Yes, “anyone” can publish their book – and that is both a positive and a negative. In an ever-expanding global market where there are literally millions of books for audiences to choose from, how do they know which titles to choose?

Our vision is not only to publish your book, but also, represent you, as the author, to our global market.

Also, more than receiving representation you are guaranteed a high quality product that will set your book apart from self-published works

For authors who reside outside of the United States: We are rarely able to publish books from authors who reside outside of the country– namely those who have not already established a platform in the US as an author or speaker. The main reason for this is marketing, as it is extremely difficult for an author to market a book in the US if he or she is rarely (or never) able to travel here.

We also do not publish books of poetry, art, or children’s books. We are also extremely limited with the amount of fiction books we are able to publish.

Harrison House does not offer self-publishing services. We are a traditional publisher, which makes for a vastly different process.

This can often be a frustrating topic for brand new authors, as there is no set dollar amount that will be true for every book. Each book is unique, so costs will vary. When working with brand new authors who have not yet established a strong platform, we will guide them through a process:

1. If our Acquisitions Review Board approves of the manuscript for possible publication, we will then set up an initial consultation to pursue further discussion with the author.

2. Based on Author Platform, Message, and Reach, Harrison House will determine what a realistic course of action would be in terms of a book purchase (anywhere from 500 to 3,000 books – depending upon the subject matter of the book and the author’s platform). This amount will be stipulated in the contract that is signed. These books will be sold to the author at a highly discounted rate, and will simply serve as a sign of investment and commitment on the part of the author.

The task of publishing and marketing a book is a partnership between a publisher and an author, and this partnership will require commitment to the project. Typing “The End” is only the beginning. Be prepared to help develop, promote, and market your book while we work to do the same!