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With expert judging and great media coverage, the 11th annual international book awards have become the next great promotional vehicle for authors and publishers to launch their careers, open global markets and compete with talented authors and publishers throughout the world. Waterton publishing company also provides book and magazine editing, design, and printing services for publishers and selfpublished authors. To communicate or ask something with the place, the phone number is 310 5461818 if you dont know how to go independent book publishers. Examples of authors this publisher has published include deji olukotun, kristiina ehin, gallagher lawson, fabienne josaphat, james boice, among many others that. How small, scrappy local book presses have turned l. If you are tired of submitting to the major new york book publishers and are looking. Booksellers struggle to stay afloat amid the coronavirus. Book publishers check out these book publishers to see examples of good book design and great marketing campaigns. If that doesnt convince you, here are 20 independent publishers who are very successful and won literary awards. New directions, griselda ohannessian, publisher, 80 eighth avenue, new york ny 10011. Pala also provides networking and resources that support publishers, authors, and related industry.
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