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FAQ
What kind of royalties can I expect?
Typically, an author receives between 20%-25% , depending
on investment.
Do you provide an ISBN?
We provide 13-digit ISBN numbers.
Who owns the copyright of my book?
You own the copyright to your book.
How long will it take to print my book?
From contract to printed book it usually takes about twelve
months.
What is the average number of sales of a book in a year?
Sales vary greatly, but it is fair to say that we usually
sell between 500-1000 copies of a book in a year.
How do you market my book? What marketing resources do
you provide?
We market your book through the regular sales channels such
as book chains, wholesalers, distributors, libraries, stores,
websites, and book fairs. We also utilize non-traditional
channels when a book warrants it . We send out press releases,
publicity kits, and advance copies of your book to stimulate
interest and pre-sales.
When do I get paid for book sales?
Royalties are paid once, annually.
Do you sell to the chains in the States?
Yes. We have a history of sales with Borders and Barnes
& Nobles.
What kind of sales force do you have outside the States?
We have our own sales force in England, the United States,
and Israel, and distributors in Canada, South Africa and
Australia.
Who sends books to reviewers?
Our Marketing and Publicity Director sends all books to
reviewers, at our expense.
Does your company accept all manuscripts?
No. We only accept a small number of the manuscripts sent
to us. They must meet the needs of our Jewish market, which
means they should have the potential to sell from 3000-5000.
What kinds of subjects are you looking for?
Non-fiction sells best, but we sell many Holocaust titles,
as well as novels. The most popular topics are Psychology,
Bible Studies, Inspiration, and Self-help.
Do you have a minimum first print run?
No. But we rarely print less than 500 copies or more than
2,000 copies in a first print run.
Who pays for reprints?
We pay for all reprints.
Who warehouses the books?
We warehouse all the books.
How many books do I receive for free?
You receive at least 30 of each edition (hard and soft cover)
of your book.
After my book is published, how much do I have to pay
for a book?
You have to pay 50% of the list price of your book.
Director@zmanma.com
Zmanma Marketing Company
POB 4636
Jerusalem, Israel 91044
In Israel: 0503 612342
Outside Israel: 972 503 612342
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