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Filament provides the following publishing services
 
 
Mainstream Publishing – for books with an established market or from a known author, which match the criteria of the High Street book buyers.
 
Expert & Professional Category  - books produced by individuals on a niche subject and promoted as part of their profession or business.
 
Personal Publishing – Books of local or specialist interest for which sales volume would be primarily dependent on the authors own marketing and PR efforts.
 
In each of these categories, if the title meets our criteria and is accepted, we make no charge for publishing. However, for non mainstream titles, we do offer authors a range of bespoke production, printing and marketing services to suit their individual needs.
 
Virtual Publisher Service –  print ready books that meet our editorial and quality criteria,  can be considered for acceptance as a Filament title and a no-cost publishing agreement.
 
Pay-as-you-grow   On titles which are supported by a professional marketing campaign by the author, we offer a production and promotional package costed on a per unit basis.  
 
Fulfillment We offer a complete fulfillment service where books sold online by the author are packaged and posted on their behalf from our stock.
 
Non Print Versions – repurposing titles into ebook versions for Kindle, Apple devices, Sony eReaders and all handheld devices. Audio book production
We recommend that all authors seek independent advice and join an author support group. Filament is proud to be an industry sponsor of the new creative community for writers,  
 
 
 
 
AuthorCraft is free to join and provides a wide range of help and support on all aspects of book production, printing and marketing.

Filament Publishing Ltd is actively seeking to publish new authors in a variety of genres. We are one of the few publishers who provide no-cost publishing services to niche authors, providing they meet the following criteria. 

  • the title is consistent with Filament’s publishing policy
  • the title passes editorial quality thresholds
  • the title has been professionally proof read and is error free
  • the author provides “print ready” book files that comply with Filament’s technical specification.
  • the author provides the necessary information for the industry book database
  • the author can demonstrate that the title is marketable
  • the author has an effective PR and marketing plan in place to generate awareness for the title in its chosen niche marketplace.
  • the author has an appropriate web marketing strategy in place
Filament will accept for publication titles that meet these criteria and provide the following publishing services at no cost to the author, subject to a minimum order from them of 1000 copies of their book; 
  • Set up a Publishing Agreement with the author
  • Issue an ISBN and barcode
  • Add Publisher imprint to the title
  • Technical compliance check on book and cover files
  • Submission of print files to printer
  • Print project management
  • Sample copy for approval
  • Legal Deposit copies
  • Compile and submit the title to industry book databases
  • Submit to Amazon

Authors who may not currently meet the above criteria are welcome to approach us to discuss their project and other ways we may be able to assist them.

Book Distribution, Marketing and Promotion

Filament Distribution provides a range of services both for Filament titles and also for Self Published authors, to raise the profile of their book and get it into the book trade.
  • Advanced Book Launch informatin sent to the Book Trade
  • PR and Media - creating and distributing Electronic Press Kits
  • Co-ordinating trade orders
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Fulfilment and distribution
  • Inventory Management
  • Book sales statistics and royalty management
  • Provide a media enquiry contact point
  • Manage Licensing enquiries and overseas distribution
  • Book Trade buyer relations and promotions
  • Book Database monitoring and updating
  • eBook version management and marketing
  • Digital Rights Management
  • Including the title in publisher catalogues and on websites
  • Joint Venture Promotion administration
This service is covered by a separate Distribution Agreement between Filament Distribution and the Author. There is an initial set up fee which starts at £500 and reflects the chosen level of service. In addition there is charge of 10% on each book printed to cover ongoing support.

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