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publishing options

Publishing & Distribution Elements
The following to be agreed upon by the Publisher and the Author

> Full Service Options
(Based on how far along a manuscript is, need to edit and/or format original content for completing the publication process)  

> Editing and Professional Proofreading
(Based on page count, number of typo, errors, and formatting needs)

> Interior Layout
(Based on the amount of work required to get the manuscript ready for final publication)  

> Exterior Layout (Cover)
(Based on if original art is required or a working image is provided and whether one needs front and back layout)    

> Copyright
 Publisher will obtain a copyright for the Book in the Author’s name.

> ISBN Number
Publisher will obtain an ISBN number for the book in the Author’s name.

> Publication Date
Publisher will publish the Book by a mutually agreed upon date.

> Retail Price
 The retail price to be set by Publisher in consultation with Author, according to production costs.

> Books Purchased by Author
 
When the Book is available in print form, copies will be made available to Author at near production costs so you can sell them at a profit to friends, family, and others who are interested in supporting your work.

> Marketing
Once printed the Book will be made available in all relevant directory sites such as Amazon, Google book, Barnes and Nobles.  

> Royalties
Proceeds will be divided equally at 45% for Publisher and Author, with 10% supporting nonprofit endeavors.

> Payment of Royalties
Publisher agrees to pay Author royalties on a quarterly basis.