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Self-Publishing Option

If you are interested in self-publishing your book, we can assist you every step of the way with copy editing, typesetting, design, production, copyright service, etc. We manufacture your book to meet your specifications and forward all copies to you. American Literary Press provides a cost-effective way 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.

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Our PDQ (Popular Demand Quantity) option provides authors with an opportunity to self-publish their books in a limited initial quantity, with successive orders for the publication being placed as demand for the book increases. We use new, highly flexible, high-quality digital imaging technology (versus traditional offset printing) to manufacture your book to your specifications, and we will forward all copies to you in less than one-half of the time required for conventional offset printing. In concert with our publishing experience of nearly 20 years, the technology used to print your work provides a cost-effective way for you to publish your book just as you envision it, with a minimum quantity of 15 books required on the initial contract. Our staff of talented publishing professionals will work closely with you, providing helpful suggestions and various options to assist in determining your needs.

Production Specifications

Trim Size:  5½ x 8½ inches, 6 x 9 inches, 7 x 10 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, perfect binding or hardcover, as well as loose leaf or spiral binding.

Imprints: American Literary Press or your own

Marketing & Promotion Specifications

Self-publishing with American Literary Press is 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.

"Thank you for doing such a great job. Everyone seems so supportive. I am truly blessed. What a fun experience. Thanks for your continued help."

Eleanor Coalson
Hannah and Emma Go To Chicago
Simon Says Run

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