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Publisher
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Services •
Information •
Contact Us •
Beginning
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Partnership
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Partnership
Publishing is an alternative publishing arrangement between the Author
and Bramble Books which allows the Author to invest in his or her own
book. Partnership Publishing allows the Author to receive a higher percentage
of the profits and the benefits of a full-service publisher. The author
profits from Partnership Publishing in three ways,
- The author receives
a royalty of 50% of net profits for the first 3000 copies sold.
- The author receives
a royalty of 50% of net profits plus the printing costs for all books
sold after 3000 copies.
Partnership
Publishing was born out of the following two realities: (1) A small
publisher’s biggest problem is financing printing costs and (2)
An Author, published by a small publisher, rarely makes significant
income from the sale of her or his book. Partnership Publishing alleviates
both of these concerns. In addition, marketing a book successfully takes
the combined efforts of the publisher and the author. Bramble Books
believes that Partnership Publishing is the key to success. Bramble
Books will provide all of the design, production, distribution, and
administrative support for the book.
Partnership Publishing is not a “vanity press” arrangement.
The Author and Bramble Books sign a standard publishing contract and
Bramble Books fulfills all responsibilities as the publisher. The Author
becomes a financial partner in publishing the book by paying for the
printing costs. The Author is not buying a quantity of printed books.
It is important to remember that Bramble Books does not make money on
this book until the books are sold. Bramble Books is NOT making a profit
from your investment. You will see all documentation from the printer
showing the costs of printing (i.e., the amount of your investment).
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Author and Bramble Books will sign an addendum to the standard contract
which will spell out the Partnership Publishing agreement. The following
is an example of how the Author earns greater profits from Partnership
Publishing.*
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STANDARD AGREEMENT
10%/5% Royalty
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PARTNERSHIP
PUBLISHING
50%
Royalty
on Net Profit
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| First
3000 copies sold: |
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| List
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$14.95 |
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$14.95 |
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| After
Distributor Discount (Estimate) |
5.46 |
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5.46 |
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| Author's
percentage |
.27 |
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2.73 |
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Author's Investment (Estimate) |
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2.00 |
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Author's
net profit
(per book sold) |
.27 |
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.73 |
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| After
3000 copies have sold: |
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| List
Price |
$14.95 |
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$14.95 |
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| After
Distributor Discount (Estimate) |
5.46 |
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5.46 |
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Printing
investment returned
to author |
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2.00 |
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Author's
percentage
(50% net profit) |
.27 |
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1.73 |
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| Total
returned to the author |
.27 |
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3.73 |
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*These
numbers represent the worst-case scenario because they are based on the
largest discount usually given to the distributors. In almost every case
the profits will be greater. These figures are meant as an example and
are not an exact accounting of the actual numbers. These figures may vary
depending on the exact length of the book, the final list price given
to the book, and the cost of printing. Advertising and shipping costs
may also affect these numbers. Some of these variables have been accounted
for in the $2.00 per book estimated investment given above. |
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The
following are actual figures for the book Technicians of Ecstasy
by Mark Levy, published under The Partnership Publishing Plan by Bramble
Books. These figures are for the first six month period of sales.
List
Price: $14.95, Page Count: 362 pages, Quantity Printed: 3200
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STANDARD
AGREEMENT
10%/5% Royalty |
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PARTNERSHIP
PUBLISHING
50% Royalty
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Net Profit
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List
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$14.95 |
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$14.95 |
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After
Distributor Discount
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$6.21 |
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$6.21 |
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Storage
& Shipping Costs
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-$
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Total
Partnership Publishing Profit
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$6.02 |
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Author's
percentage
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$.31 |
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$3.01 |
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Less
Author's Investment
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-$1.92 |
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Author's
net profit (per book sold)
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$.31 |
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$1.09 |
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After
3000 copies sold, printing costs returned
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$1.92
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Author's
net after 3000 copies
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$.31 |
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$3.97 |
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Based on the previous
actual figures the following numbers can be projected:
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Total
gross profit to the author for sale of 3200 books
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$9,632.00 |
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Total
investment by the author
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-$6,144.70 |
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Total
net profit to the author using the Partnership Plan
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$3,487.30 |
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Total
net profit to the author using only the Standard Agreement
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$992.00 |
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Additional
amount earned by the author participating in the
Partnership Publishing Plan
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$2,495.30 |
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