Our rapidly expanding catalog is open to nearly every kind of book. From novels, collections, and graphic stories to memoir and self-help, quality writing from great authors is what we publish. We do avoid hate literature and instruction in illegal activity. We support free speech, but prefer not to help spread harmful messages. Material like tasteful erotica might be welcome, but not porn. We
Read MoreOur rapidly expanding catalog is open to nearly every kind of book. From novels, collections, and graphic stories to memoir and self-help, quality writing from great authors is what we publish. We do avoid hate literature and instruction in illegal activity. We support free speech, but prefer not to help spread harmful messages. Material like tasteful erotica might be welcome, but not porn. We
Read MoreMany of our authors have switched to earn higher royalties, offer lower cover prices, and work with a top-notch team. Some want to put out updated editions. Switching depends on your current contract, but it’s usually quick and easy. Often we can help, especially moving from vanity companies, bookstore platforms, or e-format distribution networks. You might be eligible for a FIG discount if
Read MoreThe advantages are many. Here are a few of our authors’ favorites: HIGHEST ROYALTIES: Our 75% royalties cannot be topped. Those who claim that high or even 100% invariably charge thousands of dollars in enrollment fees, processing charges, annual renewals, pre-pay printing costs, author book-purchase requirements, and more. Divide all that into the number of books sold and you’ll see the
Read MoreWe absorb all costs from retailer shipping to cataloging, listing, tracking, billing, collecting, and royalty payment. We offer printing costs among the lowest anywhere. Even if someone claims to beat our printing by pennies, ours includes restocks within days, often overnight. We don’t charge added fees you have to prorate into the cost of each sold
Read MoreOur current formats include Kindle, Nook, PDF apps, and compatible devices. These include all Android devices, BlackBerry, iPad, iPhone, PC, and Mac. What’s more, as the industry changes and new formats emerge, FIG expands its catalog to exploit every great
Read MoreWe acknowledge every submission and estimate the time we’ll need. In most cases, we provide a manuscript-sample evaluation in 2-3 weeks. Too many publishers pick through submissions and ignore the rest. Every author smart enough to submit to FIG deserves our
Read MoreFIG’s author services are available to all. Some authors prefer to have FIG publish under a brand owned by the author. Others might use FIG for services such as editing, cover design, bookblock layout, and marketing, then publish somewhere else. FIG is proud of helping launch great books, whatever our role. If we think your unique goals are best achieved elsewhere, we will gladly
Read MoreIn most cases, yes. Some authors, especially non-fiction experts building a multimedia platform, want their own publishing imprint. FIG can do this, yet still offer all the other Member’s
Read MoreYes. In fact, you never stop owning your copyright from the moment you write the book through publication and beyond. FIG’s Member’s Packages also include registering with the U.S. Copyright Office. Registration may be to an individual, writing team, organization, or pseudonym (“pen name”). Pseudonym registration may reveal the writer’s true identity, or FIG will document your
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