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Take a look at a guideline for a self-publishing contract. Joy Media Self -Publishing, LLC Author and Self-Publisher Contract WHAT IS JOY MEDIA? WHO ARE OUR AUTHORS? Joy Media is a Self-Publishing Company that edits, publishes, and prints original books and accompanying CDs and DVDs. We offer a marketing plan designed to sell your story online and through niche media and/or mass media. We also partner with you to promote your work at seminars, book fairs and trade shows. It is our belief that you, as Author, are the best seller of your book. That is why we ask that you be available for book signings and/or specialized classes that teach your unique perspective. We ask that you help sell your book by doing media interviews and/or attending trade shows and book fairs. Joy Media looks to partner with Authors whose work is inspired and inspiring. The company was created by Geri Hearne to publicize positive stories and lifestyles. Geri Hearne is a former television news producer and reporter. She spent 27 years writing and producing stories for local and network TV organizations. She is now dedicated to promoting stories that make you feel good. The Joy Media Author aligns himself/herself with the brand that is Joy Media created by Geri Hearne. Being aligned with Joy Media means you are a positive creator imparting inspiring messages. Further, the Author is an empowered writer and creator who has complete ownership of creative rights. This includes both domestic and foreign rights. At any time, the Author may void this contract. If Author receives and accepts an offer from a larger publisher. At that time, Joy Media’s creator will gladly forward all materials to the new publisher and send author a Congratulations card. We are genuinely pleased to know that we found you first! Joy Media found at www.joymediaonline.com sponsors www.heavencantwait.org the website for inspirational stories and the Here is Heaven newsletter, an uplifting monthly Spirit-inspired message. Joy Media, LLC SELF-PUBLISHING SERVICES COSTS Printing First 500 - 2,000 Books Editing, Book Design, Printing, Publishing (including entry nto Books in Print and ISBN #’s) $ 6,500.00 Scroll down for cost breakdown: Marketing Plan and Implementation The yearlong marketing plan is aimed at selling the first thousand books. This includes set up and execution of book signings, radio, TV and newspaper interviews, and targeted meetings and appearances. Joy Media asks Author to participate in an event to promote your book twice a month. Joy media recommends running promotions in three markets. Each market, at a cost of $1,000 in addition to a $1,000 if client is booked on network media. Scroll down for details. $ 3,000.00 TOTAL: $ 9,500.00 The determination of second printing of your book will be based on previous sales. If the book is selling well, and Publisher agrees to a second printing, Self-Publisher and Author will determine who will pay for the second run. Joy Media further offers the following: Author receives 40 free books. The Publisher/Author split book sales at a 60/40 ratio for first run on the book. Publisher receives 60% of sales and Author receives 40% of sales minus added expenses. The ratio reverses when costs for producing the book and marketing are met. At that time, Author receives 60% of book sales, Publisher 40%. Author has option to buy books for personal or professional use at 50% discount. Professional use includes for the purpose of reselling the book. When Publisher schedules a book signing, or training class, Joy Media prefers that Author sells Publisher’s books. Author is entitled to promote on his or her own at appearances or classes in which he or she may sell his or her discounted books. Selling your book on the internet Joy Media reserves the right to sell your book on its website, www.heavencantwait.org and/or www.joymediaonline.com Author may also sell the book on Author’s website. Joy Media reserves the right to sell your material on social media sites including sites and not limited to Twitter, Facebook and Google. Joy Media will investigate partnerships with amazon.com, barnesandnoble.com and other bookstores on line, but reserves the right to refuse to allow the sale of the book if terms of its sale are not agreed upon by both the Author and Publisher. Author ____________________ Date ____________________ Publisher ____________________ Date ____________________ Joy Media Self Publishing, LLC Attachments BREAKDOWN OF COSTS TO AUTHOR FOR SERVICES PROVIDED IN PUBLISHING FINISHED BOOK Editing, Formatting, Printing, Publishing (including entry in Books in Print and ISBN #’s) $ 6,500.00 Cost breakdown: Self publish Book Editing $ 1,000 Book cover Art & Design $ 1,000 Graphic Artist/pdf $ 1,000 ISBN # + Books in Print $ 300 Printing $ 3,200 Total: $ 6,500 PRODUCING THE DVD Joy Media will shoot and produce your DVD and/or CD accompanying your book for a cost of $5,000 for DVD and $1,000 for CD. BREAKDOWN OF DVD COSTS Producing the DVD (On-site and Production) $ 2,000 Shooting the DVD $ 1,500 Editing the DVD $ 1,500 Creating DVD artwork and production $ 1,500 Total: $ 6,500 Breakdown of costs for CD: Producer fee: $500.00 Recording fee: $500.00 Total: $1,000.00 Producer fee may include editing copy, vocal instruction, accompanying music, in addition to on site daily producer functions. Bulk replication of the CD is not included. Joy Media Self Publishing, LLC BREAKDOWN OF COSTS FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING TO NICHE MEDIA AND TRADITIONAL MASS MEDIA Including Internet, Television, Radio and Newspapers Joy Media encourages but does not require promotion in 3 markets. Internet Social Media is recorded in this contract as one market. Joy Media charges a one time fee of $1,000.00 per market. $1,000 x 3 markets = $ 3,000.00 Preferred markets include but are not limited to New York City national media, New York City local, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, Washington, D.C., several Florida markets and Honolulu. If National Media market is chosen by Publisher and Author to promote the sale of your book, National Media will count as one of the three markets chosen. While many national media outlets are in the New York City area, the local New York City market is a separate market for the purpose of this contract. This is required because the national media are separate entities from the local media and do not overlap. This means that the three markets for promotion can possibly consist of 1) the National Media, 2) New York City local media and 3) and any other market chosen by Publisher and Author. Publisher and Author are not limited in choosing number of markets to promote the book. What goes into a market sell? Joy Media creates Public Relations information on your book including Press Release and Press packets. Joy Media sends the materials and/or contacts all Internet, TV, Radio, and Newspapers in the market to request publicity in the form of an internet or on-air booking or in-print story about your book. This includes sending copies of your book to Newspaper Editors and TV and Radio Producers free of charge for their perusal and consideration. The market sell includes initial and follow up phone calls to provide information on your book. Joy Media will act in accordance with your best interests to get your book placed in media outlets. However, because of the nature of the media and especially news programming demands, Joy Media will never guarantee media placement for any book it publishes or promotes. ### OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY Joy Media, LLC RETAINER for the client who wants fast action and immediate results. This is for the author who wants to publish yesterday. Joy Media will work with authors on a monthly basis at a retainer of $500.00 per four week period. This entitles author to 4 one hour phone contacts per week for a total of 16 hours per four week period. BOOK REVIEWS FOR PROMOTION Joy Media offers book reviews for the purposes of promotion. Send Joy Media a book and you will receive a review that will be posted on www.heavencantwait.og and in social media. You may use the review as warranted to promote your book. A standard size book is reviewed at a cost of $200.00
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