By Jean E. Lane
All new authors are faced with the same dilemma: Should I
take on the task of publishing a book myself or seek out a trade publisher?
Self-publishing can be less expensive, but a trade publisher knows the ins and
outs of the business. It would be ideal to find that intermediate publisher
that can edit, layout, format, and produce that book for you.
JLB Creatives Publishing, a Florida-based company, is a type
of hybrid publisher that understands what authors really want. The key
personnel are authors themselves and come from both the self-published and the
trade publishing side of the business. It is this combination that created a
fresh new company. Owner, Janet Beasley says, “Over the past several years I
have taken pride in networking with industry professionals who have a heart to
serve the literary world in fresh new ways. I have invited a select few of
those literary enthusiasts to become part of the new JLB Creatives Publishing
team. We bring to the table a combined total of over 100 years experience in
the industry.” The company is making waves in the industry and has already
published a few books under the JLB Creatives Publishing trade name since the
company's inception in January 2014.
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| L to R: Pickford Community Library's Head Librarian Ann Marie Smith, JLBCP CEO Janet Beasley (via Skype/computer screen ), and JLBCP Senior Editing Director Dar Bagby. |
Over the past two years Janet Beasley and Dar Bagby have
developed an affiliation with Ann Marie Smith, manager of the Pickford
Community Library in Pickford, Michigan. Skype provides Janet and Dar the
ability to teach a Young Writers Workshop at the library. This growing class of
aspiring young adult writers has written and published short stories of such
talent that they have gained the recognition of Frank Foster, Michigan State
Representative.
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So what does an author really need to know? Some basic
questions one should ask before choosing a course of action are: Is writing a
hobby or a more serious endeavor? Do I know the industry standards? Do I really
need a “professional editor?” How tech savvy am I? Can I design my own book
cover? How much time can I spend on this project from inception to
completion? Can I promote and market the
book by myself? How much money do I have to spend? Can I have both a print and
an eBook? Will I receive royalties on the sale of my book? JLB Creatives
Publishing, a member of the Florida Authors and Publishers Association, has
their own professional in-house Editing Department, Design Department, and
Media Department that offer authors one-on-one advice and assistance throughout
the publishing process. Custom made promotion and marketing packages are
offered at an additional charge. Both print and eBook versions are included in
the author contract. And yes, they pay royalties to their authors.
JLB Creatives Publishing publishes both fiction and
non-fiction, as well as illustrated children’s books. They accept a wide
variety of genres and take electronic submissions via their website http://jlbcreatives.com.
Currently they are seeking true life stories and children’s full-color,
illustrated books with text (25–40 pages). Fantasy, science-fiction, mystery,
and light paranormal are always welcome. Visit their website for more
information.
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