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Publishing Benefits
Publishing Benefits
Collaborative Publishing Benefits
Now an increase in sustainability consciousness, “more-power-to-the-user” thinking, and the technological tools to make social connection easier and more visible than ever before have converged to create the Third Option in Book Publishing. Say goodbye to living in the abyss between big publisher dreams and a self-publishing strategy. We invite you to explore the power of collaborative book publishing.
Open BookWorx Authors Receive:
- All the services and benefits of a traditional publisher,
- Plus, enhanced marketing, community development and manuscript development services
- Without the out-of-pocket expenses and risk of self-publishing
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Purpose beyond profitEvery book we publish is environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable
Direct ConnectionOur platform brings knowledge to life by fostering a direct connection between authors and their committed community of readers
Transparent ProcessesTransparent publishing practices, timely feedback and open community engagement are central to our publishing values and our collective success
Revenue-generatingTurn your manuscript and work-in-progress into a value-generating experience for your reading community and a revenue-generating experience for you
Publish in PartnershipEveryone in the Open Book community, including you the author and us the publisher, contributes a portion of the costs, talent and effort to bring your book to life
Shorter Publishing CycleUse our collaborative manuscript development system (CMDS) to reduce the time it takes to hold your book in your hands. Average time for your creative work to move through the publishing cycle is 3 – 12 months after you’ve submitted a book proposal
Economic ViabilityOnly books that establish sufficient community support are printed in volume, so every book is born with a buyer
Reduced Environmental Impact We publish all books on post-consumer recycled or FSC-certified paper
By producing only the books that meet an expressed need in the community, we reduce environmental damage and waste
By producing only the books that meet an expressed need in the community, we reduce environmental damage and waste
Social ImpactNon-fiction books have the power to change lives, literally and figuratively
Not only does every book we produce have a positive life- or business-altering purpose…
We also donate 1% of all profits to the social cause or charity of the Author and Open Book Community’s choice
Not only does every book we produce have a positive life- or business-altering purpose…
We also donate 1% of all profits to the social cause or charity of the Author and Open Book Community’s choice