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CrossLink Publishing selects a limited number of manuscripts for publishing and distribution each year.
What are we looking for?
Christian themed books, primarily study books, devotionals, etc.
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How do I get started?
1. Participate in an editing service to evaluate and represent your work. CrossLink publishes from authors recommended by the Writers Edge (www.writersedgeservice.com).
2. CrossLink does accept a limited number of unsolicited manuscripts. Send your completed manuscript to publisher@crosslink.org for consideration.
What does CrossLink do?
If your book is accepted for publishing, CrossLink will:
1. format your manuscript for printing,
2. provide illustrations as appropriate,
3. purchase your ISBN number and produce the copyright page,
4. produce the cover design,
5. set the retail price,
6. print pre-publication proof for author's approval,
7. print publication copies,
8. provide 2 free author copies.
9. distribute your book via BrowkerLink and the Ingram Distribution Channels,
10. provide complete order fulfillment, including shipping, and
11. pay your royalties semi-annually.
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What does this cost me?
There is no cost to the author. CrossLink is a royalty-based publishing house and carefully evaluates manuscripts in that light. Read author agreement here.
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How much will I earn?
Traditional publishing houses pay royalties of 7-1/2% of net price (after publisher's costs), and 10% of net after 5,000 copies are sold. Crosslink has adopted a simplified royalty agreement that returns 10% of list price of all copies sold back to the author. For example, the net proceeds on a $20 book will amount to approximately $4.00 per copy. After selling 5,000 copies through a traditional publisher, you will receive $2,000 in royalties compared to the $10,000 you will receive with a CrossLink publishing contract.
Here's how it works.
For a book with a list price of $20, CrossLink must wholesale it to Amazon, Borders and others at 45% of list or $9.00 per copy. That way, you get the widest distribution possible for your book. Out of that price, CrossLink must exact its expenses (formatting, cover design, ISBN acquisition, printing prep, printing, and distribution). After paying expenses and royalties, CrossLink may not break even on publishing a book for several years. This payment schedule and philosophy reflect our commitment to publishing good Christian books. We look forward to publishing yours!
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How CrossLink Publishing differs from traditional publishing houses:
| Other Publishers | CrossLink Publishing |
| Royalties | 7 - 10% of Net
(after publisher's costs) | 10% of Retail |
| Royalties on Author Copies | No Royalties Paid | Standard Royalties Paid |
| Author Copies | 35-45% Discount | 55% Discount |
| Author Copy Restrictions | Personal Use Only; Cannot be resold. | No Restrictions on Use or Resale. |
| Illustrations | Author Pays | CrossLink Pays |
| Commitment | Ownership of next 2 works | None |
| Acceptance | Within 6 months | Within 7 days |
| Time to Publish | 6 months | 3 months |
| Marketing & Distribution | Variable; usually publishers own website | Browker Database and the
Ingram Distribution Channel
(includes over 30,000 wholesalers, retailers and booksellers), including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Baker & Taylor, Alibris, Bertrams, Gardners and others. |
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