Yes, You Can - Successfully Publish Your Book!
The process can be long and hard, and requires dedication and commitment from both the publisher and the author. This is true at any publishing house. Here at ClearView Press, Inc., we will work diligently by your side to help you create the best possible product.
The ClearView Press, Inc. Philosophy
Our Philosophy as a cooperative Publisher embodies working together with you, the Author, to produce an economical end product worthy of quality standards and professional acclaim.
Confidence in writing, promoting, and marketing abilities characterizes the Author who chooses to commit financially in launching a manuscript to completion as a true book, whether paper or e-book.
As an Author Friendly Publisher, we work with you through our extensive interview and proposal process. All guidelines and work scopes are detailed and determined in a Publisher Proposal. Upon acceptance of the Proposal, a formal Publishing Agreement (contract) is completed.
Throughout the project, we recommend interior (content) and exterior (book cover) expert suggestions to ensure that together we create a finished book that is totally to your satisfaction.
The ClearView Press, Inc. Strategy
Our Strategy offers a unique opportunity to publish quality books:
- cost efficient packages ensuring the best service and value
- turn initial investment into profits – money in your pocket!
- global distribution
- all packages provide fulfillment of publishing goals
- tiered royalty rate beginning at 50% of net (Gold and Silver packages) rises to as high as 75% of net (Elite and Platinum packages) based on orders and sales
- coaching techniques to market your book via promotional events, social media marketing, etc.
ClearView Press, Inc. Publishing Services and Packages
ClearView Press, Inc. offers several book publishing packages. For all packages, please keep in mind that qualifying manuscripts must be professionally edited by a recognized editor. ClearView Press, Inc. will not accept final manuscripts edited by friends and family.
The CVP Packages include Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Elite.
For each Package, Services include (for books up to 240 pages):
- Full color cover design
- Black & white interior (color available*)
- Professional editing
- Book layout and pagination - limit 10 graphics**
- ISBN - International Standards Book Number
- LCCN - Library of Congress Control Number
- Copyright in author's name
- US copyright registration
- Adobe digital editions
- Kindle formatting & distribution (limit 10 graphics**)
- Nook formatting & distribution (limit 10 graphics**)
- CVP Global Distribution†
- Promo pieces (bookmarks, postcards, business cards)
- Listings on CVP Bookstore page and Facebook Fan Page; Book Fulfillment
- Proof copy (paperback only)
- Final published copies (number depending on package)
- Additional author copies at discount (depending on package)
* color interior optional - call for quote
** additional graphics - call for quote
† includes Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksAMillion.com, BooksOnBoard.com, Lybrary.com, etc.; Barnes & Noble "See Inside the Book"
Hardcover books optional - call for quote
Optional editoral, graphic and book cover work - call for quote
Silver Package specifics:
- cost of $3,750
- 250 free copies of the book
- additional author copies at a 50% discount
- author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 50%
- minimal investment returing all costs
- perfect for fiction writers
Gold Package specifics:
- cost of $4,474
- 500 free copies of the book
- additional author copies at a 50% discount
- author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 50%
- perfect for novitiate author embarking one a new venture
- 350 author copies provide an ideal launch position
Platinum Package specifics:
- cost of $6,999
- 1,000 free copies of the book
- additional author copies at a 50% discount
- author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 55% - 75%
- lower price point at 500 author books
- additional features include those listed in the Elite Package (below)
Elite Package specifics:
- cost of $9,799
- 2,000 free copies of the book
- additional author copies at a 60% discount
- author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 60% - 75%
- ideal for authors and entrepreneurs wishing to outsource production from completed manuscript to book distribution
- ideal for authors and entrepreneurs with marketing plans in place
- ideal for authors and entrepreneurs with a strong target audience identified
- a goal of 2,000 author's copies sold recoups all costs (assuming $15/book price strategy)
While ClearView Press, Inc. will make every effort it is able to market and promote its products, the primary brunt of these responsibilities falls on the author's shoulders. This helps ensure the author delivers a final manuscript he or she believes in, is willing to go that extra mile for. With both publisher and author committed to the final product- the publisher producing the physical product and making it available through a variety of online retailers (including this web site), the author working hard to 'get the word out'- we believe success will prove easier to achieve. Even with established publishing houses success is not always guaranteed. By including the author in nearly every aspect of the publication process, we feel this provides the author a well-rounded experience with which he or she will use to carry through on the next phase of their book's life.
In accepting a manuscript for publication, ClearView Press, Inc. requires as part of the process the identification, by the author, of a targeted market audience. The author should deliver a final manuscript with confidence along with a mindset to push sales of the book. While ClearView Press Inc. is committed to producing the book and making it available through big-hitting retailers like www.barnesandnoble.com, www.booksamillion.com and www.amazon.com, the author should work hard to 'get the word out'. We believe success follows teamwork.
Unlike traditional presses, ClearView Press Inc. includes the author in much of the publishing process which lends the author a more well-rounded experience with book publishing. This knowledge becomes very useful to an author with subsequent books.
One requirement an author must meet for publication with ClearView Press Inc. is the identification of a targeted niche market and a detailed plan to reach this market. Promotional strategies that build and strengthen a book marketing plan can include much of the following:
- Online social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
- book signings
- readings
- media (radio, tv, magazines, newspapers, etc.)
- professional gatherings
- book reviewers
Bookstores, libraries, schools and businesses usually welcome authors for speeches, presentations, signings and readings. Additionally, an excellent resource book is John Kremer's 1001 Ways to Market Your Book. Online research for book marketing is also of great value.