I'm serious when I say that this is the best video I've ever seen about business! And I've watched many videos, and read many books and articles about business but it's something about how you broke it down for us. I appreciate that. Thank you for your wisdom in the industry!
Currently binge watching your channel and it's helping me so much even though I'm not even yet ready to publishing anything I'm still writing everything out but I *LOVE* your channel
I stumbled onto your video(s) and wound up binge-watching. Informative, concise, yet personable, wow. I consider myself to be informed and inspired. Many Thanks!
Also any business expenses count as a tax write off, so even if you don't HAVE to pay taxes on your company, it might be worth it for the write offs if you find your spending a lot of money on your business.
I set up my business a while ago. Never been more proud of myself, apart from other amazing achievements. My question is, How would I be able to publish my books online and in retail outlets, with my business name inside my books? So the consumers not only know I am the Author, but I am the business manager of the said company printed on the book! Thank you kindly for the video, Kristen.
also brick and mortar stores prefer to deal with publishers rather than authors for putting books on a shelf. Also forming a publishing company after years of writing.
This was very informative. I recently discovered your videos and have learnt so much already. Thank you so much for making things clear, motivating and almost easy (ish). (I SAID ALMOST )😆 Thank you again. 😊
I was wondering if you still had your author site along with your publishing site. The last piece of the puzzle. Now that I see you do, I know I'm on the right path.
Thank you so much for your advice and wisdom. I truly loved this video. It has helped me tremendously. Thank you. This has inspired me and has made me more knowledgable for my future endeavors. I will send you my book when it is done! Thanks again I am very grateful!
Thanks for the detailed video, Kristen. This was so informative. I needed this information as I'm about to publish my next book. I will chk out the Sec of state website for Texas.
This video gave me a lot to think about, great info thank you for sharing. I am currently working on my first book and setting up my own publishing company might be an option.
Thank you for the great video. I would say that I would recommend a local or regional bank for your business account. Mine are both free and I am not just a number because they know me personally. Thanks again.
Question if you can respond. Just published my 1st children picture book ' The Greener Pond' on Amazon. Surprise; the menial royalties will not even cover the cost of publishing the book over a long time. Does own publishing company give more control over sales, and isn't the same platform on which publishers sell book. How does a small publishing house sells books?
Kristen Martin I watched this video one year ago. And now, I am the proud owner of my very own publishing company in Texas! One step closer to publishing my debut novel. 😀 I gave soooo much gratitude for your videos throughout the years. Just...THANK YOU!
So I'm a few steps away from filing the paperwork. Just wondering, how did you go about making your logo and did you have to copywright your logo separate from the name? Also, does createaspace allow you to put your publishing companies info on the book and is that extra? Thanks.
Hi Adam, There are quite a few websites where you can create your own logo - Design Mantic is one of them. I did not have to copyright my logo separate from the name. And yes, CreateSpace does allow you to put your publishing company's information on the book at no extra charge. Hope that helps!
Ok got it! I do want to eventually publish other's work as well, but I've been thinking when that does happen, do I still use creatspace? I need to do some more research I think! xD
Kristen, I would like to start my own book publishing company, but not with my books having at least one or two authors. I want to only accept Horror genres, but be an traditional publish author with penguin random house or simon & schuster can I do that be a traditional publish author with penguin random house and then be a publisher on the side accepting other authors manuscripts of horror genres only?
Great video. I actually researched quite a bit about starting a business and was curious, since you filed yourself, did you get a Registered Agent? If so how did you go about getting one?
Hi I'm so confused now? I had just figured out how to self publish, but now i ran across your video that teaches how to start a publishing company? Sorry I am wondering what is the Pro for doing it that way , is there a benefit? If you don't plan to publish other authors books , why start a company?
When you start your own publishing company do you still use lulus or create space etc for the printing ? Or did you find a place that does that for you?
Great question - No, once you hit that approve button, your work is out into the world and there is no way to go back and change any of the information, including the publishing company. I would recommend having it all set up beforehand :)
I am thinking about creating my own publishing company. I just don't want to give up so much of my profit. I'd rather get the book printed and ship them myself. What did you chose to do? Do you just use CreateSpace to print for books or do you use another company?
I have a question. When I print off paperbacks, does the printing company hold it and I just tell them we're to send it. Or do I just keep them in a storage container?
hey, I have a quick question for you. can I submit my book to traditional publishing companies like Penguin, harper after I unpublish it from amazon kdp? and is it okay to do this? I mean the book was on both paperback and ebook in kdp for almost about a year now...
Kristen went to the secretary of state to file. I also view the site to get the EIN number but I had to save and go back to it. My question to you is, They ask about how many members do you have. Do you have to have members to get the Ein number?
Kristen Martin My certificate Of Existence says filing type Limited Liability Company Domestic will I get a EIN on this filing status I just notice this had to run back under your video to ask.
Okay, Kristen, I figured it out I see what you was saying now about the single-member LLC. Thanks, Kristen I've been going through all your video doing the step by step as you requested. Thanks for your video it's been very helpful.
Is it possible you can do a video on how you designed your book promo....like posters and post cards....like how do you get your book appear to look partially open on the poster?..etc...
Hi Matt, This may fall more along the lines of a tutorial (I've never done one before), but I'll add it to my list of future videos. It could be fun! :)
Hiii!! I've been binge-watching your videos since the beginning of this year and a bunch of them have randomly popped in my feed (though clearly not in chronological order) so I've looked at some from years ago like this one. Are you still using this publishing company you created and is it a service your provide to others or have you changed your MO since this video? Much Love :)
Hi there! Thank you for the kind words and for watching my videos! To answer your question, I still use this publishing company for my books, but I do not offer publishing services through it to other authors. It's not something I plan to do in the future anymore (my business has taken a slightly different direction). 🙂
Hi. You're so informative. I have a question. What made you go with self publishing instead of paying for a publisher? will a publisher assist you in marketing your book into book stores like amazon or to create a buzz about your book?
Thank you :) I originally did want to go the traditional publishing route and was even talking with a couple of agents, but in the end, I did my research and self-publishing was a better option for me and my personal goals at that point in my life. Publishers can assist you in marketing your book, but nowadays, a lot of the marketing and promotion is up to the authors themselves, whether they are traditionally or self-published.
No, you can only get paperback copies through CreateSpace. If you want hardcover, you have to go through IngramSpark. For e-book, you have to choose a platform like KDP Select, Kobo, etc. I went with KDP Select (which is another Amazon owned company) and I am very happy with them!
Since business names are registered on a state-by-state basis, yes it is possible for companies in other states to have the same name. However, domain names are not on a state-by-state basis, and almost every company needs a website nowadays. So if you register yourwebsite.com, .net, .org, and .info , then whoever else has your same company name is out of luck and will have to come up with a different domain name. The best way to avoid this is to search the sos.gov site and then Google it. If nothing comes up, then most likely, your company name is unique and not being used in another state.
Kristen Martin ah, thanks a lot. I've been debating between self publishing and I feel like if I do choose it this would be the best way to go about it. I learned slot thanks!
How did I land over here when searching for AppNana hacks? Anyway, Visual Mind (not that the name is going to help much, because they are hard to find in Google) will set up a really nice publishing environment for what Kristen mentions in her video. I came across their ad on WordBotic site. So maybe try Googling that if you don't have any luck with their name. Just my two cents. Back to the other side of Google. lol
It was bugging me not remembering the site. I Google'd Wordbotic and found Wordbotic and Beyond site. I actually got both names wrong. Smh. It's Visible Mind, not visual. And, I managed to find the ad which is still there. I grabbed the link to the Visible Mind people for you: goo.gl/ciWbq3 (I guess I couldn't post the raw url on here. Oh well, there's the Google short url for it.) Hope that helps. I'm out.
Hi thank you i WRITE CHILDRENs books will it cost alot to be in the stores ? I'm sorry for such little question I'm very slow learner but I'm ready LV.CIDDD
You are amazing, im looking to start my own publishing company, I have written many n now want to become independent...please hit me up if you like to give more info, if you find the time...you are so energetic with a loving personality...👀✌
I'm serious when I say that this is the best video I've ever seen about business! And I've watched many videos, and read many books and articles about business but it's something about how you broke it down for us. I appreciate that. Thank you for your wisdom in the industry!
I've watched this several times. Can't even express how useful this is! Thank you for paving the way for other like minded individuals :)
Currently binge watching your channel and it's helping me so much even though I'm not even yet ready to publishing anything
I'm still writing everything out but I *LOVE* your channel
I stumbled onto your video(s) and wound up binge-watching. Informative, concise, yet personable, wow. I consider myself to be informed and inspired. Many Thanks!
Aw, thanks so much!! :)
I didn't hear nothing about a Isbn, but it was very informative
Also any business expenses count as a tax write off, so even if you don't HAVE to pay taxes on your company, it might be worth it for the write offs if you find your spending a lot of money on your business.
True! Great point!
I've never really thought about starting a publishing company. Something to consider for me now 😀
Yay! Excited to see where your writing adventures take you :)
+Kristen Martin 😀
Great 7 steps!!! You are a good presenter as well.
Great info and ideas! Thank you for sharing your expertise! I am starting my own publishing company and publishing my first book this year.
Wishing you the best of luck!
Excellent information. Thanks. Your explanations are easy to follow.
I set up my business a while ago. Never been more proud of myself, apart from other amazing achievements.
My question is, How would I be able to publish my books online and in retail outlets, with my business name inside my books? So the consumers not only know I am the Author, but I am the business manager of the said company printed on the book!
Thank you kindly for the video, Kristen.
also brick and mortar stores prefer to deal with publishers rather than authors for putting books on a shelf. Also forming a publishing company after years of writing.
They absolutely do :)
Kristen Martin
Can you publish your book on CreateSpace and KindleDirect cause I did both ?
you are amazing and veryyyyyy helpful. thank you from Bahamas.
This was very informative. I recently discovered your videos and have learnt so much already. Thank you so much for making things clear, motivating and almost easy (ish). (I SAID ALMOST )😆 Thank you again. 😊
Wow, when I set up my LLC I’m Tennessee for my real estate business years ago it cost $350.
"You are amazing in what you are doing"
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than you so much video was very helpful 💙
I was wondering if you still had your author site along with your publishing site. The last piece of the puzzle. Now that I see you do, I know I'm on the right path.
Thank you sooooo much! Love the video! You answered all my questions lol I love it!
Thank you so much for your advice and wisdom. I truly loved this video. It has helped me tremendously. Thank you. This has inspired me and has made me more knowledgable for my future endeavors. I will send you my book when it is done! Thanks again I am very grateful!
Thanks for sharing these tips!
Thanks for the detailed video, Kristen. This was so informative. I needed this information as I'm about to publish my next book. I will chk out the Sec of state website for Texas.
This video gave me a lot to think about, great info thank you for sharing. I am currently working on my first book and setting up my own publishing company might be an option.
You're welcome! I'm happy you found it useful. Best of luck to you in your writing and publishing endeavors!
But how do you actually go about printing your books and getting them into stores and on their website and stuff? Do you have a video about that?
Thank you for this video
Very informative and to the point. Thanks for the information.
Thank you for the great video. I would say that I would recommend a local or regional bank for your business account. Mine are both free and I am not just a number because they know me personally. Thanks again.
Thanks for the information. It was very helpful.
Great info thanks! Still very relevant! Have you done a video on registering domain names and connecting them all? If not can you ☺️
Great information! Precise.
thanx for this helpful advice. hope to link up
Such pretty eyes...
Question if you can respond. Just published my 1st children picture book ' The Greener Pond' on Amazon. Surprise; the menial royalties will not even cover the cost of publishing the book over a long time. Does own publishing company give more control over sales, and isn't the same platform on which publishers sell book. How does a small publishing house sells books?
Omg! You made the video! THANKS SO MUCH!
You are so welcome! Happy you enjoyed it!!
Kristen Martin I watched this video one year ago. And now, I am the proud owner of my very own publishing company in Texas! One step closer to publishing my debut novel. 😀 I gave soooo much gratitude for your videos throughout the years. Just...THANK YOU!
So I'm a few steps away from filing the paperwork. Just wondering, how did you go about making your logo and did you have to copywright your logo separate from the name? Also, does createaspace allow you to put your publishing companies info on the book and is that extra? Thanks.
Hi Adam,
There are quite a few websites where you can create your own logo - Design Mantic is one of them. I did not have to copyright my logo separate from the name. And yes, CreateSpace does allow you to put your publishing company's information on the book at no extra charge. Hope that helps!
Ok got it! I do want to eventually publish other's work as well, but I've been thinking when that does happen, do I still use creatspace? I need to do some more research I think! xD
Kristen, I would like to start my own book publishing company, but not with my books having at least one or two authors. I want to only accept Horror genres, but be an traditional publish author with penguin random house or simon & schuster can I do that be a traditional publish author with penguin random house and then be a publisher on the side accepting other authors manuscripts of horror genres only?
Great video. I actually researched quite a bit about starting a business and was curious, since you filed yourself, did you get a Registered Agent? If so how did you go about getting one?
Thank you! To answer your question, no, I did not get a Registered Agent. I did everything myself through the SoS (Secretary of State) website :)
Kristen Martin Makes sense. Thanks for the feedback and keep up the good work.
Thank you
Thank you for the info. I really appreciate it.
Thank you.. very helpful video.
your beautiful i love watching your videos. you have inspired me to finish my motivation book
Nathan from London
Hi I'm so confused now? I had just figured out how to self publish, but now i ran across your video that teaches how to start a publishing company? Sorry I am wondering what is the Pro for doing it that way , is there a benefit? If you don't plan to publish other authors books , why start a company?
When you start your own publishing company do you still use lulus or create space etc for the printing ? Or did you find a place that does that for you?
I still use POD companies CreateSpace and IngramSpark for printing.
you are so beautiful...👀
Kristen Martin
Greetings, where did you go on the Secretary of State website to do your Publishing company? I couldn’t find a link on mine to do so.
At what time should you start the process of creating your own publishing company
Super helpful! Thank you!
Great
Question, if you self publish to Amazon/Createspace, can you go back later and add your publishing company after you've started it?
Great question - No, once you hit that approve button, your work is out into the world and there is no way to go back and change any of the information, including the publishing company. I would recommend having it all set up beforehand :)
Aphrodite Lee I would assume you would publish another edition as another book, and a bit more pricey
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I am thinking about creating my own publishing company. I just don't want to give up so much of my profit. I'd rather get the book printed and ship them myself. What did you chose to do? Do you just use CreateSpace to print for books or do you use another company?
I print with CreateSpace and IngramSpark and I also have a distributor to get my book into bookstores.
Ok. Thank you for responding! :)
I have a question. When I print off paperbacks, does the printing company hold it and I just tell them we're to send it. Or do I just keep them in a storage container?
Very informative video. How do you pay yourself the author of your own publishing company?
Makeup on point ;o
hey, I have a quick question for you. can I submit my book to traditional publishing companies like Penguin, harper after I unpublish it from amazon kdp? and is it okay to do this? I mean the book was on both paperback and ebook in kdp for almost about a year now...
How much cost to do all this stuff for me?
GREAT THANK YOU
Kristen went to the secretary of state to file. I also view the site to get the EIN number but I had to save and go back to it. My question to you is, They ask about how many members do you have. Do you have to have members to get the Ein number?
Not if you file as a single-member LLC, which is what I did :) You'll get your EIN number right away.
Kristen Martin My certificate Of Existence says filing type Limited Liability Company Domestic will I get a EIN on this filing status I just notice this had to run back under your video to ask.
Okay, Kristen, I figured it out I see what you was saying now about the single-member LLC. Thanks, Kristen I've been going through all your video doing the step by step as you requested. Thanks for your video it's been very helpful.
That did thank you!
Is it possible you can do a video on how you designed your book promo....like posters and post cards....like how do you get your book appear to look partially open on the poster?..etc...
Hi Matt,
This may fall more along the lines of a tutorial (I've never done one before), but I'll add it to my list of future videos. It could be fun! :)
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Hiii!! I've been binge-watching your videos since the beginning of this year and a bunch of them have randomly popped in my feed (though clearly not in chronological order) so I've looked at some from years ago like this one. Are you still using this publishing company you created and is it a service your provide to others or have you changed your MO since this video? Much Love :)
Hi there! Thank you for the kind words and for watching my videos! To answer your question, I still use this publishing company for my books, but I do not offer publishing services through it to other authors. It's not something I plan to do in the future anymore (my business has taken a slightly different direction). 🙂
Is creating a publishing company something you HAVE to do?
No, you don't have to.
Hi. You're so informative. I have a question. What made you go with self publishing instead of paying for a publisher? will a publisher assist you in marketing your book into book stores like amazon or to create a buzz about your book?
Thank you :) I originally did want to go the traditional publishing route and was even talking with a couple of agents, but in the end, I did my research and self-publishing was a better option for me and my personal goals at that point in my life. Publishers can assist you in marketing your book, but nowadays, a lot of the marketing and promotion is up to the authors themselves, whether they are traditionally or self-published.
Kristen Martin Thank you very much. I think I will do it myself. Plus the pride of doing it myself will be greater.
and you just used create a space to make your hard copy books and e-books as well?
No, you can only get paperback copies through CreateSpace. If you want hardcover, you have to go through IngramSpark. For e-book, you have to choose a platform like KDP Select, Kobo, etc. I went with KDP Select (which is another Amazon owned company) and I am very happy with them!
very helpful thanks so much
Thanks for watching!
I do have a question though .. can you use this publishing company to publish other writers?
Yes, I can.
very good mem
So the sos.gov sites only give company names in you state so other companies in other states would be able to have the same name?
Since business names are registered on a state-by-state basis, yes it is possible for companies in other states to have the same name. However, domain names are not on a state-by-state basis, and almost every company needs a website nowadays. So if you register yourwebsite.com, .net, .org, and .info , then whoever else has your same company name is out of luck and will have to come up with a different domain name. The best way to avoid this is to search the sos.gov site and then Google it. If nothing comes up, then most likely, your company name is unique and not being used in another state.
Kristen Martin ah, thanks a lot. I've been debating between self publishing and I feel like if I do choose it this would be the best way to go about it. I learned slot thanks!
How did I land over here when searching for AppNana hacks? Anyway, Visual Mind (not that the name is going to help much, because they are hard to find in Google) will set up a really nice publishing environment for what Kristen mentions in her video. I came across their ad on WordBotic site. So maybe try Googling that if you don't have any luck with their name. Just my two cents. Back to the other side of Google. lol
It was bugging me not remembering the site. I Google'd Wordbotic and found Wordbotic and Beyond site. I actually got both names wrong. Smh. It's Visible Mind, not visual. And, I managed to find the ad which is still there. I grabbed the link to the Visible Mind people for you: goo.gl/ciWbq3 (I guess I couldn't post the raw url on here. Oh well, there's the Google short url for it.) Hope that helps. I'm out.
Hi thank you i WRITE CHILDRENs books will it cost alot to be in the stores ? I'm sorry for such little question I'm very slow learner but I'm ready LV.CIDDD
You are amazing, im looking to start my own publishing company, I have written many n now want to become independent...please hit me up if you like to give more info, if you find the time...you are so energetic with a loving personality...👀✌
Who did you use for an editor
I had a family friend do it for me for my first series as a favor, but I am currently in the process of searching for a new editor.
Hey, I know it's an old video, but could someone tell me an estimate of how much money I should put aside?
In Florida, it will be $155. I'm in the process of setting aside enough $$ to cover 2 years of expenses (domain, editor, subscriptions, etc).
Thank you for this video. It was very informative. You are at 31k subscribers now. Congrats!