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Your book, exactly as you imagined it!<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Do you want to see your work in print? The simple and straightforward process of self-publishing is the modern method of producing a book, covering the entire journey from draft to book. Our many years of experience guarantee the highest quality.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Editing & Proofreading<\/h3>
This is the necessary philological editing of a work before its publication. The goal is to eliminate spelling, syntactic and typographical errors that hinder the flow of reading and degrade the final image of the book. The process is completed in three levels: <\/span><\/span>
 1. <\/span><\/span>First and Second Proofreading:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> They are carried out in the digital file, where the proofreader focuses on the linguistic integrity of the text. <\/span><\/span>
 2. <\/span><\/span>Third Proofreading (Typographic Essay)<\/span><\/span><\/strong> : After the pagination (and editing, if requested) is completed, the text is checked in printed form. In this final stage, any omissions or technical errors in the page layout are identified. <\/span><\/span>
 3. <\/span><\/span>Final Approval:<\/span><\/span><\/strong> The author studies the final essay to give his final consent before the book is sent to the press.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
Design & Pagination<\/h3>
Pagination is the art of organizing the interior of a book with the goal of a readable, functional and aesthetically pleasing result. In self-publishing, the use of amateur tools such as Word often leads to serious technical errors that expose the author and cause negative reviews in online bookstores. Assigning the task to experts ensures that your work will have the quality of a professional publishing house, avoiding shoddy workmanship that would accompany it forever. The process of pagination includes checking and adjusting critical parameters, such as:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
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  • Typographical excellence:<\/span><\/strong> Choosing the appropriate font, the ideal size and the correct spacing for comfortable reading.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Technical specifications:<\/span><\/strong> Setting margins based on international standards (e.g. Amazon), correct pagination and paragraphing.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Microtypography:<\/span><\/strong> Adjusting syllabification and spacing between words to avoid unsightly \"gaps\" in the text.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Visual material & Copyright:<\/span><\/strong> Import and edit images or paintings. <\/span>Caution:<\/span><\/strong> The unauthorized use of images from the internet carries legal risks. Our studio ensures the legality of your material, using royalty-free images, purchased from data banks or original designs created exclusively for you.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Structure & Documentation:<\/span><\/strong> Creation of automated tables of contents, indexes and correct bibliography according to international academic standards.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
    With professional page layout, we transform your manuscript into a complete, elegant book that respects the reader.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
    Cover Design & Creation<\/h3>
    A professional cover<\/span><\/span><\/strong> must combine high aesthetics with the strict technical specifications required for the printed and digital format (e-book).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
    We collaborate with specialized graphic designers, offering you one to three design proposals, while also incorporating your own ideas.<\/span>\u00a0<\/p>\n
    What goes into creating a perfect cover:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
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    • Full Layout:<\/span><\/strong> Design of the front cover, back cover and spine, with calculation of the crease points and cutting crosses, according to the printing house's requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Technical Details:<\/span><\/strong> Barcode integration, correct choice of color standards (CMYK\/RGB) and use of high-resolution images for perfect printing results.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Image Sources:<\/span><\/strong> We can rely on your own material or search for the ideal image in data banks (stock photos) with full rights protection.<\/span><\/li>\n
    • Innovation & Uniqueness:<\/span><\/strong> We offer the ability to create original artwork through advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, ensuring that your cover will be unique and exclusively designed for your project.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
      With the guarantee of our studio, your book will stand out on bookstore shelves and digital platforms, reflecting the quality of your text.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
      Professional Illustration<\/h3>
      Every book has a unique aura. The illustrator highlights the style of each work and acts as a visual storyteller that complements your text.<\/span><\/p>\n
      The illustrator designs the appearance, expressions, and clothing of your characters so that they remain recognizable on every page of the book.<\/span><\/p>\n
      Depending on the audience, the appropriate technique is chosen:<\/span><\/p>\n
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      • For children's books and fairy tales, giving a magical and soft feel.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Contemporary style with bright colors, ideal for graphic novels, fantasy covers or Young Adult books.<\/span><\/li>\n
      • Black and white sketches with an emphasis on shadows for crime thrillers or poetry collections.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        The goal is <\/span>harmony.<\/span><\/strong> The images \u201ctie\u201d with the text, whether they are full-page illustrations (full spreads) or small decorative elements in the chapters.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
        ISBN registration<\/h3>
        We handle the formalities so you can focus on creating. The ISBN registration is your book's \"passport\" to the domestic and international market.<\/span><\/p>\n
        Official Identity for your Project<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n
        Assigning an ISBN number is the necessary step for your book to be included in official catalogs and available for sale in bookstores and libraries.<\/span><\/p>\n
        We undertake:<\/span><\/p>\n
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        • Complete Processing: Submission of the application to the National Library of Greece (NLG) without any effort on your part.<\/span><\/li>\n
        • Barcode Edition: Create the barcode for the back cover, ready for printing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
          Sales Network & Distribution<\/h3>
          For Greek-language works targeting the domestic market, we offer a comprehensive publishing and distribution solution:<\/span><\/p>\n
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          • Flexible Printing:<\/span><\/strong> Ability to publish in limited numbers of copies (starting from 100-200 books). This way, you avoid high initial costs and storage problems, investing in production only when there is real demand.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Registration in Databases:<\/span><\/strong> Your book is included in official information networks, making it immediately searchable and available for order in all physical and online bookstores in the country.<\/span><\/li>\n
          • Fast Shipping:<\/span><\/strong> Through our wholesale network, we ensure that every order reaches the bookstore quickly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            Availability clarification:<\/span><\/strong> Availability means that the book is <\/span>available for order<\/span><\/strong> from any point of sale through our distributor. Physical presence on shelves (pre-stocking) is a separate commercial service of bookstores. Our strategy protects you from unnecessary expenses, allowing you to allocate your capital to promotion, which will bring in orders. At the same time, our sellers carry out sampling in central bookstores, which often leads to placing copies in their windows, depending on the commerciality of the title.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
            Digital Edition (e-book)<\/h3>
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            • Global Accessibility:<\/span><\/strong> Your book is included in the largest international digital sales platforms. This means that the reader can obtain it immediately, wherever they are, at a competitive price and without waiting for postage.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Unlimited Lifespan:<\/span><\/strong> Unlike printed publications, an e-book never \"goes out of print.\" It remains available on digital shelves indefinitely, ensuring your work's presence in the marketplace, even if you choose not to proceed with new printings.<\/span><\/li>\n
            • Ease of Reading:<\/span><\/strong> The digital format allows the reader to have your book with them everywhere, offering a friendly and immediate reading experience on tablets, e-readers or smartphones.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
              Promotion & Social Media<\/h3>
              With a comprehensive communication plan, we bring your project to the forefront:<\/span><\/p>\n
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              • Press Releases:<\/span><\/strong> Drafting and sending to selected media outlets, journalists and literary portals for maximum publicity.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Book launches:<\/span><\/strong> Organizing book launches - events that highlight your work and directly connect the audience with your book.<\/span><\/li>\n
              • Digital Promotion:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong> Promotion on specialized networks and social media.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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                What is Self-Publishing and Why Choose It?<\/h3>
                Self-publishing is the modern method of producing a book, covering the entire journey from manuscript to printed copy. By choosing it, the author assumes the role of his or her own publisher, following a simple and straightforward process, while retaining his or her copyright.<\/span><\/p>\n
                In self-publishing, the author retains complete control over their work. However, for a professional result, it is essential to work with an experienced publishing company that will provide the right guidance and appropriate technical solutions. <\/span>
                 This experience includes making decisions about every detail that will make your book stand out.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                Self-Publishing: The Creative Freedom of the Author<\/h3>
                Many in the publishing industry still view self-publishing with skepticism, wrongly assuming that works that choose this path lack quality. <\/span>
                 We fundamentally disagree. For our team, every book is the realization of a vision, the crystallization of countless hours of effort and, above all, a sincere statement of the soul. <\/span>
                 If your need is to share your story, to see your thoughts printed on paper, to test your strength in the reading public, then self-publishing is the most direct way. <\/span>
                 We will stand by you at every stage of the process, offering our expertise, promotional advice, but also free services, such as the optional evaluation of your work.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                The Cost of Self-Publishing<\/h3>
                The investment for publishing your book is based on the following parameters:<\/span><\/p>\n
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                  1. Number of Copies<\/span><\/strong> You determine the quantity. There is the option to print from as few as 50 copies to as large a print run as you wish.<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Technical Characteristics<\/span><\/strong> The final cost is influenced by your aesthetic and technical choices, such as:<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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                    • The shape (dimensions) of the book.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • The quality and type of paper.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • The total number of pages.<\/span><\/li>\n
                    • The choice between color or black and white printing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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                      1. Text Editing<\/span><\/strong> A determining factor is the literary or typographical editing. Depending on the level of editing you choose for your text, the cost is adjusted accordingly, ensuring a perfect result.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                        The Stages of Our Collaboration<\/h3>
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                        • Get a Quote:<\/span><\/strong> Start by filling out the form on our website with the number of words and services you require. You will receive an automatic initial estimate, and we will then contact you via email with a fully personalized quote, tailored to the specific needs of your project (e.g. adding images, special formatting, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Contractual Assurance:<\/span><\/strong> Once the framework of the collaboration is finalized, we send you a detailed private agreement. This document precisely describes the work we undertake, providing you with full legal protection for the services and your down payment.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Sending Material:<\/span><\/strong> You send us your manuscript in digital format (Word file), so that our team can begin the technical editing and preparation of the files.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Literary Editing & Proofreading:<\/span><\/strong> We proceed to check and proofread your text. Professional proofreading is a prerequisite for every book that bears our brand, ensuring the prestige and quality of the publication.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Pre-press Preparation:<\/span><\/strong> We create the final files for the printed and digital formats of the book (internal pagination and cover). Nothing is published until we receive your final approval after proofreading.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Distribution Services:<\/span><\/strong> We provide you with the opportunity to assign us the distribution and management of your copies, so that the book reaches the points of sale efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n
                        • Promotion & Advertising:<\/span><\/strong> We enhance the awareness of your project through our social networks or by designing a targeted advertising campaign for you, depending on your needs.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                          Will my book be on all the shelves?<\/h3>
                          Your work will be immediately available for order in the entire network of Greek bookstores. We offer guaranteed shelf placement in our own points of sale, while for the rest of the bookstores, its presence depends on the interest that will arise after sampling by our team.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                          Is large stock printing mandatory?<\/h3>
                          No way. Our approach is based on small, frequent printings depending on sales trends, so you don't tie up money on inventory that may not be needed immediately.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
                          Do I have to have a business start-up to receive percentages of sales?<\/h3>
                          No. To distribute your book, either in Greece or internationally, it is not necessary to maintain a sole proprietorship. It is a process that you can manage as an individual (consult your accountant for details).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-338012","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/338012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=338012"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/338012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":338213,"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/338012\/revisions\/338213"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/e.malliaris.gr\/wp23\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=338012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}