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12/12/2022 0 Comments

14 Best Self-publishing Companies of 2023 and Who you Should Avoid  at All Costs

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Self-publishing companies assist and support authors in their self-publishing journey by providing a service or a platform to distribute their books. There are 4 main types of self-publishing companies: Aggregator, Distribution Service, Author services and Self-publishing Education. 

What is an Aggregator?

An aggregator is a middle man that distributes your book for you through digital services on a global scale.  ​

What is a Distribution Service?

A distribution service takes your book from the printer and distributes it to retailers.  ​

What are Author Services?

These are companies that package up services like editing, illustration and design to help you create your book. ​

What is Self-Publishing Education?

This includes courses, coaches and mentors that help, support and educate you along your self-publishing journey.​

What is a Vanity Press / Vanity Publisher?

A vanity publisher puts themselves out like they are a traditional publishing company but authors have to pay to have their book published by them. They profit, not by distributing author’s books, but by charging authors publishing expenses. ​

What to be aware of when choosing a self-publishing company:

There are a lot of scams going around these days. Don't be taken advantage of, be aware of these following traps and don't fall victim of them:
  • They charge a reading fee 
  • They require you purchase your own book 
  • They charge “traditional publisher fees” 
  • They guarantee a bestseller  
  • They require you to make a minimum amount of sales 
  • They have overly restrictive copy rights that don’t benefit you ​
If you are unsure about whether or not you are dealing with a fake publisher, take a look at this list of questionable publishers to stay clear of: ​https://www.sfwa.org/other-resources/for-authors/writer-beware/thumbs-down-publishers/

List of the Top 14 Trusted Self-Publishing Companies 

  • Amazon KDP 
  • Apple Books for Authors 
  • Kobo 
  • Barnes and Noble Press 
  • PublishDrive 
  • Reedsy
  • StreetLib 
  • IngramSpark 
  • Lulu 
  • Draft2Digital 
  • Smashwords 
  • Self-Publishing School 
  • BookBaby 
  • Blurb ​
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Now that you know a bit more about self-publishing companies and what you need to watch out for when choosing one are you ready to make that children's book a reality? Download this self-publishing action plan workbook to get you started.
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