DO YOUR HOMEWORK
Before choosing a publisher or printer
- Comparison shop–get quotes
- Look at other books the publisher or printer has produced
- Talk to other writers who have used the publisher’s or printer’s services
- Understand the terms of the contract; make sure there are no hidden costs
- Verify any promises made
- Find out if the publisher has arrangements with a wholesaler
- Establish a good working relationship with your contact person
- Reread the printer’s proofs carefullly; they are the last chance to catch any mistakes
- Join an organization that offers networking opportunities
- Take a workshop or attend writers’ conferences to find out what resources are available
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