Traditional Publishing Guidelines Five Star Publications is offering a new publishing plan. Are you a previously published author an... More

Traditional Publishing Guidelines Five Star Publications is offering a new publishing plan. Are you a previously published author and looking for a traditional publisher? We have helped folks self-publish their own books for the past twenty-five-years. Last year we offered several authors a Traditional Publishing Agreement. Please visit these sites to learn more about the books that have been accepted into our Traditional Publishing Program. www.MrMonday.com (The works by this author previously sold over 400,000 copies of his works in the Netherlands.) www.AlexCord.net (This author/actor's previous title was published by Warner Books and his current book A Feather in the Rain is being considered for movie rights.) www.60MinutesShakespeare.com (This series started in our Partnership Publishing program in 1989 and was moved into our Traditional Publishing plan.) www.50YearsofGunsmoke.com (This title is part of our Traditional Publishing Program.) www.LeadershipUnbound.com (This title was co-authored by a former CEO of Ingram Micro. This title started in our Partnership Publishing program and is now part of our Traditional Publishing plan.) We will consider authors who are well known, previously published a best selling title, or have a need to supply 1,000 or more copies of their book a year for speaking engagements, seminars, etc. Please do not call us with your ideas. If you fall into any of the above qualifications and are willing to commit to giving us a budget for six months of publicity, then send us an outline of your book and the first three chapters. You will also need to submit your resume and a marketing plan, showing that you meet our guidelines. We want to know how you plan to help us sell your book. If you have a great idea for a new book, but do not meet our guidelines, then you might want to consider Partnership Publishing or Self-Publishing. Please consider Five Star Publications. We have been producing and marketing books since 1985. Our quality makes all the difference. New authors - Do you have great credentials? Do you have a built in place to market your books? Do you teach, hold seminars, have patients, or involved with the media? We have been producing and marketing books since 1985. If we publish your book, we publish your book in a professional manner and provide the following services: Professional cover design Proofreading Interior Design Typesetting Offer national book distribution Pay a 8-10% royalty Share 50% royalty on all rights that are outside the US Share 50% royalty on any items that are produced and sold (tie-ins) Example: Mugs, T-shirts, Tote Bags, etc. Many of our titles are distributed through the following distributors: Ingram Baker & Taylor Quality Books (Library Sales) Unique Books ( Library Sales) Amazon.com BarnesandNoble.com Walmart (online) We will submit your book to the following: National bookstore chains Book Clubs Top trade publications Professional Associations (related to the topic of your book) Library Distributors Print at least 25 Advance Review copies of your book Develop and advance review copy list and ship Create a media kit Create a mini website about your book Place your book in our online bookstore Show your book at BookExpoAmerica - You are welcome to do an author signings in our booth. (You are responsible for traveling expenses to attend BEA.) We will arrange an author signing in our BEA booth and pay for your badge. Sam's Club Costco Walmart (Online) Movie Producers (if appropriate) We will create a media kit that consists of the following: One-page news release Author bio sheet 10,15, 25 and 50 word descriptions about your book Fact sheet to submit with advance and finished copies of your book. A list of up to 12 media questions We will place your media kit on a mini website hosted by Five Star Publications and include information about your book in our online bookstore. We will pitch your book to the top 100 members of the media. The pitch will be sent to: Newspaper editors Magazine editors Radio Talk Show Hosts (Majority of interviews are done by phone.) TV Producers Appropriate websites (related to the topic of your book You will be given a free one-year listing on the following sites: www.AuthorsandExperts.com www.FiveStarPress.com www.SchoolBookings.com (if related to the topic of your book) Your book will be advertised in at least two editions of Radio, TV Interview Report. (RTIR) Submit at least one news release through Business Wire. You will be given a free copy of Linda F. Radke's Promote Like a Pro: Small Budget, Big Show. You agree to do the following: Assist with marketing and publicity efforts Be available and flexible for media interviews Offer Five Star the rights to publishing your next three titles Have a great attitude Provide a list of possible endorsers List of names of folks who might consider buying your book We hope that you will consider working with Five Star Publications. We cannot guarantee sales, but we will make every effort to have your book distributed, marketed and promoted in a professional manner.