The Author Experience
9 Ways that Union Square Publishing
Sets Your Book Apart
1. Strategic Planning
Participate in Vision & Planning, Branding & Marketing, Launch & Publicity Meetings with our Team. These three one-on-one calls give our Authors exposure to the publishing process and a broader picture of various business opportunities beyond the book.
2. Speed-to-Market
Union Square Publishing accelerates the timeframe between manuscript acceptance and the actual printed book. Our books are brought-to-market in 3-6 months vs. the 18-24 months that a Traditional Publisher takes to go through the same process.
3. Publishing Partner
Union Square Publishing’s Authors become a valuable partner and an integral member of our Publishing Team. We work together to choose the publishing path that’s specifically designed to reach your goals.
4. Creative Ownership
Authors maintain ownership over the design, packaging, branding, marketing, distribution, and more. The author maintains their Intellectual Property Rights. This flexibility provides significantly more creative control in how our Author’s book is presented, which provides more income opportunity.
5. Collaboration
With Union Square Publishing, your Editorial, Design and Project Management team work hand-in-hand. Our Authors are deeply involved in the process, with direct and prompt commu-nication, which includes Weekly Status Reports.
6. Royalties, Rights, & Advances
Royalties can be up to 40% compared with the 7-10% offered by traditional publishers. Union Square Publishing’s authors maintain ownership and control of their Intellectual Property Rights. In addition, we offer our Authors advances.
7. Distribution
The Union Square Publishing Team and our Partners help distribute our Author’s Books globally through online outlets and through Bookstores, Wholesalers and Libraries. We also offer Ebook distribution including Kindle, iBooks, Nook, and more.
8. Flexibility
With Union Square Publishing our Authors don’t need to worry about following literary trends. You get creative freedom and your artistic vision remains intact.
9. Leverage
Authors become part of our Algorithms for Success trade-marked Ecosystem which establishes the best future for your book, your business and beyond.