Comparison Chart

  Publishing
House		 Self Publishing Ghost
Writer
POD Home Sell EBook
Retain Net Profit   X X X X
Create Marketing Campaign X X X X X
Book Store Distribution X        
Book Store Order X X      
Self Mailing     X    
Amazon X X X X X
Handle Book Printing Costs (S&H)   X X   X
Develop Payment Options     X X X
Editorial Costs   X X X X
Intellectual Property Protection X X X   X
Large Distribution Network X        
Short Time To Print   X X X  
Large Royalty   X X X X
Small Royalty X        
Jacket/Layout Design Choice   X X X X
Choose Price, Publication Date   X X X X
Upfront Costs         X
Literary Agent Necessary X        
Extended Time To Publish X        
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