Why Pay to Publish Your Book?

At Dorrance, we are proud of our long-standing history of empowering writers to become published authors. However, we understand that some authors are concerned about so-called “vanity publishers,” who prey on authors with deceptive practices. Still others may feel that you’re not “truly published” if you pay out of your own pocket to do so.

While it is true that authors working with Dorrance pay a fee to have their books published, our practices are far from deceptive. Rather, the work Dorrance will perform on your behalf, along with the associated fees, are clearly outlined directly in our publishing services contract. If you have any questions about our services, prior to partnering with us, your Publishing Services Consultant is available to provide detailed explanations. Furthermore, when you partner with Dorrance, your personal Project Coordinator works directly with you, offering you full disclosure on your book’s progress.

Funding the publication of your work is not a new idea. Were it not for their self-publishing efforts, the world might never have been exposed to the works of Ernest Hemingway, John Grisham, Beatrix Potter or Edgar Allen Poe.  These authors were committed to bringing life to their words, and took ownership of their and their books’ futures. Today, despite changes in the industry that make it increasingly harder to work with traditional publishers, you have the ability to work with a company like Dorrance to similarly bring your book to life.

As in any industry, there have been self-publishing companies that employed unethical practices, thereby giving the industry as a whole the negative reputation as vanity publishers. Unlike these companies, Dorrance is reputable and ethical. The fact that we have been helping authors for nearly 100 years is a testament to the integrity of our services. You can feel comfortable that the Dorrance team will advocate for you and your book, as we share a common goal – to help you become a published author.