Why should you publish your family and local
history?
Of course you are going to see your work in print and get copies
for your family and local area. But there’s so much more to consider. What
about the people out there who are combing records looking for information that
you have so diligently compiled? We can help you reach them!
One of the most common misunderstandings we encounter in our
business is confusion about printers and publishers. When going to a printer,
you can take your work in, hand it over, pay the company to print it, and
several weeks later … pick up the finished product. The printing company simply
prints the books.
Many people assume a publisher and a printing company provide the
same service. This is not the case. A publisher actually becomes a partner with
the author. Publishing is a full-service business providing printing, desktop
publishing, and indexing. The publisher also takes care of the design work for
a marketable cover, as well as page layouts.
Marketing is the next area of consideration. It is crucial to
reach the people who are seeking the
valuable information that you have collected. A publisher teams up
with the author to market the
book. Printers …well, they just print books. A publisher works
with the author to find and meet the market for the publication.
You have taken the time to research and compile essential
historical information. Chances are, there are other people searching for that
information. However, if the research is not made accessible, other researchers
will not be able to find your work.
Bluewater Publications can help make your diligent efforts of
research & recording available to those who are searching for research you
have already located, and you get paid when they buy your book.
