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Become an Author

Everything You Need to Know About Publishing a Book

Explore everything about publishing a book, from manuscript preparation to marketing strategies, ensuring your journey to publication is successful.

Book Sizes

Target Book Size: 6x9 Inches, 300 Pages

Why This Size?

Industry Standard

6x9 inches is a popular choice for trade paperbacks, offering a perfect balance between readability and portability

Cost -Effective

This size allows for efficient printing and binding, keeping production costs manageable while maintaining quality.

Versatility

Ideal for a wide range of genres, including non-fiction, fiction, and educational materials.

300 Pages

Content Depth

Allows for comprehensive exploration of topics without overwhelming the reader.

Spine Visibility

Ensures a visible spine in bookstores, aiding in shelf presence and marketing

Balance

Offers a substantial feel to the book, enhancing perceived value and reader satisfaction

Additional Features

ISBN Assignment

Every book receives an ISBN, essential for sales tracking and inventory.

Barcode Integration

Barcodes are included to facilitate sales and distribution in various retail environments.

Eco-friendly Options

We offer sustainable printing options to align with environmental values.

Flexible Publishing Options

While our target book size is 6×9 inches with 300 pages, we understand that every story is unique. Therefore, GCU Publishing is pleased to accommodate various book sizes and formats, including both hardcover and softcover options. We also welcome children’s books, which may require different dimensions and types of binding. Our goal is to ensure that the format of your book best suits its content and audience, providing the flexibility needed to bring your vision to life.

Understanding Fees and Royalties at GCU Publishing

Transparent Fee Structure

Publishing Package Fee

$4,375 – 20% GCUP Investment = $3,500

Includes

Comprehensive book design, branding, marketing setup, and distribution support.

Additional Services

Options available for expedited publishing, ghostwriting, and advanced marketing campaigns.

Royalties Explained

  • Generous Royalty Splits: We offer competitive royalty rates to maximize your earnings.
  • Self-Funded Books: Authors receive an 80/20 split, where 80% of the royalties go to the author.
  • GCU-Funded Books: For projects we fund, the split is 60/40, with 60% of the royalties awarded to the author.

Pricing Strategy

  • Retail Pricing: Our typical retail book price is strategically set to ensure competitive market placement while allowing for meaningful return to the author.
  • Bulk Pricing: Special rates apply for bulk purchases, providing a higher profit margin on direct sales.
  • No Hidden Costs: We ensure full transparency with all potential fees discussed upfront

Bulk Purchase Benefits

  • Authors can purchase additional copies at a reduced cost for resale at events and personal selling opportunities, enhancing direct sales potential.

Our Commitment to Authors

  • At GCU Publishing, we are dedicated to ensuring that our financial structures support your goals as an author. We strive to provide clear, beneficial arrangements that reward your hard work and investment in sharing your faith-based messages.

Fast-Track Your Book Publishing with Our Proprietary Process Step-by-Step Quick Publishing Guide: Additional $750 Fee

Initial Recording

Process

Authors narrate their book using our guided recording system.

Time Commitment

Approximately 90 minutes per chapter.

Professional Transcription

Process

Audio recordings are swiftly transcribed by our advanced AI tools.

Time Commitment

Transcription completed within 48 hours of recording submission.

Editing and Formatting

  • Process: Transcripts are turned into manuscript form, edited for clarity, consistency, and quality.
  • Time Commitment: Editing process takes 1-2 weeks, depending on book length.

Final Review and Approval

  • Process: Authors review the final manuscript for approval, ensuring it meets their satisfaction.
  • Time Commitment: Review typically requires 1-3 days.

Publication and Launch

  • Process: Once approved, the book is formatted, printed, and released.
  • Fast Publication: From manuscript submission to book availability is just 5 weeks.

Key Benefit

  • Efficiency: Leverage our proprietary process for rapid turnaround.
  • Quality Assurance: Each step is designed to maintain high standards
  • Speed to Market: Quickly publish your book and start reaching readers sooner.

Facts about the Bibles Publishing History

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Most Translated Book

The Bible has been translated into over 3,400 languages, making it the most translated book in the world.

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First Major Book Printed

The Gutenberg Bible, printed by Johannes Gutenberg in the 1450s in Mainz, Germany, was the first major book produced using movable type printing technology. This marked the start of the printed book era, significantly influencing the spread of literacy.

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Incredible Sales

The Bible is often cited as the best-selling book of all time with estimated total sales exceeding 5 billion copies.

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Wycliffe’s English Versions

John Wycliffe and his associates were among the first to translate the entire Bible into English in the 1380s, which was a monumental step in making scripture accessible to the common people.

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The King James Version (KJV)

Commissioned by King James I of England in 1604 and first published in 1611, this version has been immensely influential in both religious and cultural contexts. It remains one of the most popular and enduring translations of the Bible.

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Wide Distribution

The Gideons International, founded in 1899, began distributing free Bibles in the early 1900s. They are well-known for placing Bibles in hotel rooms and have distributed over 2 billion Bibles worldwide.

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Variety of Editions

The Bible is available in various editions catering to different denominations, age groups, and even professions, including study Bibles, children’s Bibles, and military Bibles, among others.

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Digital Versions

The Bible was one of the first major books to be made available in digital form. Today, it can be accessed via countless apps and websites, ensuring that it reaches an even wider audience in the digital age.

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Cultural Impact

The Bible has influenced literature, art, music, politics, law, and society more broadly than any other book in history. Its phrases and stories are deeply embedded in world culture.

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Regulatory Challenge

Despite its popularity, the Bible has faced bans and censorship in various parts of the world at different times, often due to its profound impact on social and religious beliefs.