Logogog’s unique selling point when it comes to self-publishing is our focus on high-quality work. From the cover to the editing of the text, Logogog helps its clients to produce books that booksellers locally and internationally are proud to include in their catalogues.
What’s in the service?
The following components are available as part of our self-publishing service:
- Registration
- International Standard Book Number
- Barcode
- Legalities and Copyright
- Design Elements
- Editing
- Proofreading
- Final Mock-Up
- The Printing Process
- Safety and Storage
- Images
- Project Management for Books
- Extra Services for Authors
Registration
We at Logogog can arrange for your book to be registered with the National Library on your behalf.
International Standard Book Number
Every book needs an ISBN number, and our service involves securing this for you.
Barcode
Along with your book’s ISBN, we will organise the required barcode for you.
Legalities and Copyright
Your work remains entirely yours, and we will take care of the copyright. Logogog can create a custom copyright page that takes into account whether or not your book has been designed with specific sections that may be reproduced. We also ensure that copies of your work are delivered to the relevant legal deposit libraries, as required by law.
Design Elements
We are able to provide advice on all aspects of the design of your book, including the cover artwork, ideal book size, most suitable paper choices and most attractive font to typeset the book in. We can also arrange for themed items to accompany the book, including: PowerPoint slides, bookmarks, pens and even T-shirts and signage.
Editing
We pride ourselves on beautifully executed creations of the written word, and can offer you exceptional editing and proofreading services for your manuscript. Please see the relevant section for more on our editing services.
Proofreading
Once your book has been fully typeset and the design is complete, we can proof your book before it goes to print.
Final Mock-Up
We will provide you with a mock-up of what your finished product should look like in print.
The Printing Process
We will print the quantity of books you choose, bearing in mind that the greater the number of books you print at once, the lower your costs. Printing also involves correct trimming and binding of your book.
Safety and Storage
We are able to keep a copy of your book for safety purposes, usually in pdf format.
Images
We are able to source photographs and images for your book if you have not provided your own. If you require specific images, please send us a detailed list of the artwork required. If necessary we can commission and brief the photographers, illustrators and designers.
Project Management for Books
Logogog’s team can efficiently manage the entire process of your book’s printing, publication and delivery. With more than twelve years’ experience in project management, Logogog director Paula Marais has experience as varied as arranging conferences for two thousand people in Barcelona to assisting the publishing process to unfold, so no job is too big or too small.
Extra Services for Authors
With our dedicated and enthusiastic team involved in the publicity of your book, you will get the opportunity of having your book reviewed by major magazines, newspapers and radio stations. We can organise a book launch, book signings and interviews, as well as distribute press releases and generate publicity for your work. Please have a look at our section on publicity to discover the other services we provide.
Self-Published Books that Logogog has worked on
Meals in Minutes – Sharon Glass
Putting the pebbles in first – Taryn Sydow and Michelle Wickham
Published Books that Logogog has worked on
Textbooks for Macmillan Publishers:
Textbooks for Troupant Publishers: