We’re determined to start out small — putting out an ebook of Singularity first. Next we’ll do another ebook, either Liferock or Steel Sky. I’m also reading manuscripts and talking very selectively with writers and editors and other publishing folks who may potentially be interested in working with talented people to create ebooks that are well written, thoroughly edited, and beautifully designed (with professional quality cover art and typography).
We won’t be doing any traditional, off-set print runs in the foreseeable future. And we will not be going into debt. We do plan to create physical books as well as ebooks, and plan to get books reviewed and blurbed and into a traditional distribution channel so that bookstores and libraries can order them. But not for all our titles; frankly, I think we’ll make those decisions on a case-by-case basis.
We remain closed to unsolicited submissions for the moment. We’re still forming a team, still refining our business model. If you send a query or a manuscript without having been asked to send it, we’re unlikely to read it.
I am building a list of interested publishing professionals who would like to forge collaborations or be considered for freelance work or just want to stay abreast of Per Aspera news — editors, publicists, proofreaders, artists, designers, marketers, reviewers, booksellers, other publishers, agents, etc. If you would like to be on this list, send email.
Writers who want to work with us, or are seeking to be published by Per Aspera, please review our submission guidelines. We’ve been closed for a long time, but if and when we are reading again, we’ll post it there.
I came across your website while surfing the internet looking for publishing ideas and noticed your call for volunteers. I am an experienced editor and proof reader, and have self-published two books. Perhaps I could help; let me know. Where are you located? Also, does per Aspera happen to be a 501(c)3 non-profit?
Jim, thanks for commenting and for your offer of help. In the next few months, we’ll be looking for production and possibly proofing help.
Since we’re small, our offices are mostly virtual – I’m in Texas and Mexico – and we have editors in Oregon and Washington.
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