Publishing Packages

Yes, You Can – Successfully Publish Your Book!

The process should not be long and hard but it does require dedication and commitment from both the publisher and the author. This is true at any publishing house. Here at MRK Publishing, we will work diligently with you to help  create the best possible book.

 

The MRK Publishing Philosophy

Our Philosophy as a cooperative Publisher embodies working together with you, the Author, to produce an economical end product worthy of quality standards and professional acclaim.

As an Author Friendly Publisher, we work with you through our interview and proposal process. All guidelines and work scopes are detailed and determined in a Publisher Proposal. Upon acceptance of the Proposal, a formal Publishing Agreement (contract) is completed.

Throughout the project, we recommend interior (content) and exterior (book cover) suggestions to ensure that together we create a finished book that is totally to your satisfaction. While we believe our recommendations are sound, based on years of experience, we WILL defer to an Author’s wishes. That’s part of being an “Author Friendly” publisher.

 

The MRK Publishing Strategy

Our Strategy offers a unique opportunity to publish quality books:

  • cost efficient packages ensuring the best service and value
  • turn initial investment into profits – money in your pocket!
  • global distribution
  • all packages provide fulfillment of  publishing goals
  • tiered royalty rate beginning at 50% of net and rises to as high as 75%  of net proceeds
  • access to information on tips in the areas of writing, editing, and marketing

 

MRK Publishing Services and Packages

MRK Publishing offers several book publishing packages. For all packages, please keep in mind that qualifying manuscripts must be professionally edited by a recognized editor. MRK Publishing will not accept final manuscripts edited by friends and family.

The MRK Packages include Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Elite.

For each Package, Services include (for books up to 240 pages):

  • Full color cover design
  • Black & white interior (color available*)
  • Professional editing
  • Book layout and pagination – limit 10 graphics**
  • ISBN – International Standards Book Number
  • LCCN – Library of Congress Control Number
  • Copyright in author’s name
  • US copyright registration
  • Kindle formatting & distribution (limit 10 graphics**)
  • Nook formatting & distribution (limit 10 graphics**)
  • MRK Global Distribution†
  • Promo pieces (bookmarks, postcards, business cards)
  • Listings on MRK Bookstore page and Facebook Fan Page; Book Fulfillment
  • Proof copy (paperback only)
  • Final published copies (number depending on package)
  • Additional author copies at discount (depending on package)

 

* color interior optional – call for quote
** additional graphics – call for quote
† includes Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, BooksAMillion.com, BooksOnBoard.com, Lybrary.com, etc.; Barnes & Noble “See Inside the Book”

Hardcover books optional – call for quote

Optional editorial, graphic and book cover work – call for quote

Basic Package specifics:

  • cost of $997
  • Includes 15 copies of the book
  • additional author copies at a 50% discount off retail
  • author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 50%
  • great entry level package for new writers

Silver Package specifics:

  • cost of $4,497
  • includes 350 copies of the book
  • additional author copies at a 50% discount off retail
  • author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 50%
  • selling 300 books at a retail price of $15 will recoup your initial investment
  • perfect for fiction writers

 

Gold Package specifics:

  • cost of $5,997
  • includes 500 copies of the book
  • additional author copies at a 50% discount off retail
  • author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 50%
  • perfect for novitiate author embarking on a new venture
  • 500 author copies provide an ideal launch position

 

Platinum Package specifics:

  • cost of $8,697
  • includes 1,000 copies of the book
  • additional author copies at a 50% discount off the retail price
  • author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 55% – 75%
  • lower price point at 1,000 author books

 

Elite Package specifics:

  • cost of $9,797
  • includes 2,000 copies of the book
  • additional author copies at a 60% discount
  • author royalties (net proceeds of online sales) of 60% – 75%
  • ideal for authors and entrepreneurs wishing to outsource production from completed manuscript to book distribution
  • ideal for authors and entrepreneurs with marketing plans in place
  • ideal for authors and entrepreneurs with a strong target audience identified
  • 2,000 author’s copies sold at $15/copy recoups $30,000, bringing back more than triple the initial investment

 

Author Responsibilities

While MRK Publishing will make every effort to market and promote its products, the primary brunt of these responsibilities falls on the author’s shoulders. This helps ensure the author delivers a final manuscript he or she believes in and for which he or she will go that extra mile. With both publisher and author committed to the final product- the publisher producing the physical product and making it available through a variety of online retailers (including this web site), the author working hard to ‘get the word out’- we believe success will prove easier to achieve. Even with the large publishing houses, success is not guaranteed. By including the author in nearly every aspect of the publication process, we feel this provides the author a well-rounded experience with which he or she will carry through to the next phase of their book’s life.

In accepting a manuscript for publication, MRK Publishing requires as part of the process, the identification by the author of a targeted market audience. The author should deliver a final manuscript with confidence along with a mindset to push sales of the book.  While MRK Publishing is committed to producing the book and making it available through big-hitting retailers like www.barnesandnoble.com, www.booksamillion.com and www.amazon.com, the author should work hard to ‘get the word out’. We believe success follows teamwork.

Unlike traditional presses, MRK Publishing includes the author in much of the publishing process which lends the author a more well-rounded experience with book publishing.  This knowledge becomes very useful to an author with subsequent books.

One requirement an author must meet for publication with MRK Publishing is the identification of a targeted niche market and a detailed plan to reach this market.  Promotional strategies that build and strengthen a book marketing plan can include much of the following:

  • Online social media (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc)
  • book signings
  • readings
  • media (radio, tv, magazines, newspapers, etc.)
  • professional gatherings
  • book reviewers
  • speaking engagements

Bookstores, libraries, schools and businesses usually welcome authors for speeches, presentations, signings and readings. Additionally, an excellent resource book is John Kremer’s 1001 Ways to Market Your Book.  Online research for book marketing is also of great value.