Definition: A publisher makes a work available for sale via interstate commerce.

To self-publish a book the author establishes him/herself as a publisher, creating a new imprint . Depending on the skills and background of the author, the work of creating an imprint and producing the book can be more work than that of writing the book.

To create an imprint the author must complete the necessary steps in book publishing to produce a book which will be acceptable to distributors, bookstores, etc. As a self-publisher the author will be responsible for the editing, proofing, and preparation of material for the printer, as well as the marketing and warehousing of the book.

Quill House Publishers will help you self-publish your work .

What is the difference between subsidy publishing and self-publishing? The simple answer is the imprint .

Usually the self-publisher wants to start his/her own publishing company and publish a book under her/his own imprint (the name of your company). The name on the title page, the copyright page, and the ISBN number identify you (your company or imprint) as the publisher. There is no need for the first-time self-publisher to re-invent the wheel. We have the expertise and experience to facilitate the self-publishing of your book.

Because each author has differing skills and expertise there is no one size fits all assistance package. Our assistance to the self-publisher is tailored to each situation. You may select the self-publishing services you require. Nearly every manuscript requires an editor, the cover design will be a factor in the marketplace, an experienced typesetter/designer will assure the readability of your book, and a qualified book printer will complete the process, giving you a professional product. We will provide counsel at each step but you choose the services you need. We will provide guidelines for developing a marketing plan and supply you with basic marketing tools.

You retain complete control over every step for which you obtain our services.

Most of the costs for self-publishing assistance are calculated by the number of pages in the manuscript and/or the book.

Please email us , call us, send us a letter as indicated at the bottom of this page to start the conversation. There is no cost for the initial consultation or, after the contract is signed, the marketing consultation.