Resources & Articles

ISBN #S FOR YOUR BOOK

R R Bowker is the official US agency for assigning ISBNs. Publishers and distributors seeking to update or add to title listings found in Books In Print, Global Books In Print, and the Publisher Authority Database.
www.bowker.com/en-US
www.myidentifiers.com
Note that Illumination Graphics will provide a bar code based upon your ISBN# and price, so there is no need to buy a bar code.

COPYRIGHT FOR YOUR BOOK

You will need to register your work for copyright protection. Go to www.copyright.gov to begin this process. There are step by step instructions there.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONTROL NUMBER

When you are publishing your book in the USA, you will want a Library of Congress Control number for your title. www.loc.gov/publish/pcn After you have published your book, be sure to send 2 copies to the Library of Congress.

WRITING AND EDITING

Joni Wilson
Professional full-time copy editor and proofreader jonimzwilson@aol.com

Margaret Harrell
Professional editing of all kinds marharrell@hotmail.com

Pamela Feinsilber
Offering everything from detailed big-picture evaluation to respectful line editing to eagle-eyed proofreading.
pamelafeinsilber.com

BOOK MARKETING

Pam Gossiaux
International Bestselling Author and Book Shepherd, Author Consultant and Business Book Management, Ghostwriting, Editing and Marketing.
https://bestsellingbookshepherd.com/

Cat Lyons
Offering Custom Affordable Marketing Plans for authors.
lyonmedia@aol.com
https://anauthorandwriterinprogress.wordpress.com/

BOOK SHEPHERDS

Pamela Gossiaux
Book Shepherd & Author Consultant
https://bestsellingbookshepherd.com/
As a book shepherd, I lead authors through the complicated process of publication and marketing. Whether your book is just an idea, a working draft, or a polished manuscript, I can help you become a bestselling author!

Gail Kearns
To Press and Beyond
https://www.topressandbeyond.com/

SELF-PUBLISHING COACHING

Peter Bowerman https://wellfedwriter.com/

INDEXING

Rossinna Ippolito, Certified Indexer
Specializing in spiritual and religious texts.
www.inDocsinDexing.com

GHOST WRITING

Wendy Scheuring, The Author’s Writer
http://authorswriter.com
authorswriter@yahoo.com
321.507.5857

Pam Gossiaux
International Bestselling Author and Book Shepherd, Author Consultant and Business Book Management, Ghostwriting, Editing and Marketing.
https://bestsellingbookshepherd.com/

BOOK PUBLISHING ASSOCIATIONS

Illumination Graphics belongs to this organization, and they offer much information and resources for authors, including providing seminars and webinars, and keeping you informed of book fairs.

Independent Book Publishers Association www.ibpa-online.org

Alliance of Independent Authors https://www.allianceindependentauthors.org/

PRINTERS AND PRINT-ON-DEMAND BOOK PRINTING

Book1One (short and medium run digital printing)
Amazon KDP (Print on Demand printer)
Ingram Spark (Print on Demand printer, specializing in color and hardcover books)
Bang Printing (High quality offset printing)
Friesens (High quality offset printing including high-end Coffee Table Books)

Illumination Graphics will answer questions of first-time authors and provide other resources as well. Call for a consultation 541-862-7021