AKA-Publishing
Custom Independent Book Publishing in Columbia, Missouri
“I feel the publishing side of my business offers a great alternative to authors thinking about taking the self publishing plunge over internet options such as Author House, Lulu and the sea of others out there.”
—Yolanda Ciolli
AKA-Publishing was started in 2009 in a graphic arts and marketing environment, so authors are offered of marketing assistance a-la-carte. In fact all services are priced as needed and per project, so you are not locked in to a “Package” deal.
With an accessible office in Columbia, Missouri, probably the biggest advantage is the ability to meet face to face, and collaborate real time solutions to questions and issues that arise in design, layout, and editing. AKA-Publishing will scout out editors suited to each manuscript, present options for illustrating, and lend an artful eye to both cover and interior layout, and you will have input.
Modern Print on Demand (POD) technology is the primary model for book publishing with the advantage of rapid full distribution, and it is designed to be inventory free, yet readers and book buyers find their orders are filled as fast as warehoused inventory. Authors are able to buy as few or as many books for their own use as they like. There are no minimum orders, quantity discounts are available, and no need to house boxes of unsold books in storage. eBooks are formatted by professionals for use on the Kindle, Nook, and iPad.
Currently, horizontal format books are hard to find as POD with a cost effective unit price. AKA-Publishing will work with traditional presses to meet your vision as necessary.