As thrilling as it was to finally complete your manuscript, you have now got more than just
something to say…you have got a book that people will like to read. First-time authors have more
publishing options these days. Many of these options assist them in getting their books published. With
Rapha Publications, writers get the same depth of editorial, marketing and publishing services as from
a traditional publisher.
When you publish with Rapha, you get:
 | Higher royalty rates than most traditional publishers |
| No minimum ordering requirement |
| Paperback sales and e-book distribution |
| Non-exclusive agreement and full retention of the book copyright |
Define your own goals:
Before you can effectively develop a plan for “birthing your baby,” i.e., getting your manuscript published, you
need to figure out what you hope to achieve, so ask yourself these few questions.
| Who do I intend on sharing this book with? |
| Do I have expertise on a particular subject? |
| Just how many books do I intend on selling? |
| Will I promote them myself, or will I need assistance with marketing? |
Submitting your manuscript:
After signing your contract, you need to decide how you will submit your manuscript, either via email
or snail mail. Be sure you review the Submission Checklist prior to submitting your “baby.”
Working with a Professional:
Once your submission has been accepted, a member of our staff will assign an ISBN, and they will send you a
copyright application to be sent off to the Library of Congress, which guarantees your protection under the
law.
Publishing, marketing and distributing your book:
You are now to be congratulated on your achievement as a published author. Now comes the exciting part of
marketing and distributing your book. Through our printer, Lightning Source, your book will become available
through several online outlets, and of course our website.
Rapha Publications creates your books personality through designing a custom cover, providing professionally
drawn artwork, assigning an ISBN, market pricing and simultaneously making your book available as both a
brick and mortar and e-book.
Even though no one can predict what lies ahead in terms of just how many books you will sell, our expertise
goes far beyond just getting your book published. We stand to assist you, but we also encourage you to take
a pro-active stance in promoting your own book.
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