Our professional, experienced staff can guide you through the process of bringing your book ideas from concept to reality. Unlike the larger publishing houses, we are able to provide the personal service that can benefit the novice as well as the seasoned writer. There are basically only two ways to publish a new book. The first way is getting your manuscript published by a publishing company. That company would pay for the production and printing, control all the inventory and pay the writer a royalty on each book sold. This is a beneficial arrangement to both publisher and author as it allows the author to concentrate on the writing and research while at the same time giving the publisher the freedom to control marketing, manufacturing and inventory levels. As a publisher, Mechling Bookbindery is always looking for new manuscripts, compiled genealogical records and previously published books in the field of Western Pennsylvania local history, genealogy, Civil War, and vital records such as court house extractions, cemetery records, church records, obituaries, etc. We are a small company and are willing to accept carefully researched material from first-time authors. If you feel you have material that we would be interested in publishing, please contact us by e-mail or phone to discuss your project. The second way of publishing is self-publishing. This is the most popular way for the novice to get a book to the marketplace or to a limited market. You, the author, act as your own publisher by paying the expenses of producing the manuscript and paying for printing the books. You then own the inventory and control your own sales. Many people are focused on the documentation of their ideas, family history, war stories, recipes, etc., and intend to produce only a limited number of books rather than strive for volume sales. We can help you with any or all of the manuscript preparation including typesetting, proofing, scanning photos, layout and cover design. We have a variety of flexible arrangements that can be tailored to your needs and budget. Contact us today and let's get started!
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