7 stages
of publishing with Maygog

Stage 1: Preliminary assessment
A submission is assessed for suitability for our lists, providing the AUD$20 Application Fee has been paid (see Payment Methods). Accepted applicants progress to Stage 2. Rejected submissions will be returned with a letter of explanation as to why they were not acceptable, providing self addressed envelope and postage is included for mailed copy.

Stage 2: Set - up
An accepted author is assigned an editor and technical manager to work with in order to shape the manuscript for the publication process. These experts act as interpreters, guiding authors to reach their readers and steering them through the technicalities of editing.

A fee is negotiated with the author to cover editing and set-up activities prior to proofing and printing (Stage 5). Negotiation with the author(s) is necessary for long books of over 100,000 words. Special conditions may apply to authors who share in a work (e.g. short stories, children's books, and technical books).

Stage 3: Production forecast
An estimate is made of the number of pages, text format, cover design and the number of books in the first print run. This will determine the cost of printing and the retail and wholesale pricing. Authors should factor in 20 extra copies, 10 copies to be sent to libraries and reviewers and 10 complimentary copies.

Stage 4: Illustrations (optional)
If illustrations are desirable, and can be inserted by Maygog technical department, there may be no extra charge. However, if an artist is engaged by the author, the artist's fees are the responsibility of the author.

Stage 5: Printing (and final proofing)
Printing costs must be borne by the author. Authors are advised of costs and print runs during Stage 3. Prior to the full production run the printer produces a proof. A professional proof reader will check the proof carefully. Presenting the work to best advantage may be exacting and tedious. Good cooperation between Maygog and author(s) is necessary here! Authors are asked to proof read their own proofs as well.

Stage 6: Marketing
Authors will have the opportunity of discussing a possible marketing strategy in order to market works advantageously.

Stage 7: Distribution
Bookshops and distributors' margins are a significant part of the book price. Bookshop margins are usually 40% of the retail price before GST. Distributors can vary between 15% and 25% of the retail price depending on the distribution arrangements.

Maygog Publishing reserves the right to set charges in accordance with fluctuating prices