Opportunities & Challenges
In many ways there are better opportunities available today for independent publishers and self-publishers than there were a just a few years ago.
Technical innovation has remove many barriers…
- Digital production of print-ready file is potentially simpler and less costly.
- Print on Demand (PoD) removes the need to invest in high-cost minimum quantity print runs.
- On-line selling is more readily available – so sales are not solely reliant on books being stocked in on bricks and mortar stores.
- Books editions can be sold in other media including ebook and audiobook.
BUT
There are some big challenges too…
- Much more technical expertise is required and in a growing range of specialisms. This can be very hard to provide in-house.
- Many of the on-line platforms (e.g Amazon) have a dominant advantage over smaller players.
- Many traditional channels (e.g. independent shops) have disappeared or become less inclined to support smaller publishers.
How we can help
Put simply we can provide cost-effective technical expertise in all kinds of book production together with specialist websites for on-line book sales in all formats.
We work collaboratively with our clients so you’ll retain control over your works while being free of all the hassle.
Why not get in touch to discuss this further?
