Let Us Partner With You
At RWI Publishing, we believe that every author’s journey is unique. That’s why we offer three distinct publishing models, each designed to align with different goals and levels of involvement. Authors are offered one of these options based on our approval process, ensuring the best fit for both parties. Below is an overview of our Independent, Collaborative, and Exclusive publishing options, including their strengths and considerations.
1. Independent Author Partnership
(For authors who want control with professional support.)
This model is ideal for authors who want to self-publish but with the backing of a professional publisher. Authors cover the initial setup costs—including ISBNs, barcodes, copyright, and a flat $500 editing fee—while RWI Publishing manages marketing, printing, and distribution. These costs are deducted from the author’s payments upon book sales. The publisher retains a 10% royalty on each item sold.
Strengths:
✅ More Control – You retain greater creative and financial control compared to traditional publishing.
✅ Professional Support – Gain access to a structured publishing process, editing, and distribution.
✅ Lower Royalty Cut – You keep 90% of sales revenue after costs.
Considerations:
⚠️ Upfront Investment – You must cover initial setup fees.
⚠️ Marketing & Sales Responsibility – While RWI Publishing handles distribution, sales success depends largely on your promotional efforts.
⚠️ Approval Required – This is not an open self-publishing platform; acceptance is based on our evaluation.
2. Collaborative Publishing Model
(For authors who want a balanced partnership.)
This is a true 50/50 publishing partnership, where both the author and RWI Publishing split the upfront publishing costs equally. Once publishing costs are covered, royalties are also split 50/50, creating a balanced investment and profit-sharing model.
Strengths:
✅ Lower Upfront Costs – The publisher covers half of the initial publishing expenses.
✅ Shared Risk & Reward – We invest in your success, meaning we’re motivated to help sell your book.
✅ More Exposure – Our team actively markets and distributes your book to maximize reach.
Considerations:
⚠️ Equal Profit Split – Instead of keeping the majority of your royalties, you share profits equally with the publisher.
⚠️ Joint Decision-Making – Since both parties have invested, key publishing decisions (pricing, marketing, etc.) require mutual agreement.
⚠️ Approval Process – Not all manuscripts qualify; selection is based on viability and quality.
3. Exclusive Publisher Program
(For authors seeking full-service traditional publishing.)
In this model, RWI Publishing assumes all financial risk, covering all publishing costs, including ISBNs, copyrights, editing, printing, distribution, and marketing. In return, the publisher retains 85% of royalties, while the author receives 15% of profits after costs.
Strengths:
✅ No Financial Risk – The publisher covers all costs upfront.
✅ Full-Service Publishing – Your book benefits from professional editing, design, marketing, and distribution.
✅ Broader Reach – RWI Publishing’s resources are fully leveraged to maximize exposure and sales.
Considerations:
⚠️ Lower Royalty Percentage – Since the publisher assumes all the risk, the author receives a smaller royalty share (15%).
⚠️ Less Creative Control – Major publishing decisions (cover design, pricing, marketing approach) are determined by RWI Publishing.
⚠️ Approval is Highly Selective – Due to the significant investment, this option is only offered to a select few authors.
Which Option is Right for You?
At RWI Publishing, we take your manuscript, goals, and market potential into account before offering a publishing contract. Each model is designed to maximize your book’s success while maintaining a fair and sustainable structure.
If you’re interested in publishing with us, we’d love to review your manuscript and discuss which model is the best fit for you.
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