For my first non-fiction book, I have recently asked for quotes from McNaughton & Gunn, Thomson-Shore, QuadGraphics, and other such printers. If I should choose one of these companies to print my book, how do I hook up distribution? (For instance, I would go with a place like LightningSource and get it all done at once, but just glancing at its endless requirements for things such as formatting makes my eyes bleed.) I would want its info sent to Baker & Taylor, Ingram, Bowker Books in Print, Amazon, B&N, etc.
- Is there a company that does just that, and if so, how much should I expect it to cost?
- Is it something I can easily do and should do on my own?
- Is there a reputable printer that would do both printing & distribution only? (I own the ISBN, copyright, & pub co.)
I figure this has been asked somewhere, and if so, my apologies. I can't seem to find specific threads at the moment.
- Is there a company that does just that, and if so, how much should I expect it to cost?
- Is it something I can easily do and should do on my own?
- Is there a reputable printer that would do both printing & distribution only? (I own the ISBN, copyright, & pub co.)
I figure this has been asked somewhere, and if so, my apologies. I can't seem to find specific threads at the moment.