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1st Books
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| Contract Information |
| Contract Type |
Non-Exclusive |
| Contract Description |
180 days to publish the book
Royalty rate is not stated in the contract, it is determined "at a later date" |
| Manuscript Review (Selective about submissions) |
No |
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| Financial Information |
| Submission Cost |
$698 for basic paperback |
| Yearly Fee |
$20 |
| Royalties |
5-15% on Retail Price, depending on the discount level you specify |
| Author's Discount |
Unknown |
| Retail Pricing |
Determine by your royalty rate |
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| Book Information |
| Interior Templates |
1st Books formats the manuscript |
| Cover Templates |
1st Books will design the cover for you. |
| Book Trimsize |
Multiple options |
| Graphics |
Unknown |
| Color |
Yes, $999 |
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| More Information |
| Pros |
Color is available |
| Cons |
Royalty rate is not stated in the contract, it is determined "at a later date"
Expensive package |
| Rating |
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| More Comments |
1stBooks has too many question marks surrounding it. The contract does not have a stated royalty rate - it is to be determined at a later date. $698 is a pricey. |
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