Become an author at Placenames of America Self Publishing

Become a Placenames of America Series Author

Placenames Press publications are designed to
satisfy local interest, requiring only local publicity and distribution
- a manageable undertaking for the self-promoted author.

Want to write a 'Placenames' book of your own, but don't know where to start, or how to finish and see your manuscript through to publication and promotion? The Placenames of America Series is looking for writers.

Placenames Press will prepare a digitized book from your Word manuscript files and scanned images. Charges vary according to number of pages and number of images

Editorial and image enhancement services can be arranged at an additional fee, based on numbers of pages and/or number of images. Placenames Press will obtain the necessary ISBN numbers, bar codes and copyrights for standard additional fees.

You will receive one galley proof and one printer's proof for making changes at no additional charge.

You will retain all rights to your publication.

Unlike most so-called 'vanity' presses, Placenames Press is an on-demand publisher specifically interested in working with local writers of local history.

No need to pay a premium for scatter-shot promotion and distribution beyond your potential market.
No need to order and warehouse a minimum print run. Initial orders and convenient reorders in any quantity from 50 to 500 copies .

A great project and fund-raiser for local historic societies. Split the research and writing within your membership for a town team effort!

Any questions? email Placenames Press at Back Channel Press