Resources
We offer complimentary guidance throughout the process
Self-Publishing Resources, Links & Guidance
Along with high quality custom book design services for writers and self-publishers, we will handle every aspect of your book publishing needs. Illumination Graphics is your all-in-one go-to source.
Listed here are resources you can explore yourself to guide you.
With every book published, an ISBN# is needed, for ebook and print versions. We have also provided the link for copyrighting your work, as well as Library of Congress registration. The editors we recommend below will provide all types of editing and ghostwriting, with excellence. Our authors rave about them! Every book needs marketing and listed below are companies who offer that.
Remember, when you work with Illumination Graphics, we offer full-service book design services. Under our wing, we will make your book stand out, cover to cover! And always with complimentary guidance throughout the process, and even after. Read our many 5-star testimonials.
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. Go to 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
Proofed to Perfectionn
proofedtoperfection.wordpress.com
Margaret Harrell
Professional editing of all kinds
Pamela Feinsilber
Offering everything from detailed big-picture evaluation to respectful line editing to eagle-eyed proofreading.
pamelafeinsilber.com
Wendy Scheuring, The Author’s Writer
http://authorswriter.com
321.507.5857
BOOK MARKETING
Pam Gossiaux
International Bestselling Author and Book Shepherd, Author Consultant and Business Book Management, Ghostwriting, Editing and Marketing.
bestsellingbookshepherd.com
Cat Lyons
Offering Custom Affordable Marketing Plans for authors.
anauthorandwriterinprogress.wordpress.com
BOOK SHEPHERDS
Pamela Gossiaux
Book Shepherd & Author Consultant
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
www.topressandbeyond.com
SELF-PUBLISHING COACHING
Peter Bowerman
wellfedwriter.com
INDEXING
Rossinna Ippolito, Certified Indexer
Specializing in spiritual and religious texts.
www.inDocsinDexing.com
GHOST WRITING
Wendy Scheuring, The Author’s Writer authorswriter.com 321.507.5857
Pam Gossiaux
International Bestselling Author and Book Shepherd, Author Consultant and Business Book Management, Ghostwriting, Editing and Marketing.
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)