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Publishers' FAQ

We've answered some commonly asked questions. If your question is not included here, check our publisher resources or consider joining an email discussion for some peer advice.

Editorial
Q:	How do I register the copyright for my publication?
Q:	How does a literary publisher differ from other publishers?

Financial and Management
Q:	Where can I find pro bono legal advice?
Q:	How do I get 501(c)(3) status?
Q:	How do I get an ISSN number for my magazine?
Q:	How do I get ISBN numbers for my books?

Fundraising
Q:	I need funding for my publishing projects -- can CLMP help me?
Q:	I've just gotten my 501(c)(3) status -- how do I start fundraising?
Q:	How do I do research on potential funders?
Q:	Where do I find funders who will pay for my website development or revamp?

General
Q:	How many literary magazines are there out there?
Q:	What's the difference between an independent press and a small press?
Q:	I'm starting a publishing company -- what should I know?
Q:	How many poetry publishers are there?

Production and Design
Q:	How do I get a cost estimate for printing?
Q:	Please help me navigate the jungle of image file types! TIFF, EPS, JPEG... What do I use when?

Publicity
Q:	What prizes and contests are there for literary magazines or books? How do I submit my publication?
Q:	How do I get reviews for my books?
Q:	Do I have to make bound galleys?
Q:	What is an author's questionnaire?

Sales and Distribution
Q:	What should a basic marketing calendar for my literary magazine look like?
Q:	With limited time and money, how should we prioritize our marketing efforts for our books?
Q:	When is a book considered out of print?
Q:	With limited time and money, how should we prioritize our marketing efforts for our magazine?
Q:	How do I increase my library and institutional sales? Does direct mail to libraries work?
Q:	Does direct mail work for literary magazines?
Q:	What's the difference between a wholesaler and a distributor?
Q:	How do I increase sales from online bookstores?
Q:	What kinds of information should I supply to my distributor about my new books?
Q:	Why doesn't my magazine make money through single-copy sales, even with healthy sell-through rates? How can I increase single copy sales?

Technology and the Internet
Q:	How do I add audio clips to my website?
Q:	What kind of prepatory work should I do before hiring a web developer?
Q:	What software do you need to build a basic website?