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Publishing that’s Professional, Affordable, and Enjoyable

Publish quickly and distribute worldwide with on-demand publishing—a revolutionary service designed for authors by authors.

Authors write because they have something to say. It may range from a volume of enchanting poetry to a pragmatic guide for budding entrepreneurs, but every form of writing is an expression of knowledge and creativity. How sad to think most of these works will never be shared. Even lucky writers must confront the frustration of conforming to editors and style guides. However, most aspiring authors won’t make it this far, because publishers simply don’t have the resources to risk on unproven ventures.

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 of 60% the gross margin for every book sold—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 Three 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, e-Books, and short full-colour books—perfect for your children’s story. 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:

1) Read the Publishing Guide

2) Fill in the contract and metadata

3) Submit your payment and materials

Trafford prepares all the core legal and administrative work. You always retain 100% control your book’s copyright and appearance. Skilled pre-press 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 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 product or service upon the 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 six different On-Demand Publishing Service™ packages designed to meet different needs. You can start with a basic package and upgrade by simply paying the price differential at any time. The PLUS option means our technicians will professionally layout the book's pages. Computer savvy authors, who wish to format their own pages, will select Classic packages. Download our Publishing Guide to learn more about these comprehensive, all-inclusive packages.

Legacy Plus Package ($1,397 CAD) or
Legacy Classic Package ($697 CAD)

Entrepreneur PLUS Package ($1,797 CAD) or
Entrepreneur Classic Package ($1,097 CAD)

Best Seller PLUS Package ($2,297 CAD) or
Best Seller Classic Package ($1,597 CAD)

Trafford also offers two On-Demand Publishing Service™ packages designed to meet different needs of Childrens Books authors.

Color Book Deluxe package ($1,797 CAD) or
Amazing Color Book Package ($1,097 CAD)

"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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