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THE HISTORICAL FICTION COMPANY,
HISTORIUM PRESS, HISTORICAL TIMES MAGAZINE, HISTORY BARDS PODCAST, & THE HIST FIC CHICKIE BLOG
Digital Traditional
Publishing
HP’s ultimate ebook traditional publishing service
is only for books accepted by our traditional publishing house.
There is no up-front cost to the author.
We do not give advances, but offer higher royalties
than most traditional publishers.
QUICK TURNAROUND from submission to publication!
2-3 weeks and your book is in front of customers!!
Traditional Ebook publishing includes (after submission and acceptance):
55% royalties (10% higher than most other traditional publishing houses)
Full ebook file sent to author for author to use for giveaways or gifts
Ebook publication for one title
Proofreading of your final manuscript
(to take advantage of our editing services before submission,
please see our AUTHOR SERVICES page)
Editorial Review from The Historical Fiction Company
High-end custom cover designs for ebook
Custom interior ebook formatting
ISBN number for ebook
E-book file conversion and upload to 127 e-retailers,
including Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo
Global distribution
Support and management of title metadata
Ongoing project management of your title for the lifespan of your book
Marketing for one year
Press Release distribution to local, national, and global outlets,
plus to local newspapers, TV stations, & bookshops near the author's location
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Please review our PROCESS page to understand how manuscripts are selected for publication before submitting your manuscript.
Royal Traditional
Publishing Package
Keep doing what you do best - WRITE.
Let us do what we do best - DESIGN, PUBLISH & MARKET
To take advantage of our new traditional publishing model, all authors using our editorial services (copy edit/developmental edit) will be considered for publication under our traditional platform.
Our editorial services (developmental and full copy edit).
is an all-inclusive package for up to
150,000 words with a professional editor, plus all items below for $3500.
WE NOW ACCEPT 'AFTER PAY' AND 'PAYPAL CREDIT'!
(as well as VISA, MasterCard, or Paypal)
To have your book professionally edited or to learn more
We do this to ensure the highest quality for our published books.
Once your book is deemed fully edited and proof-read using our editorial service, your book is ready for our traditional publishing platform under the Historium Press imprint.
What you will receive:
75% royalties
10 paperbacks and 10 hardcovers sent to author after publication
Ebook, paperback & hardcover publication for one title
Editorial Review from The Historical Fiction Company
High-end custom cover designs for all 3 formats
Custom interior formatting for all three formats
Choice of trim size
Electronic proof
ISBN number for ebook, paperback and hardcover
E-book file conversion and upload to 127 e-retailers,
including Kindle, Nook, iTunes, and Kobo
Global distribution
Copyright filing and obtaining your Library of Congress control number
Support and management of title metadata
Ongoing project management of your title for the lifespan of your book
Marketing for one year
Blog tour set-up through CPBC Historical Blog Tours
Press Release distribution to local, national, and global outlets,
plus to local newspapers, TV stations, & bookshops near the author's location
High-level support for getting your books into
bookstores, libraries, and other trade outlets
(Your book will be offered at the standard 55% wholesale discount rate required by most bookstores and as 'returnable', with competitive retail pricing. The author has the option to reduce the wholesale percentage above so as to incur more royalty, but must keep in mind that most bookstores will not accept a lower wholesale rate.
In other words, they want to make a profit too!)
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Please review our PROCESS page to understand how manuscripts are selected for publication before submitting your manuscript.
Payment plans are accepted in 2 or 5 month installments, or with Paypal Credit.
You will be invoiced after your manuscript is accepted for publication.
We do not accept all submissions. All submissions are vetted for marketability before accepting them for our
editorial services / pre-publication approval.
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Contact us for more information.
Elite Hybrid
Publishing Package
Keep doing what you do best - WRITE.
Let us do what we do best - DESIGN, PUBLISH & MARKET
To take advantage of our hybrid publishing package, if you have used an outside editor and want to submit for possible publication under our imprint,
our one-price all-inclusive hybrid package fits all of your publishing needs.
We become your publishing partner to bring your book to the highest quality before publishing and give your story the best possible outcome in the market.
$5,500.00
WE NOW ACCEPT 'AFTER PAY' AND 'PAYPAL CREDIT'!
(as well as VISA, MasterCard, or Paypal)
What you will receive:
100% royalties
10 paperbacks and 10 hardcovers sent to author after publication
10 ARCs sent to reviewers / bloggers
Ebook, paperback & hardcover publication for one title
Full proofreading/edit pass-through of your manuscript
Editorial Review from The Historical Fiction Company
Submission to the Historical Novel Society for review (upon their approval)
Submission to one book award (such as Chanticleer or BookFest)
Entry into the HFC Book of the Year contest
High-end custom cover designs for all 3 formats
Custom interior formatting for all three formats
Choice of trim size
Electronic proof
ISBN number for ebook, paperback and hardcover
E-book file conversion and upload to 127 e-retailers,
including Kindle, Nook, and Kobo
Global distribution of all three formats
Copyright filing and obtaining your Library of Congress control number
Submission to BookSirens to initiate review postings
Submission to Library Journal
Support and management of title metadata
Ongoing project management of your title for the lifespan of your book
Marketing for one year, including all graphic files for banners, advertising, 3D imagery, FB posts, X posts, business cards, book signing posters, and more.
Blog tour set-up through CPBC Historical Blog Tours
1-2 minute high quality Book Trailer & 1 10-second video ad
Press Release distribution to local, national, and global outlets,
plus to local newspapers, TV stations, & bookshops near the author's location
High-level support for getting your books into
bookstores, libraries, and other trade outlets
(Your book will be offered at the standard 55% wholesale discount rate required by most bookstores and as 'returnable', with competitive retail pricing. The author has the option to reduce the wholesale percentage above so as to incur more royalty, but must keep in mind that most bookstores will not accept a lower wholesale rate.
In other words, they want to make a profit too!)
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Please review our PROCESS page to understand how manuscripts are selected for publication before submitting your manuscript.
Payment plans are accepted in 2 or 5 month installments, or with Paypal Credit.
You will be invoiced after your manuscript is accepted for publication.
We do not accept all submissions. All submissions are vetted for marketability before accepting them for our
editorial services / pre-publication approval.
******
Contact us for more information.
Submit your manuscript by selecting the buttons above.
A publishing manager will contact you with details about your submission, along with an invoice for editing services AFTER your submitted manuscript is vetted by our submission guidelines. Editing services apply to the Royal Traditional Publishing only. Please review the PROCESS page to view how this works.
All publication is through our imprint:
HISTORIUM PRESS