Question 1

What is Self Publishing?

Accepted Answer

Self publishing is the act of publishing a manuscript at the author's risk, unlike traditional publishing wherein the publisher bears the costs and risks of the same. Under the self publishingmodel, the author takes all the calls concerning the book's cover, its layout, the price at which the book is to be sold and the marketing gimmicks to be deployed.

Question 2

Since when is BFC active as a publisher?

Accepted Answer

We are a relatively young publication and we do not hide the fact, primarily because we believe in building trust and going for the long haul. Despite that, we have managed to build a significant following and have several reputed authors and books in our repertoire.

Question 3

What is the procedure of manuscript submission and publication?

Accepted Answer

After initial consultations, the author is to sign a contract with us, which ensures that both parties uphold their end of the bargain. Following this, a dedicated project manager shall be assigned to you, who, with his team of proofreaders, editors, and graphic designers will go to work on your manuscript, based on your briefings.

Question 4

What are the costs involved?

Accepted Answer

The publishing cost may vary depending upon the a la carte services you choose to avail, and the publishing format you pick for your manuscript, e-Book or paperback. You can also pick from the pre-assembled packages listed on the website to zero-in on the final publishing cost.

Question 5

Are there any other writing solutions on offer?

Accepted Answer

There are a bunch of services that authors may choose from, depending upon their needs. This includes, proofreading the manuscript for errors; copy editing, which entails revising the written material to improve its readability and making sure that the manuscript is free of any grammatical or factual errors; and ghostwriting, wherein the manuscript is written by one of our executives, based on the written outline and briefings provided by you.

Question 6

How long does it take to print a book?

Accepted Answer

This may vary depending upon the book size, and the amount of work that is to be put into the manuscript. Usually, however, it takes 45 days to publish a book, starting from the day of manuscript submission.

Question 7

How many copies of my book will be printed?

Accepted Answer

We work on the Print-On-Demand model, which means copies are printed based on the demand the book generates. To avoid any dispatch delays, however, as many as 20 copies of the book are stocked up in our warehouse at all times.

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