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Description
Publishizer serves as both a crowdfunding platform for books and a literary agency, connecting authors with potential publishers. To begin, authors create proposals for their books, while readers can pre-order copies, and publishers may indicate their interest in reaching out to authors. The process kicks off when authors pitch their book idea and activate their accounts, allowing them to draft each section of the proposal with guidance throughout the submission process. After the Publishizer team approves the submission, authors can log in to manually launch their pre-order campaign. It is the authors' responsibility to promote their campaigns through their email contacts, social media platforms, and professional networks to maximize pre-order sales. In addition, campaigns that gain traction are highlighted to the Publishizer audience through Reader's Picks, a curated weekly list of the most sought-after books. At the conclusion of the pre-order phase, Publishizer reaches out to publishers based on various factors, including the book's category, the quality of the proposal, and the number of pre-order copies sold. This comprehensive approach not only aids authors in funding their projects but also enhances their visibility to publishers. Ultimately, Publishizer aims to create a thriving ecosystem for both writers and readers alike.
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
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API Access
Has API
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Integrations
ChatGPT
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Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
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Free Version
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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
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Free Version
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Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
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iPad App
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Android App
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Windows
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Mac
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Linux
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Chromebook
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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
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
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Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Publishizer
Country
United States
Website
publishizer.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Archieboy Holdings
Founded
2001
Country
United States
Website
startapress.com
Product Features
Product Features
Publishing and Subscriptions
Advertising Management
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Books
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Campaign Management
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Catalogs
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Circulation Management
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Content Management
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Layout & Design
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Magazines
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Newsletters
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Newspapers
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