A few speed bumps on the way to publishing my work

[Michael Raphael]

Why hello. So I am trying to write a book, the content is currently being edited, the sales page is almost finished, and the cover is also almost completed. I am satisfied with everything thus far. However, I have a few questions. I know I should search if this has been posted before, but I wasn't satisfied with every answer and feel it would also be a contribution if every possible question can be answered in one thread.

1. What company should I use to publish my book. I am confident with Amazon but who knows?
2. How should I tax my book, as a personal business or under an LLC?
3. If I go with amazon there are two options I can ask for (under royalties) 70% or 35%, which should I choose?
4. What should I price my book at? I believe there is a minimum for 70% (2.99) is that too much too little. This book is over 180 pages if that helps...
5. Thank you!

For everyone else trying to publish a book, I highly recommend getting an artist and a sales copy. If you want my honest opinion, you can get amazing illustration done for $5 on Fiverr, seriously. I just happen to work in graphic design, but otherwise that place is a haven for authors. You can probably get a lot of other stuff you need for publishing as well.

 

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