On what distribution channels are the books made available?
List of distribution channels can be viewed here.
Do you make books available in physical book stores throughout the country?
Our primary distribution model for print books is through online channels. However, we can pitch your book to national distributors for making it available in physical book stores and if the distributors agree to take up the book for distribution, we can supply the books under certain conditions.
How many copies are printed by Rhyvers Press Publishing for sales?
We work on a partial print-on-demand model where we maintain inventory of the books for sale on the online distribution channels. Inventories are regularly replenished to ensure that the books remain available for sale on the online channels.
Does Rhyvers Press Publishing charge the author for inventory management and order fulfillment?
Rhyvers Press Publishing takes responsibility for inventory management and order fulfillment. Author is not charged for these services.
For how long will my books be available for sale on online distribution channels?
The books are available for sale on the online distribution channels till the time author wishes to continue the arrangement with us.
Are there any annual renewal charges for continued availability on online distribution channels?
No, there are no renewal charges.
What all color options, binding options and book sizes are available for publishing?
We offer the following color, binding and book size options:
Color Options:
– Black & White Interior, Color Cover
– Color Interior, Color Cover
Binding Options:
– Perfect Binding (Paperback)
– Case Binding (Hardcover)
Book Sizes:
– 4.33 x 7.01 inches
– 5 x 7 inches
– 5 x 8 inches
– 5.5 x 8.5 inches
– 5.83 × 8.27 inches (A5)
– 6 x 9 inches
– 7 x 9 inches
– 8.5 x 11 inches
What type of paper is used for interior and paperback covers?
For black & white interior, we use 70-80 GSM White/Natural Shade paper. For colored interiors we use 130-170 GSM art paper. For paperback covers we use 250-280 GSM art-board. The quality of books published is superior to most traditionally published books.
In what format do we require the book files from the author?
We accept MS Word files, PDFs, even old books that authors wish to be re-published. Author need not worry about the format or composition of his book. Let our professionals handle that.
What is the minimum number of pages required to form a book?
Minimum 50 pages is the limit to get a book published.
How is print-on-demand different from offset printing?
Print-on-demand is a digital printing technology which allows even a single copy to be printed and the cost of printing is independent of the number of copies being printed. In contrast to print-on-demand, offset printing involves a fixed setup cost for creating the plates (usually made of metal) from which ink is transferred onto a rubber sheet, which in turn is rolled onto paper being fed through a press. The large sheets of printed paper are then cut bound to form a book. Offset printing is economical only for bulk printing and the printing cost per book decreases with the number of copies being printed.
What is the benefit of print-on-demand over offset printing?
Since print-on-demand allows even a single copy to be printed, neither the publisher nor the author has to make a significant investment in bulk printing of copies. Revisions in books can be done, as the copies are printed on-demand as and when the orders come in. Offset printing, on the other hand, requires a significant investment for bulk printing of copies.
Do you go for print-on-demand or offest printing if authors need bulk copies?
If authors require bulk copies for their personal use and distributing them to their friends/colleagues, the same can be provided at the printing cost. For orders upto 500 copies, print-on-demand is economical. For larger quantities, we can get offset printing done.
What is the royalty percentage offered?
Royalty is calculated as the difference between the MRP of the book and the cost gone into the production and distribution. Net Profit = MRP – Expenses (Production Cost + Distribution Cost).
Who fixes the list price of the book?
Author can decide the list price at any value more than the cost price of the book.
How often are the royalty payments done?
We make regular payments of royalty accumulated at the end of each quarter. For authors in India, royalty payments are done through NEFT transfer. Author authors based outside India, royalty payments are done through Paypal.
Does author get a discount while purchasing his/her books?
Yes, author is charged only the cost price of the book, while list price is fixed for the market.
What is self-publishing?
Self-publishing is the new model for book publishing. In this model, the author is the publisher of his book. The copyright of the book vests with the author. Author can avail the services of various professional service providers for making his manuscript print-ready and available online.
What are the various types of self-publishing models?
1. Subsidy based – The author pays for the book’s printing and binding process. The publisher pays for a portion of the cost of edit, distribute and market the book.
2. Vanity-based – The author pays for all the services and owns the book and receives all profits directly.
3. Self-publishing based – The author pays to produce, market, distribute and stock the book.
4. Print on Demand – Authors can make their book available online without any minimum purchase guarantee. Author can order even a single book.
What makes self-publishing different and better than traditional publishing?
Factor |
Self-Publishing |
Traditional Publishing |
|---|---|---|
| Waiting Period | Self-publishing model helps authors get their books published in a very short span of few days to weeks | Traditional publishers take upto 6-12 months to bring a book into the market, if they select the work for publishing. |
| Possibility of Getting Published | In self-publishing, there is no rejection. | Depends on evaluation of the manuscript. |
| Availability | Online across all major book selling platforms globally. | Availability limited to specific markets/bookstores |
| Copyright | Copyright remains with the Author | Traditional publishers usually keep the copyright of the book |
| In-Print | The book never goes out of print by the self-publishing, print-on-demand model. | Traditional publishers print the books for maximum 2-4 years seeing the sales and then do away with the book. |
| Royalty Payment | Self-publishing offers transparency with respect to sales and royalties for the book. Author can monitor the sales and royalties online. Royalties are provided to the author directly without any middlemen. | Traditional publishers usually pay some royalty amount upfront and later if they feel so. Rarely there is any clarity or transparency in the total number of books sold. |
| Royalty Rates | Royalty rates in self-publishing is higher than traditional publishing as there are no middlemen involved. | Royalty rates are less than self-publishing |
| Print Quality | Print quality of books is better in print-on-demand (POD) self-publishing model which uses digital printing technologies and also better quality paper | Traditional publishing model uses offset printing. Quality of books is usually not as good as books printed with POD technologies. |
| Author’s Investment | Author only pays for the services opted. There is no upfront requirement to purchase a specific number of books. | Most traditional publishers ask the authors to purchase a few hundred copies to recover some (or even all) of the printing costs. |
How does Rhyvers Press Publishing add value to the author’s work?
Rhyvers Press Publishing, with its professional services (such as book cover design, interior design, editing, etc.) helps authors in transforming their raw manuscripts into beautifully enhanced books available online for global market.
How is Rhyvers Press Publishing different from other service providers in the market?
Rhyvers Press Publishing provides all relevant author services at the most reasonable prices. A variety of plans are provided for the ease of the author. However, it isn’t mandatory for one to choose only the plan and get stuck, even if certain services aren’t required. We also provide custom plans to facilitate you to get your book published. The author is not mandated to purchase any copy of the book. You pay only for the publishing services. Rhyvers Press Publishing also provides various marketing services. We provide a book page with author’s biography, book details, etc. on our website.
How much time does it take to bring the book into the market?
If the script is edited already, normally it takes 2 to 4 weeks to get the book published. In case of additional work required like copy editing, depending upon the size of the book, it can take additional 2-3 weeks.
How much time does it take for delivery of books?
For standard shipping, it can take up to 2 weeks. With expedited shipping, delivery can be made within 5 days.
What do you do for marketing of books?
We offer various online marketing services (Google ad campaign, Facebook Ad campaign, author/book website, email campaigns, marketing kit, online press release, promotional videos). We have engaged a PR firm for specialised marketing services like Press interview, Media coverage, Book launch events. If authors wish to avail any of these services, we can guide them accordingly.