Answers to Your Questions
About Self-Publishing

Will I be required to buy hundred of copies of my completed book?

No. Top indie book publishers utilize print-on-demand technology, which allows books to literally be printed one at a time. Authors can buy as few or as many copies of their books as they choose at any time. Authors receive a significant discount when purchasing their books directly from their indie book publisher.

Do indie book publishers help with distribution of my book?

Yes. Leading indie book publishers utilize the same distribution channels as traditional publishers. This makes your book available for order at thousands of brick-and-mortar retailers and booksellers including Amazon.co.uk.

Where will my book be available for purchase?

Self-publishing companies list titles in the Books-in-Print database and normally taps into the distribution network of Ingram. Most of these books are also listed and made available for purchase on Amazon.co.uk.

To whom will you give the first copy of your book?

Odds are there is someone who has been supportive of you along the way of completing your manuscript. A parent? A spouse? A teacher? A friend? Someone who has encouraged you or even cajoled you to get your book done. Imagine the look on his or her face when you hand them a copy of your finished book. A big smile, an expression of amazement—what will they say? Let FYP help you find out. Complete the information form, request the publishing guide, expect the recommended book publisher to contact you and discuss how you can get your book done and in the market. Then start making your list of who gets copies of your book.