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A New Chapter of Excellence Redefines Self-Publishing

In 2008 Trafford launched a new set of services that are redefining self-publishing around the world. Thanks to invaluable feedback from our authors and advancements in print technology and online distribution, Trafford has created a new series of publishing packages that offer writers like you the most comprehensive on-demand publishing services available today. We guarantee incomparable client support through every step of the publishing process, from your first question to our publishing consultants to your first post-publication marketing event and beyond.

Trafford is the pioneer in POD self-publishing, and we continue to set the standard for new breakthroughs in package features and promotional opportunities. Find out what we can do for you today!

New Services, New Opportunities

For the first time, Trafford's package offerings include the chance to attend and display at the biggest book expositions in the world, such as BookExpo America and the Frankfurt Book Fair; proofreading services; design consultation and a listing in a full-color internationally-distributed catalogue

The Evolution of Publishing

In the past, determined authors had only two options: do-it-yourself and vanity presses. Both options were laborious, time-consuming, and expensive. Fortunately, innovative thinking and use of modern technology has enabled Trafford to provide authors with a simple, time-effective, and reasonable alternative for self-publishing. The process is environmentally friendly and drastically reduces costs by eliminating expenses for unnecessary books. Instead, authors receive royalties for every book sold - at a rate substantially higher than offered by trade publishers.

A Stepping-Stone Towards Success

Self-publishing enables writers to proceed with their careers. Instead of fixating on whether or not they will be published, authors are free to proceed to the next step: marketing and generating sales. A successful self-published author is a much more attractive prospect to trade publishers. On-demand publishing is a useful tool, enabling authors to prove their marketing potential.

Publish in Four Easy Steps

Imagine sharing your voice with the world. All you have to do is select the publishing package that best fulfills the vision you have for your manuscript. Trafford offers a diverse product line: trade paperbacks, hardcovers, eBooks, and full-color books. Payment plans are also available. Publishing becomes an exhilarating and educational experience through the on-going support of Trafford’s knowledgeable, friendly staff. The process is delightfully simple:

Order our Publishing Guide and contact a publishing consultant.
Your publishing consultant will answer all your questions and help you select the best package for your needs.
Choose your publishing package and submit your materials.
You will be paired with an author support representative who will guide you through the process.
Review your proof copy.
Our prepress technicians will produce your book according to your specifications and package type, and send you a proof copy to approve.
Activate your book for sale!
Trafford's team of post-production administrators will create a webpage for your book, set up online distribution, and ship you your free copies so you may begin promoting your book to your readers.

Trafford prepares all the core legal and administrative work. You always retain 100% control your book’s copyright and appearance. Skilled prepress technicians will use your directions to produce a unique book equal in quality to those found in any bookshop. In addition, packages featuring our distribution options will give you access to Trafford’s extensive international distribution network — a premier benefit of using the world’s foremost on-demand publishing service.

Guarantee of Satisfaction

Trafford Publishing is committed to customer service and an upstanding member of The Better Business Bureau: www.bbbonline.org. If you are dissatisfied with our service upon receipt of your first proof, you may choose to cancel your contract. You will be refunded 100% of the package fees paid to Trafford.

Trafford’s Product Line

Trafford offers many different On-Demand Publishing Service™ packages designed to meet different needs. From color to black & white, from starter to advanced, there is a choice for you.

Leave your family and friends a legacy with our Entrepreneur series packages; publish your fiction book with our value-packed Novelist package; take advantage of Trafford's unique promotional opportunities and expansive online distribution with our Best Seller series packages; or take the book world by storm with our unparalelled Signature package. Authors of art, photography or children's books can make a lasting impact on their readers with one of our many convenient full-color book packages. Our Color Book series are perfect for creating your short, colorful books for young readers, while our Artisan and Artisan Signature packages allow you to effectively promote and market your image-intensive trade paperback.

Download our Publishing Guide, or visit our website to learn more about these comprehensive, all-inclusive, packages.

"One of my wiser decisions was to engage Trafford Publishing for the printing and marketing of A Man Who Made A Difference. The book was published, advertised, and marketed exactly as promised and with none of the delays and frustrations that I have experienced with other book companies. Major advantages are the speed with which the book was produced and the fact that it is always in stock (with immediate service) and never out of print."

Hugh MacDonald
Author of A Man Who Made a Difference

"Trafford understood that success to me meant helping one child. Now that Brandon and the Bipolar Bear is available in beautiful full color, that success has been multiplied many times over. So who do you think I would choose to publish my new book, Intense Minds? Trafford was the clear choice!"

Tracy Anglada
Author of Brandon and the Bipolar Bear

Reluctant Witness: Memoirs from the last year of the European Airwar 1944-45

"I can say honestly and plainly that publishing our book through Trafford allowed hundreds of readers to 'connect' with and treasure a memorable and authoritative historical account that they would have otherwise never experienced. Reluctant Witness attracted the interest of historians and inspired three documentaries."

Brian Mahoney
Author of Reluctant Witness

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