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COMPARE
PUBLISHING
PLANS
Babyface
Plan
Starter
Plan
Rookie
Plan
Classic
Plan
Strategic
Plan
Premiere
Plan
$0 $319 $559 $1,099 $1,899 $3,799
7-Day Money Back
Guarantee
Interactive Author
Interview (Video / Audio)
eBook Publishing
Paperback Publishing
Editorial Assessment
2-Page Cover Designs
Copyright Protection
Booksellers Return Program
Movie Trailer
T.V Commercials (Occurences)
2 4 8
PAPERBACK COPIES
(Printed, packaged, and delivered to your home)
2 5 10 15 20
*For authors on the classic plan and up, more copies can be printed & delivered to you, upon request - *requires exchange of other services*
HARDCOVER COPIES
Optional, ask your Author Representative for more info
DELIVERY TIME
If you're on a paid plan, it will generally take a minimum 6-9 weeks to publish your book. Turnaround time on the free plan? 6-9 months.
COMPARE
PUBLISHING
PLANS
Babyface
Plan
Starter
Plan
Rookie
Plan
Classic
Plan
Strategic
Plan
Premiere
Plan
$0 $319 $559 $1,099 $1,899 $3,799
POST-PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
*All authors are eligible for post-publication opportunities, regardless of which publishing plan you choose, including
authors on the free plan.
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AUTHOR
MERCHANDISE
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- Branding Opportunities -
Effective February 1st, 2021 -- all authors who have published with Alpha Book Publisher will have a specific set of merchandise available.
Book Cover Image will be added on a t-shirt, coffee mug, tote bag & throw pillow, up to 10 units.
To provide this fee-free opportunity, Alpha Book Publisher have partnered with an exclusive manufacturer.
APPLICATION FORM WILL BE LIVE ON JAN. 21, 2021
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Joining
Our T.V Credits
Programming
Are you a frequent online shopper?
Shop at select retail partners with Alpha Book Publisher and earn free tv credits. T.V credits can be used to redeem local television advertisements that will reach tens of thousands of people in your local area.
Is there any fee to join this opportunity?
Absolutely not. Alpha Book Publisher's goal is to help you turn your everyday online purchases into more opportunities to advertise your book on the most effective medium ever - local tv ads.
What's the Catch?
None at all. When you shop at a select online retail partner using unique links and checkout codes provided by us, Alpha Book Publisher earns a referral commission. We then transfer this referral commission to you in the form of tv ad credits allowing you to advertise your book on local television and reach tens of thousands of people without spending any money out-of-pocket.
APPLICATION FORM WILL BE LIVE ON JAN. 21, 2021
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BIRTHDAY
PUBLISHING CREDITS
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$50.00
Is your birthday coming up soon?
Even if it's not, by enrolling in the following form below - you will earn $50 in publishing credits every year on your birthday.
APPLICATION FORM WILL BE LIVE ON JAN. 21, 2021
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AUTHOR REFERRAL
PROGRAM
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EARN 25-40%
PER REFERRAL
Join our Author Referral Program and get 25%-40 from every publishing plan purchase made by new authors you refer.
It's easy to get started, and signing up is easy.
Start making more money today.
APPLICATION FORM WILL BE LIVE ON JAN. 21, 2021
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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FEEDBACK
Every working day, Alpha Book Publisher is looking to continue innovating, thereby providing better opportunities and greater resources to our Authors than any other publishing company on earth.
Have an innovative idea that we could add to our Post-Publishing Journey? Let us know on the chat-form below.
Frequently asked questions
General Queries
Can I learn a little more about the design support?
When it comes to formatting a book, Authors can choose their book sizes..From here, all the formatting and structuring of the book is done using advanced technology -- the same technology that we use to publish and print industry standard books.
I have a friend... he knows what he wants to write, and has the first 4 chapters but no longer has access to a computer or Microsoft. He wants to know if there is someone he can tell what to type down for his ideas (not a ghostwriter, someone he can call and tell them what to write word for word). Is this possible? What are his options?
His only options would be to either take the ghost writing plan. Or, he can handwrite the rest and send it in to us. We can't do much more than that!
The work does not contain any material of a libelous or obscene nature. How obscene is "too obscene?"
As long as the book isn't a pornographic book (About porn), the author can write as they wish. We publish erotic books, but nothing about porn.
Where is our physical Main office located?
Our main office is in PA. We have 30+ offices nationwide. They're all closed due to Covid-19. The good news is all of our Author Representatives are currently working from home, allowing us to continue publishing books and servicing aspiring and existing authors across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe.
Where is the author bio typically placed in the book? Is it placed according to the author's preference?
It is normally placed according to authors preferance, if nothing is noted, then front of the book.
Can clients receive physical copies of their publishing agreements?
Yes, they can print them.
If an author wants to credit their illustrator in their book, where is this placed and how should it look?
It is usually placed on the front of the book below the authors name.
How soon must the author submit and complete the W-9 Form? Must this only be completed prior to purchasing their author copies of the book?
In orer for the author to be paid, they must complete it.
If an author has access to studio equipment, can they record their own voiceover for their book?
Yes, an author is more than welcome to record their own voiceover
What happens if you go out of business or sell, do I get my files?
Our company not only survived through a Covid-19 pandemic, but we have managed to drop our prices, introduce a free plan and make book publishing more affordable for authors who can't afford to publish a book.
I own a web domain can I make a site
Yes, we'll provide a Google-Hosted site. This site does not have the functionality for adding a domain name.
Do I have to be approved for my book title?
No
How long would it take to get the book published?
The timeline depends on the plan taken out for the book. See the turnaround times above!
How would the picture be selected for the author?
The author chooses.
I have a contract signed with another publisher in all formats. Is there any problem for Alpha Book Publisher?
Yes, you will have to fill out the alternate publisher form.
Can Alpha Book Publishing help me with getting my book in the Denver BookStore gift shop? I have already acquired their information and just need to pass it along to your company if they can help me.
We'll pair you with a marketing advisor (who may or may not be your Author Representative) to give you recurring advice on how to get your book in your local bookstores, libraries and schools.
Can you send me samples of other authors' social media accounts like facebook, instagram and twitter so I can see them?
Here is a social media account for an author who recently published with us. https://twitter.com/VincentFAmen?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
Book Printing
Does Alpha Book Publisher Print The Books?
Yes. When we publish the book, we also print the book. Authors are able to buy copies of their book at wholesale prices, and wherever your book is being sold online --from Amazon to Barnes & Noble, we'll ship out copies of your book to the customer -- and pay you a royalty. We pay out the highest royalties in the industry.
I need clarification as to whether I must order my own books, etc.
No. Author does not need to purchase their own books. This is completely optional. Our minimum quantity is 1 book per order. The average production cost of a book (the book printed by the manufacturer) is around $5.49 per book on average.
How many copies of the book would be made with the Starter Plan?
10 copies...
How many copies of his book will he get?
Free Plan : 0
Can I buy the books wholesale?
Our authors will have the opportunity to purchase copies at wholesale prices, at the production cost. How much does it cost? Average cost per production cost is $5 for the author, and you get a chance to markup your book for the retail price.
How many copies will be printed out in all?
The default printing option for all authors is Print-On-Demand. Print-On-Demand is a process where books are printed whenever someone purchases a copy.
After I make a payment for my book how soon do I get it delivered to my home address?
The rookie plan gives you 5 free copies of your book mailed to you.
In addition, How much is it to order my books? Once I pay will a certain amount of books be sent to me or will I still have to order books? If so please let me know now and how much so I can begin budgeting for that process..
Once your ebook is approved, our technology will determine how much it costs to print your book. We have one of the lowest printing costs in the industry.
Can I sell physical copies of my book in stores in my home country? (INorth America, Europe, Asia, South America, Africa and Australia)
Yes. You can buy copies of your book at wholesale price (production cost of printing) and sell it anywhere in the world. The average printing cost is $5.49 for a paperback copy and $15.49 for a hardcover copy. There are no fees for ebook creation and publishing.
Editing
Is the editing with Alpha Book Publisher more developmental or line editing?
Our editorial services combine all 3 forms of editing into one. We do developmental editing, line editing and proofreading -- all in one service -- and that service is our Editorial Assessment. Our free plan has 50 free corrections, and if you wanted more edits on your book you will have the option to purchase more!
Can you get the manuscript edited without signing up for a plan?
No, unfortunately not.
Copyright
Registration Section 1: Author will register copyright of the Book... Isn't that the duty of the publisher?
Books are registered copyright only if the author takes out any of the premium plans. The Starter Plan, is the minimum premium plan that has copyright protection - registered by the publisher.
The free plan does not include copyright protection.
How does the copyright process work?
There are 2 ways to get copyright. You can file copyright for your book directly to https://www.copyright.gov/ ,
Or have us file it on your behalf.'
Once copyright is filed with the U.S Gov Copyright office, it will take 6-9 months for them to mail you a letter confirming your ownership of your book / intellectual property.
Even though it takes 6-9 months to get a mail from the government, as soon as it's filed, you are immediately recognized as the copyright owner while waiting for the government to confirm your ownership.
The cost to file copyright with the U.S Government ranges anywhere from 45 to 85.
If you wanted Alpha Book Publisher to file for your copyright, there's an extra $15 administrative fee.
Will I own 100% rights to my book?
Yes. At Alpha Book Publisher, we only publish your book. You keep 100% rights, ownership and control over your manuscript and all relevant materials pertaining to your book.
Marketing
Does marketing occur before or after the book is released?
Our marketing services occur only after the book is published. This way, customers can buy the book when they discover your book as a result of our marketing efforts.
Is there support for strategic outreach planning?
If you purchased the strategic plan, yes. All the marketing will be supported by our company.
And even if you published your book using our free plan, you'll get assigned a marketing agent within weeks after your book is published. Our marketing agents are advisors that will help you get your book in your local public libraries, bookstores and schools. And this is free of charge - even on our free plan.
Can I publish my books at a local store for resale?
When you publish your book with us, we'll pair you with a marketing advisor who will give you advice on how to get your book in your local bookstores and libraries. Your book will also be sold on walmart.com, amazon, and many other distribution channels
Can I link to the amazon and other sites you sell the book at from my site?
Yes. Your book will be linked to all other distribution channels. We'll provide all the links to you on your author dashboard.
On my site can I package the book with online workshops or services?
Yes, you can do anything you want when it comes to marketing your book.
I have a my own workshop. I have some videos I want to have a place on my site where they can buy the videos and book as a package I will send them?
Yes, we will be providing full links for you to use so you can place your book on your website and the links to where it's being sold on all of our distribution channels.
How soon will I receive my book marks and business cards? How will they know what to put on my business cards, will I be able to develop them or are they all standard? What will my bookmarks look like?
Yes. Once you approve your final ebook, we will move on to creating your promotional materials.
Recently we decided to give our authors control over what they want their 3 promotional items to look like:
Below you can customize what you want your promotional items to look like or elect to have the Publishing Team create them based on your book and its genre.
Bookmarks:https://www.canva.com/bookmarks/templates/
Postcards: https://www.canva.com/postcards/templates/
Business Cards: https://www.canva.com/business-cards/templates/
I already made facebook and instagram pages for my accounts so what will Alpha publishing be able to do to help me with those social media accounts ?
Alpha Book Publisher will provide short-term and long-term marketing tips and strategies to help boost your social media following that goes beyond creating the accounts itself.
If I do a workshop and say I have a book and want to see how big of a buy spike there is in sales. Can I see where they [consumers] are buying my book and in what format?
Yes.
I know in my Amazon kindle book, I can run specials. Will I have that ability with the free plan? Can I run book specials myself or do you have to do it for me?
You can run a pre-order and run your book at a cheaper price, and change it in the future.
Audiobook
Services
If someone doesn't want part of a plan, can they choose to omit it?
Yes, absolutely.
How many books can one publish through the Babyface plan?
As many as they want.
Author Payments
When does an author need to fill out the W-9 form? Do we have access to this on our end as author reps?
It is on their author dashboard for their payout. Author Dashboards are created once the author once the author's book is a week or two away from publication.
Does your company offer payment advancement?
No. But we pay out on sales of books
Publishing
Why Should I self-publish with Alpha Book Publisher?
Alpha Book Publisher is the only independent self-publisher currently offering a free plan to publish your book. Other companies claim to have a free plan, but there's always hidden fees and a few conditions on the fine print.
What Services do you provide?
We provide 2 types of services - publishing services and supplementary services.
How many books do you publish each year?
We publish around 500 author books annually, and growing.
Agreements
Do you have a contract that I need to sign?
If by contract you mean, legal agreement, then yes. We don't use the word "contract" to describe our publishing agreements because a contract is strict and sometimes predatory.