AMERICAN LITERARY PRESS EDITIONS

These are your best alternatives if you are interested in self-publishing. Authors may choose from the regular ALP program detailed below, the Heritage Special Edition program--designed specificially for family histories, autobiographies and personal memoirs--and the ALP-PDQ program, which is ideal for those interested in shorter press runs. No mattter which program you choose, we can assist you every step of the way with copy editing, typesetting, design, production, copyright service, etc. We will manufacture your book to meet your specifications and forward all copies to you. American Literary Press Editions provide cost-effective ways for you to publish your book just as you envision it. Our staff of publishing professionals will work closely with you, providing helpful suggestions and various options to assist in determining your needs, including marketing, editing, and design at whatever level you require.

Production Specifications

Trim Size:  5½ x 8½ inches, 6 x 9 inches, 8½ x 11 inches, or any custom size

Text Pages:  16 page minimum, may be increased in increments of 8 or 16

Text Printing:  Black on 50# or 60# white offset, or other paper stock

Cover:  Designed to your specifications

Quantity:  Print runs are negotiable to meet your requirements

Binding:  Your choice of saddle stitch (for books 48 pages or less), perfect binding (56 pages or more), or hardcover (96 pages or more), as well as loose leaf or spiral binding

Imprint:  American Literary Press or your own

Marketing & Promotion Specifications

• Authors of American Literary Press Editions receive a helpful guide to get them started on marketing and publicity campaigns. The Self Publisher’s Guide to Marketing & Promotion gives step-by-step instructions on getting publicity for you and your new book. Topics include writing news releases, managing free publicity, and selling to bookstores. It also includes addresses of reviewers, media consultants, and other organizations that might be interested in seeing your book. You will also find many unique advertising ideas in this guide.

• Inclusion of your book in our online catalog of publications at www.americanliterarypress.com

• Assistance in securing copyright in your name

• Assignment of a publishing industry acceptable International Standard Book Number (ISBN)

• Placement of barcoded book data on the back cover (Most retailers require barcodes on books they inventory)

American Literary Press Editions are your best alternative if you wish to promote your book yourself to libraries, book stores and specialty markets, or if you plan to give your book primarily to family and friends. American Literary Press can produce both hardbound and softbound books under either the American Literary Press imprint or your own imprint.

If this publishing package seems like the perfect match for you and your work, indicate your interest by checking the appropriate box on the Specifications Form. Before doing so, please review the information about the Five Star Special Edition, Shooting Star, and Noble House programs.

"American Literary Press is a wonderful publishing company. The staff is excellent and I am entirely satisfied with the printing of my book. Members of the staff were a great source of help to me along the way."

Dorothy A. Eichelman
I Remember When . . . A Baltimore Memoir