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Description

Effortlessly oversee and track customer interactions while managing publications, books, and events with MSGL Integrated Software. Created by The Media Services Group, this dependable solution for publishing integrates accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, budgets, and forecasting into a single platform. MSGL Integrated Software provides an array of tools for managing sales contacts, streamlining production workflows, processing advertising orders, handling circulation, fulfilling books and products, offering reader services, facilitating e-commerce, and managing accounting tasks. Furthermore, it boasts an extensive suite of features tailored for book publishers, which includes managing product order entries, enhancing customer service, handling fulfillment, navigating subsidiary rights, tracking royalties, and providing in-depth reporting and analysis, among other capabilities. This comprehensive software is designed to elevate the efficiency of publishing operations significantly.

Description

Start a Press offers a comprehensive white-label platform tailored for independent publishers, book coaches, ghostwriters, and organizations that assist authors in bringing their books to market. Each publishing entity can access a customized website, storefront, author interface, and publishing workspace, all managed by an AI agent linked to the press's ChatGPT account. The platform's publishing process encompasses various stages, including responding to author inquiries, drafting quotes, intake of manuscripts, copyediting, and producing cover and interior layouts, along with managing metadata and distribution via the press's IngramSpark and Amazon KDP accounts. Publishers are also equipped to import sales reports, calculate royalties, manage treaty withholdings, and monitor author tax documentation. Designed to maintain the integrity of the press's brand, domain, ISBNs, author connections, and revenue, the platform ensures that all contracts and payments require owner approval. Pricing plans vary based on catalog size and include a monthly subscription fee alongside an initial setup cost. Additionally, Start a Press streamlines the publishing process, allowing independent presses to focus more on their creative endeavors.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ChatGPT No 

Integrations

ChatGPT Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$99/month
Plans cost $99, $199, or $349 per month, based on total titles. A one-time setup fee is $1,500; founding licensees are offered a $500 setup fee.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

The Media Services Group

Founded

1985

Country

United States

Website

www.msgl.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Archieboy Holdings

Founded

2001

Country

United States

Website

startapress.com

Product Features

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management Yes 
Books Yes 
Campaign Management Yes 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management Yes 
Content Management Yes 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines Yes 
Newsletters Yes 
Newspapers Yes 

Product Features

Publishing and Subscriptions

Advertising Management No 
Books No 
Campaign Management No 
Catalogs No 
Circulation Management No 
Content Management No 
Layout & Design No 
Magazines No 
Newsletters No 
Newspapers No 

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