Christopher Matthews Publishing is a hybrid imprint of First Steps Publishing. We look forward to serving you.

RJ McRoberts
Submissions
First Steps Publishing | CM Publishing

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While being published by a traditional publisher may seem optimal, the difficulty of getting an agent or publisher proves too frustrating and disheartening for many writers. Some give up, and others turn to self-publishing, only to discover the many drawbacks of that route: time, expense, marketing, distribution, lack of experience, and ultimately, the quality and perceived integrity of the book.

CMP offers a professional and inexpensive alternative to both of these options. We provide the quality, services, and expertise of the major publishers. We carefully edit, design, and help you develop your book to the best that it can be, then publish it under our well-known and respected imprint. We work closely and personally with you, unlike the giant publishing houses or the crank-em-out, self-publishing companies who care little about the quality of the books they churn out.

Assuming a FICTION novel with a 65,000 to 120,000-word manuscript, this Pricing Comparison Chart compares the prices most often charged by freelancers or self-publishing companies to the one-time package fee from Christopher Matthews Publishing.

PRICING: $3499

Publishing Package includes:

• Proofreading of final manuscript
• Professionally designed interior layout
• An original, professionally designed book cover
• Purchase and assignment of ISBN
• Metadata management
• Inclusion in catalogs to libraries and the book trade internationally
• Hardback, paperback and ebook versions of your book
• Free copies of the book
• 50% Royalties for Print and Ebook (net sales)
• We sell and distribute to brick-and-mortar bookstores and libraries worldwide through Ingram Spark / Lightning Source. We are connected to the ordering systems of 40,000 independent and chain bookstores, libraries, and online retailers worldwide, plus every major e-book retailer (including iBookstore, Kobo, Amazon Kindle, Barnes & Noble Nook, etc.).

We offer several publishing packages for your budget and needs. Compare this with your costs, time and learning curve with our Pricing Chart.

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Why do we charge a fee if we are not a self-publishing operation?
We are a hybrid of traditional and independent publishing that focuses on the new, undiscovered writer. Unlike a self-publishing operation, we offer the expertise and quality of over 40 years in the publishing/advertising and marketing business. This equates to professional design, higher royalties, print and ebook production, distribution to brick-and-mortar stores and online booksellers around the world, and personalized service that is unavailable.

Your book will also be endorsed by a traditional publishing company rather than a self-published one, giving it more legitimacy in the marketplace. We are a small independent publisher and share some of the upfront costs with our authors. There are no additional fees beyond the set-up charges.