Resources

We, at nHouse Publishing L.L.C. welcome you with open arms and would love for you to be a part of our journey toward success and much adventure in the publishing business. But most of all, you have to have a passion and desire for writing and publishing.
To assist you in your journey listed below is comprehensive information about the publishing industry, complete with contact information and tools to help you publish your book and succeed.
 

BOOKLAND EAN BAR CODE ORDERING
The following company provides the graphics and films for bar codes.
A Bookland EAN Bar Code Film Master Suppliers list is available from the ISBN Agency on their website at: http://www.isbn.org

ORDERING A U.S. COPYRIGHT
A U.S. copyright protects your work.
U.S. Copyright Office
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave., SE
Washington, D.C. 20559-6000
Tel: (202) 707-3000
www.Lcweb.loc.gov/copyright
 

Writers Guild of America, East, Inc.
55 West 57th St.
New York, NY 10019
Tel: (212) 767-7800
Fax: (212) 582-1909
www.wgae.org
Writers Guild of America, West, Inc.
www.wga.org

ISBN ORDERING
The following U.S. agency provides International Standard Book Numbers and Standard Address Numbers.
U.S. Agency of R.R. Bowker
630 Central Avenue
New Providence, NJ 07974
Tel: (888) 269-5372
www.isbn.org

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CARD CATALOG NUMBER
Library of Congress numbers is essential if you want to sell your book to libraries.
U.S. Copyright Office
www.pcn.loc.gov/pcn

BOOK MANUFACTURERS
The following is a partial list of short-run book manufacturers.

Brian O'Strander
Marquis Book Printing
Tel: (613) 475-9753
Fax: (613) 475-9735
bostrander@marquisbookprinting.com
www.marquisbookprinting.com
Montreal, Canada

Chris Foye
Banta Corporation
Tel: (920) 751-7790
info@banta.com
www.banta.com
Menasha, WI

Tim Dilli
Vice President of Sales
United Book Press, Inc.
1807 Whitehead Road
Baltimore, MD 21207
Phone: 800-726-0120
Fax: 410-944-4049
Email: Tdilli@unitedbookpress.com
Website: www.unitedbookpress.com
 

ONLINE BOOK MANUFACTURERS,
WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
The following is a partial list of short-run online book manufacturers, wholesalers and distributors.

www.amazon.com
www.bookmarket.com/distributors.html

BOOK WHOLESALERS AND DISTRIBUTORS
The following is a partial list of short-run book wholesalers and distributors.

A & B Bookstore, Inc
223 Duffield Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
(718) 783-7808

Baker & Taylor
1120 Route 22 East
P.O. Box 6885
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
brightr@btol.com
www.btol.com
(908) 541-7425
Contact person: Robin Bright

African World Book Distributors
2217 Pennsylvania Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21217
(410) 383-2006
Contact person: Nati

C&B Books Distribution, Inc.
P.O. Box 671155
Flushing, NY 11367-1155
(718) 602-7797
www.cbbooksdistribution.com
Contact person: Brenda Piper

BlackBookPlus.com is ranked among the top 10 web sites that promote African American literary works. BlackBookPlus.com provides a large selection of African American literature at low prices. This website is popular with a prime audience that consists of national book clubs, major publishers and small presses, veteran and aspiring authors, literary event organizers, libraries, and thousands of passionate readers.

Contact Person: Danny
Advertisement Manager
www.blackbookplus.com
E-mail: info@blackbookplus.com
PO Box 030064
Elmont, NY 11003
Toll-Free: 1.877.227.6977
Toll-Free Fax: 1.866.999.8177

BlackBookPlus.com
85 Fort Green Place
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tel.: (718) 643-8202
Fax: (718) 643-8260

BlackBookPlus.com
33-18 Broadway
Long Island City, NY 11106
Tel: (718) 267-7929
Fax: (718) 267-2679

ORGANIZATIONS AND INFORMATION SOURCES
These professional organizations and associations offer activities specifically for self-publishers and e-publishers.

Publishers Marketing Association
An international assocation of more than 3,000 publishers who promote their books in a cooperative manner. PMA holds educational seminars, buys and shares advertising space, makes cooperative mailings and operates booths at major book fairs.                               627 Aviation Way
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Tel: (310) 372-2732
www.pma-online.org

R.R. Bowker Co.
Offers free Advance Book Information (ABI) forms for listings in Books in Print, as well as ISBN's and SANs.                                                                                                             121 Chanlon Rd.
New Providence, NJ 07974
Tel: (800) 521-8110
www.bowkerlink.com

Small Business Administration
Offers pre-business workshops and other services. Have many free booklets and other resources that may help a beginning entrepreneur.                                                          409 S. Third St., SW
Washington, D.C. 20416
Tel: (800) U-ASK-SBA
www.sba.gov

Writer's Digest Guides
Offers a wealth of information from authors and others well connected in the business of publishing. Lists contests and other helpful information for the beginning self-publishing author. To find out where this publication is available write to:
Writer's Digest Guides/P&W Publications
P.O. Box 2031
Harlan, IA 51593
Tel: (888) 419-0421
Tel: (800)289-0963
www.writersdigest.com

City College of New York
Publishing Certificate Program
This program is for those students interested in pursuing a career in publishing. Students take four courses - one of, which much is Introduction to Publishing - offered campus-wide in the editorial, marketing and design track. To complete the certificate, students must maintain 3.0 average in their publishing courses and take part in paid internships in a publishing house suitable to their career goals. Faculty and guests include some of the leading publishing professionals in the country. Please note: publishing courses offered through the English Department are considered free electives and do not count toward the department major or minor requirements. For more information, contact David Unger, the Program Director;
(212) 650-7925
www.ccny.cuny.edu

RECOMMENDED READING
These books are available at your local or online bookstores.

The Chicago Manual of Style, 15th Edition:

The Essential Guide for Writers, Editors, and Publishers

By University of Chicago Press Staff (University of Chicago Press, $55.00 hardcover)