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  • Why Smart Ribbon Press
  • Our Services
    • Publishing Services
    • Editing Services
    • Advertising Services
    • Publicity Services
  • FAQs
    • FAQ — Publishing
    • FAQ — Marketing
  • Contact Us
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What are the differences between self-publishing and traditional publishing?

Author’s exclusive rights, complete control of production, and 100% royalties are distinctive aspect

  • You can decide what images, fonts, texts, or editorial changes are used to publish the book; You can retain your rights to the manuscript and the finished product; timeline from start to finish generally can be quicker; and
  • You can retain your rights to the manuscript and the finished product; timeline from start to finish generally can be quicker; and
  • You can select additional services you desire, such as marketing and promotional services.

On the contrary, traditional publishing requires a literary agent to have your manuscript submitted.

  • You have no exclusive rights to your manuscript
  • You have no control over the production timeline
  • You are not guaranteed to get 100% royalties since initial royalties from any books sold will be used to offset advanced publishing costs.

Will I retain the rights to my work when I publish with Smart Ribbon Press?

  • Yes, of course. Throughout the entire publishing process, you will enjoy exclusive rights of your book even after your book is published. We don’t license exclusive publishing rights from you—it is stipulated on our non-exclusive contract that you can continue exploring other publishing avenues while still working with us. While Smart Ribbon Press provides self-publishing services, you will get 100% royalties and complete control of the finished product.

Why should I choose Smart Ribbon Press over other self-publishing services?

  • We favor your book’s exclusive rights in accordance with our non-exclusive service agreements. You are welcome to publish your manuscript with other publishers simultaneously who don’t require an exclusive license, and vice versa. The only restriction we put in place is that while publishing with Smart Ribbon Press, you cannot use e-Proof files (which may contain water market) with another publisher.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I publish a non-English book with Smart Ribbon Press?

  • Yes, Smart Ribbon Press provides Translation Services, which includes the translation of German, French, Dutch, Mandarin, Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Latin, Portuguese, Japanese, and Korean.

Can I submit multiple manuscripts to Smart Ribbon Press?

  • You can submit and publish multiple manuscripts; we have no limit. However, we ensure that published manuscripts, which are subject for further updates, require another revision fee.

What is an ISBN and who handles it?

  • ISBN, or also known as International Standard Book Number, is an essential requirement for each publication in Smart Ribbon Press. It means that your work is registered under Smart Ribbon Press to be identified easily online. Take note that ISBN is part of your package, which will be inserted on the copyright page and on the back cover of the book with the bar code. In this way, book sellers can easily identify your book’s ISBN by scanning the barcode image. Visit www.isbn.org for more detailed information about ISBN.

Can I use an ISBN that I previously purchased for my manuscript?

  • Each ISBN is specific to a particular book format, edition, and publisher. If you have an ISBN for your unpublished manuscript, it is still valid unless it becomes published. So, Smart Ribbon Press assigns new ISBN whenever you want to republish your book.

Does Smart Ribbon Press edit my book?

  • Yes. Here at Smart Ribbon Press, we believe that editing your book is a crucial step to achieve commercial success. While most of our publishing packages include content evaluation, we also offer a full range of editorial services, available separately, which we encourage you to consider based on your needs.

Will Smart Ribbon Press promote my book?

  • Yes. Every publishing package includes social media promotion and website posting. 

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You can decide what images, fonts, texts, or editorial changes are used to publish the book; we offer additional promotional service that may help you meet the marketing goals you have for your book. Visit our Services page to learn more and purchase any marketing service you need.. 

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