http://www.visionarypresscoop.com/p/membership.html
We are a community of writers, editors and artists who equally own and
profit from our labors here at Visionary Press. We are always open to
new members, however, a publishing co-op is not for everyone. .
Our members are writers, editors and artists who have the skills to
share the day-to-day operations of a business. That means we expect
members to help with marketing, accounting, book formatting, etc. on any
given day. We do try to keep members extra duties within their
preferences. However, around tax time you may be crunching numbers with
everyone else who hates math.
Some members do lead certain aspects of the business, but ALL members have the final say in how Visionary Press operates. Decisions are made by popular vote, ALL members having one vote.
In addition, ALL members, regardless of our role, are equally compensated for our hard work on a quarterly basis. Yes, that means if you sell more books you are compensated the same as someone selling lesser books. You'll appreciate this when you are the author selling less books.
Our authors pledge NOT to deceive readers with false popularity and
reviews of the books we publish. As a member you will be expected to
market and network according to a code of ethics.
We believe publishers should work together to achieve their common goal,
sell more books to more readers. Our members lead networking events and
socialize regularly with non-members. We understand that by promoting
others we strengthen our community and mutually benefit our businesses.
Visionary Press is a true cooperative,
owned and operated by our members.
owned and operated by our members.
Members help members succeed at
Visionary Press and we are all equal here.
Visionary Press and we are all equal here.
In addition, ALL members, regardless of our role, are equally compensated for our hard work on a quarterly basis. Yes, that means if you sell more books you are compensated the same as someone selling lesser books. You'll appreciate this when you are the author selling less books.
Author integrity is a must.
Reciprocity, the practice of exchanging
things with others for mutual benefit.
things with others for mutual benefit.
Are you ready to join us?
Do you think our new, innovative way of publishing is for you? Would you like to own the Press you're working for? Are you all for working as part of a team so all the members benefit?
If you answered yes to these questions, you might very well be a prospective member of our dynamic Press. Go to the link above and fill out an application. Work with professionals in the Publishing business. Be a professional yourself.
We need and want Editors, Artists, and Authors.
Though we are new and somewhat different in our approach, we realize that all Small Publishers benefit the most when we work together. And work together we will. We do not in any way want to lessen our ties with Publishing friends. If anything, they will be increased.
Visit our website and see what we have to offer and what is to come. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
We'll be glad to hear from you!
Blaze


Fascinating concept. So this is the idea you've been keeping under your hat. I'll have to look into this. I'm very curious about the co-op concept. Oh wait... this sounds like... SOCIALISM! :)
ReplyDeleteJust kidding of course. Be interested to find out more. The idea of bringing together people with different strengths seems like a good idea.
Paul D. Dail
www.pauldail.com- A horror writer's not necessarily horrific blog.
We're really quite excited by the entire concept, Paul. This is a team player endeavor and obviously not for everyone. But with the right people, this will rock!
ReplyDeleteBlaze