The services of
IAMPress are primarily for first time authors and include pre-publication consultation, production and
distribution of their books. We re-publish books
no longer in print or that must be cleaned up for publication. We will also develop the marketing and distribution program
for those who have produced a book but have not been able to develop the market.
The strongest promoter
of the book will be the author and we assist in this effort. The most important service we offer to new authors is
fundamental to their success as well as ours. It
is the critical consulting that will allow authors to make informed decisions about their manuscript, their
book production as well as their distribution system. When an author contracts with IAMPress, a whole team of
specialists go to work. Questions are asked and
answered about the publishing business, the particular book to be produced and the methods and means of
distribution.
We
strongly urge authors to initially produce and maintain control of their work. This is usually referred to as self-publishing, but the
author does not do this work. It is not
literally self-publishing but rather self-funding. The consultation, book production as well as the
marketing and distribution are provided by IAMPress. We are the consultants, production managers and
distribution agents for the book. The author
or backer is the funding agent.
The
publishing business has changed drastically with the advent of the computer, the internet and print demand
services. Independent “Print Demand” services
as well as “Print Demand” divisions of publishing houses and book distribution companies have helped change
the face of the publishing business. IAMPress
utilizes “Print Demand” companies in the marketing and distribution process but counsel authors that there
are drawbacks to dependence on their book production services. Authors may find it difficult to deal with the canned
packages of these companies. In some cases the
editing process is awkward and the rules established by these companies to keep their costs low make it
difficult for authors. We know that authors
must have a level of expertise with the computer, with editing, with proofing, with formatting, with book
cover design and with the internet in order to affectively use these services. We deliver a finished product to the “Print Demand”
companies for the purpose of distribution and fulfillment and leave nothing to
chance.
“Print
Demand” companies make it possible for a book to be available worldwide with fulfillment within a few days
of the order being placed. We also manage
small scale print runs for inventory in support of speaking engagements and book signings. The initial print-runs are usually for 100 – 250 books
and provide a further opportunity to find any mistakes that may have slipped through. These are copies that may be used for gifts, distribution
networks and speaking engagements.
IAMPress
has a track record of producing quality books.
The company was originally created for the express purpose of developing and publishing The Renford Books, a
multiple volume metaphysical, three level – course of study. Valuable experience for new authors was gained
and is being shared. IAMPress will consult with authors anywhere and on virtually any kind of
book. Our books are sold through
bookstores, the Internet, seminars and publication advertising as well as direct mail. Every effective
method of marketing and distribution can be utilized.
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