Do I retain the rights to my book?
Yes. You retain all print rights, which means that when your eBook gets discovered by a big publishing company, you'll receive 100% of those royalties.
How much will you edit my manuscript?
Not too much. If your manuscript needs major edits, it probably will be rejected. We may edit for clarity and concision, but you will have the opportunity to approve or reject all edits.
Do I have to pay anything?
No. If your manuscript is selected, you will pay nothing to have your book published.
How much do you sell your eBooks for?
We prefer to sell eBooks at low prices with the goal of stimulating more sales volume, profits, and royalties. We default to charging $2.99 per eBook, but are open to your preferences on pricing, especially if you have already built a target audience with which you are familiar.
How much will I earn in royalties?
The fortunate few chosen to write for traditional publishers receive around $2 in royalties for each $20 hardcover book sold, according to the Ethan Ellenberg Literary Agency, an agent that represents writers. Your royalties will be 230% higher than that. You'll receive $1 for each $2.99 eBook sold.
I'm not sure if my manuscript is good enough. Should I submit?
If you're on the fence, we suggest submitting. Schlimmer Publishing can often say yes to manuscripts that traditional publishers will reject because our costs are lower.
What are the downsides to choosing Schlimmer Publishing
The key downside is that we are a small company that lacks the marketing power of a large publishing company. You will be responsible for promoting your book and generating demand for it. This means things like telling friends about your book, writing blogs and articles promoting your book, and contacting newspaper, radio and television outlets and bookstores to request publicity.
