open book worx™ open call for nonfiction book proposals
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Authors caught in the abyss between big publisher dreams and a self-publishing strategy, are invited to explore the power of collaborative book publishing. Authors receive:>> All the services and benefits of a traditional publisher,>> Direct support and feedback of the reading and editorial community from proposal to published book>> Without the out-of-pocket expenses and risk of self-publishingTRANSCRIPT
Open BookWorx™Collaborative Book Publishing
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Your Publishing Options
• So you want to become a published non-fiction author?
• Up until now, you’ve had two options:
• Traditional Publishing or
• Self-Publishing
Your Publishing Options
• The inefficiencies of traditional publishing and the high cost (time and money) of self publishing have long been accepted as the price of becoming a published author.
Alternative Publishing Solutions
• 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.
Alternative Publishing Solutions
• Authors caught in the abyss between big publisher dreams and a self-publishing strategy, are invited to explore the power of collaborative book publishing.
The Third OptionOpen BookWorx Collaborative
Publishing Platform
Collaborative Book Publishing
• The Open BookWorx, collaborative book-publishing model, gives authors a social media and community engagement platform to review, develop and build support for your manuscript before any book gets printed.
Four Stages of Service
• We offer four stages of service to develop your work from proposal to published book– Community Development– Author Profile & Market Development– Manuscript Development– Book Production & Sales
Stage 1: Community Development (free)
• Register free at www.openbookworx.com
• Review the submission guidelines and submit your book proposal
Stage 1: Community Development (free)
• Your free subscription enables you to:– Submit a book proposal which is them
formatted for inclusion in the Open BookCafe online catalog of potential books to be published
– Receive coaching tips & social strategies to help you engage your readers and build your author profile
Stage 1: Community Development (paid)
• Upgrade to a paid subscription at anytime and receive:– An enhanced premium or feature listing in our
Open BookCafe and Author Showcase– Your own custom Open BookCafe Author’s Blog
to:• Post publishing updates,• Build your online community, and• Gain valuable feedback, votes and author karma to get
your book closer to being published
Stage 2: Author Profile and Book Development (paid)
• Paid Subscribers also receive:– Coaching Support, by chat, email or phone– Marketing support including social media,
web, email and mainstream media channels
Stage 3: Manuscript Development (paid)
• Author’s with a paid subscription can use the Open BookExperience platform to:– Release Open Book chapters from your
manuscript for direct community feedback and review
– Begin to generate an income stream for your work
Stage 4: From Manuscript to Book
• When your manuscript reaches the target level of community support, your title moves into production.
Book Production
• During this final stage, authors receive:– Community Editorial Support– Publisher Editorial Support– Formatting– Visual Recall Indexing– Sales and Distribution
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
• All the services and benefits of a traditional publisher,
• Direct support and feedback of the reading and editorial community from proposal to published book
• Without the out-of-pocket expenses and risk of self-publishing
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Purpose beyond profit
• Every book we publish is environmentally responsible, socially beneficial, and economically viable
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Direct Connection
• Our titles go beyond words on a page to become a direct connection between authors and their committed community of readers
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Transparent Processes
• Transparent publishing practices, timely feedback and open community engagement are central to our publishing values and our collective success
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Revenue Generating
• Turn your manuscript and work-in-progress into a value-generating experience for your reading community and a revenue-generating experience for you
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Co-Investment
• Everyone 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
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Shorter Publishing Cycle
• Average time for your creative work to move through the publishing cycle is 3 – 12 months after you’ve submitted a book proposal
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
Economic Viability
• Only books that establish sufficient community support are printed in volume, so every book is born with a buyer
Benefits of the Open BookWorx Model
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.
The Open BookWorx Model
Social Impact
• Non-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…
The Open BookWorx Model
Social Impact
• We also donate 1% of all profits to the social cause or charity of the Author and Open Book Community’s choice
Open BookWorx Authors receive:
• All the services and benefits of a traditional publisher,
• Direct support and feedback of the reading and editorial community from proposal to published book
• Without the out-of-pocket expenses and risk of self-publishing
Open Call for Nonfiction Book Proposals
• Right now, we're looking for authors with partial or completed manuscripts to be part of our initial catalog of book proposals.
• There is no cost to register or submit your Open Book Proposal. The site will launch to the public in September 2009.
Refer an Author
• Not a Nonfiction Author?
• Refer a friend who is (or wants to be).
• If they sign up for one of our premium publishing subscriptions, you’ll receive a $25 Gift Certificate to use online at the Open BookWorx store
Submit your book proposal today
www.openbookworx.comOr call 1-877-322-4441