. In addition, you may choose to have your book printed in color. They can provide a sample copy for you to review, once you pay them a refundable deposit.

Submitting your manuscript is an easy process. All you have to do is submit a hardcopy or copy it onto a disk. These companies would prefer that you format your file as a PDF or PostScript file since they are easier to work with. If you are unable to supply them with this, they will accept common text files in TXT, DOC, or RTF formats. Photos must have a maximum resolution of 600dpi. After you submit your files, you may expect to see your book published within six weeks.

Utilizing a print-on-demand service can be a good alternative, if you do not mind learning how to self-publish your book. The first thing you will have to do is format your manuscript until it is designed correctly. Cover design and editing is also your responsibility. You may choose to do these tasks yourself or hire a designer and editor to do them for you.

Self-publishing a book requires a steep learning curve. To avoid frustration, you should read the detailed instructions that are provided on the website before you start the publishing process. The greatest benefit of using this service is that you have complete control over how your publication is designed. You can be as creative as you would like with the design. Once your manuscript is edited, you will have to convert it into a PDF file before you can upload it onto the publishing platform. Images are required to be formatted with 300dpi resolution and saved as a JPEG file. After everything is uploaded, you will be required to purchase a proof copy that you will use to check for errors prior to publication.

Pricing varies with these companies because of the different factors involved. These include the quantity, whether you want your book to be printed in color, the type of paper, the total page numbers, the book's size, and the number and type of photos that you want to include. If you want to hire a publishing company, you can get a free quote from them. Self-publishing services will provide you with a calculation tool that will help you keep your project within your budget.

Family history publishers can be the easy solution for publishing your book because they do all of the hard work. Self-publishing can provide you with more freedom with your book's design. You can order a few books at a time or as many as you can afford.




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