How to start a business and open a publishing business

Small publishers make up a growing segment of the business industry, thanks in large part to the Internet. Many such companies are created by authors who want to control their manuscripts throughout the writing process. You can also publish the work of other authors and make a profit.

You will need

• - Business license;

• - equipment for printing;

• - authors and their works;

• - organized workspace.

Instruction manual

1

Explore the market. Publishing will become difficult and incomprehensible for anyone who is not aware of how the market is developing and what the public is interested in. Determine which genre your publishing house will specialize in: fiction, non-fiction books, etc. Think about how many authors you are willing to collaborate with.

2

Choose printing equipment if you would like to print. The average cost of devices for printing books is $ 3000-5000. The cost of creating a book is much less and is limited only by the price of the software.

3

Design your website. The site is critical to the success of any new publishing venture. Book readers will look for reviews and book prices. Make sure your page is easy to manage, comfortable and attractive. Define payment methods and shipping costs for your product.

4

Create an advertisement for writers. Place your ads in informational directories, magazines intended for writers. Also put it on your site.

5

Discuss legal requirements with a lawyer. Create your own model contract for authors. Sign the necessary documents on the legality of the publication. Try to find lawyers specializing in the publishing industry.

6

Promote and sell your books. As soon as they go to print, you will have to report it on the Internet, in magazines and in bookstores. If possible, organize a meeting of readers with the authors of your books, with a vivid presentation and autograph distribution. The best advertisement is word of mouth, so consider sending several additional copies for reviewers to read so that they write reviews and support the promotion of your products.