What are the disadvantages of subsidy publishing?
Known subsidy presses are not reviewed by the major media outlets. Even though this is YOUR work, the book has THEIR ISBN identifier. Some might think that the subsidy press is responsible for your hard work and money. Even if you don’t have the subsidy company sell your books through bookstores or wholesalers, they will get the orders because they own the ISBN. Your costs will be higher than if you published the book yourself. This makes a big difference when you try to sell books through bookstores (see the explanation on discounts).
• Known subsidy presses are not reviewed by the major media outlets. • Even though this is YOUR work, the book has THEIR ISBN identifier. Some might think that the subsidy press is responsible for your hard work and money. • Even if you don’t have the subsidy company sell your books through bookstores or wholesalers, they will get the orders because they own the ISBN. • Your costs will be higher than if you published the book yourself. This makes a big difference when you try to sell books through bookstores (see the explanation on discounts).
