HOW TO FIND THE BEST BOOK WRITING SERVICES IN UAE?

INTRODUCTION

Are you an author in the UAE who wants to share your thoughts with the world? Writing or publishing a book has never been easy, especially with so many technicalities like obtaining an International Standard Book Number (ISBN) or the entire process of publication. Luckily, there are people out there who can handle the entire process for you, from professionally writing and proofreading a book to publishing it. This article will explore the best ways to find a book writing service in the UAE.

THINGS TO CONSIDER

1.      Your budget

Budget is the most important thing to keep in mind when considering book writing services in UAE. How much it will cost depends on your needs and the specific option you select. There are several models available for choosing the right book writing services, which will be explored further in the article.

2.      Your requirements

Now, it depends on the things you require for your book publishing. You need to decide on

·         The page count

·         The paper quality being used

·         Target audience (whether you want to target only regional or international markets as well)

·         Artwork if any (if you are writing a children’s book)

·         Cover design (minimalist, fancy or simple)

ESTIMATED COSTS FOR BOOK PUBLISHING

The above section has highlighted the things you need to consider for hiring professional book writing services. Now, as explained above, there are several models to choose from, which determine the estimated costs you are going to face along with the relevant procedures. How much it will cost you depends on:

·        The model you choose

·        Different kinds of procedures are involved in different models, and likewise, different costs

·        SELF-PUBLISHING (MODEL #1)

Estimated cost: Typically varies between AED 7000 to AED 25000 for a high-quality book, exclusive of marketing.

Included services: Design, cover, ISBN, professional editing & proofreading and distribution.

Pros: Higher royalty rates (up to 70% for e-books).

Cons: Requires significant upfront investment.

·        HYBRID PUBLISHING (MODEL #2)

Estimated cost: Varies between AED 3000 to 10000.

Included services: Book design, printing, editing and marketing.

Pros: Higher royalties than traditional publishing.

Cons: Author is responsible for some of the upfront costs.

·        TRADITIONAL PUBLISHING (MODEL #3)

Estimated cost: AED 0 for the author.

Included services: All costs (from printing to editing) covered by the author.

Pros: No upfront payment risk.

Cons: Lower royalty rates (typically between 7 to 12% per sale).

·        COST BREAKDOWN FOR SELF-PUBLISHING

Editing & Manuscript preparation: AED 1000-AED 3000.

Cover design: AED 500-AED 2500.

ISBN: AED 200-AED 1000.

Printing costs: Variable with page count, paper quality and binding (cost per book).

Marketing and promotion: Starting from AED 1000.

FACTORS INFLUENCING THE COST

Book type: Higher cost for illustrative and children’s books due to artwork.

Length and complexity: Longer manuscripts require more editing and designing.

Services included: Depends on the chosen services, such as professional editing, design and marketing.

VAT: Abbreviated for Value Added Tax, it is a tax paid by the author to the government per sale of the book. Generally, it is not applied in the UAE, but it is recommended to consult a book writing service.

HOW TO SELECT THE BEST OPTION?

Book writing has many aspects. It involves:

·        Preparing a manuscript or a draft.

·        Getting professional proofreading and editing.

·        Creating a cover design.

·        Obtaining an ISBN.

·        Printing, binding and publishing costs.

·        VAT, if applicable.

According to your budget, you can decide on any one or multiple options. If you are willing to:

·        pay upfront.

·        take a financial risk.

·        avoid any hassles by ensuring a smooth and seamless process.

 Choose self-publishing. There are many top book writing services available in the UAE to take care of that. If you are wondering who can write my book for me, you can hire services like Book Writing Inc. and Sharjah Publishing City (Free Zone).

If you are willing to:

·        Have some financial security

·        Want higher royalties

·        Can pay some amount upfront

Go for hybrid model. It allows you to split costs between the publisher and the author of several tasks. For example, many hybrid publishing services will take care of printing, publishing and even distribution, but expect you to handle the other tasks yourself, like cover design, ISBN, editing and proofreading, etc.

If you go for hybrid model, you can hire freelancers from Upwork and Fiverr for cover design, proofreading and editing. And, the rest of the work will be handled by the publisher.

If you:

·        Can compromise on lower royalties.

·        Want the printing costs to be handled by the publisher.

·        Get other tasks done yourself, like cover design, etc.

You can opt for traditional publishing. This method guarantees financial security in case if the book doesn’t sell the way you expected it to.

CONCLUSION

All in all, this article has broken down everything from the estimated costs behind every model to the exact procedures needed to be followed in each model. If you go for self-publishing, you will need to get quotations from several book writing services. The same is true for the hybrid model. And, for traditional publishing, you have to cover all the costs except for printing and publishing which costs higher royalties.

In my opinion, the safest option is traditional publishing, which has a lower turnover rate, but you are not supposed to pay for publishing, printing and distribution. You will take care of the other costs like cover design, ISBN, etc., yourself, which will be pre-researched and calculated. So, are you ready to get your book published?

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