The Publishers Association

FAQs

Careers in publishing

1. How do I get a job in publishing?

2. I would like a job in publishing, where is the best place to look?

3. I would like to become a proofreader; can you recommend any courses?

4. Where can I find a salary survey on the publishing industry?

Copyright

1. How do I contact a dead author/defunct publisher for copyright permissions?

2. What is the legal deposit?

3. I'd like advice on how to sell rights?

4. Where can I find out copyright ownership of a certain book?

Setting up a publishing company

1. How do I set up a publishing company?

2. What is an ISBN number and where can I buy them?

3. I have just set up a publishing company, what sort of trade discount should I offer booksellers?

4. Where can I find a copy of a standard contract?

5. Where can I find a list of printers?

6. Where can I find a list of book distributors in the UK?

7. Who can I contact regarding getting a book reviewed?

8. How can I get my book listed on Amazon and other online bookstores?

9. Do I have to mention the name of the printer on the title page?

10. How can I prevent book piracy?

Statistics

1. How many titles were published in the last year?

2. Where can I find statistics on book publishing?

About the PA

1. How do I become a member and what are the costs?

2. What does The Publishers Association do?

3. What are the benefits of joining the PA?

4. I am an overseas publisher; can I join The PA?

5. Where can I find a list of PA members?

International

1. Where can I find out about exporting books?

2. I am interested in doing business overseas; do you have any information on the overseas markets?

General publishing queries

1. Do you have a list of book fairs?

2. I am attending a book fair for the first time, can you offer any advice?

3. How can I find out if a publisher has been taken over by another publisher?

4. I'm looking for a publisher specialising in a certain subject, how can I get a list?

5. Where can I find a list of forthcoming titles?

6. I have a dispute with a publisher, what can I do?

7. Where can I find information about a writer?

8. How can I find out who publishes a book?

Advice to writers

1. How can I get help marketing my book?

2. I have written a book and would like to get it published, what should I do now?

3. Should a publisher ask me for money to publish my book?

4. I would like advice on how to self-publish

5. Where can I find a print-on-demand publisher?

6. How do I protect the copyright of my book?

7. Where can I find an editor for my book?

8. How can I get my book translated?

9. Where can I find a ghostwriter?

Publishing Services

1. Where can I find a list of authors' agents?

2. Where can I find a list of illustrators?

3. Where can I find a list of educational publishers?

4. How do I find a list of US publishers?

Trade Associations

1. Is there an association for magazine publishers?

2. Is there a publishers association for audio books?

3. How do I contact the Booksellers Association?

Tax, VAT & other issues

1. Is there a procedure for tax exemption for advances and royalties?