Self-Publishing

What Self-Publishing Means at AlònTala

When you self-publish with AlònTala, you remain the primary driver of your project—but you are not working alone.

AlònTala acts as your publishing partner, guiding the book through a structured process from manuscript to release. The goal is not speed or volume, but a finished book that is intentional, coherent, and ready to meet readers.

Self-publishing with us means:

• Your book is published under a professional imprint
• The project follows a clear publishing workflow
• Editorial and production decisions are made with long-term quality in mind

About the Two Support Levels

We offer two levels of self-publishing support. Both result in a professionally published book. The difference is not prestige, visibility, or outcome. The difference is where the manuscript begins.

Some manuscripts arrive stable and ready for production. Others need space for development, discussion, and revision before publication. Our role is to meet the manuscript where it is and help it move forward responsibly.

A Note on Editorial Work

Editorial work in self-publishing is about alignment and readiness.

For some projects, this means confirming that the manuscript is already working as intended. For others, it means taking time to strengthen structure, clarify intent, or refine execution before production begins.

Not all drafts are ready to become books immediately. We value honesty about where a manuscript stands, because it leads to better outcomes for both author and publisher.

Why Choose Self-Publishing with AlònTala

Self-publishing with AlònTala is not about outsourcing effort. It’s about gaining structure, perspective, and momentum.

Authors benefit from:

Professional Distance

Your work is handled with editorial objectivity. Decisions are made with the book in mind.

A Clear Publishing Process

Instead of figuring everything out alone, you move through a defined publishing workflow with guidance at each stage.

Accountability

Deadlines, revisions, and production decisions are anchored to a real timeline. The book moves forward because someone is holding the process together.

Imprint and Catalog Inclusion

Your book is published under AlònTala’s imprint and becomes part of a curated catalog, not a one-off personal project.

Editorial Judgment

You gain access to professional editorial perspective—whether that means confirmation that the manuscript is ready, or guidance on how to strengthen it before release.

Focus on the Work That Matters

You spend less time second-guessing logistics and more time finishing the book well.

Higher Share of Earnings

Because authors fund their own publication, they retain a larger share of sales revenue compared to traditional publishing models.

This means:

• Greater earning potential per copy sold
• Clearer visibility into costs and returns
• More control over how and when the book earns back its investment

Earnings still depend on sales, effort, and reach, but the financial structure allows authors to benefit more directly from the book’s success.

For more context on the financial side of publishing, see Money Matters.

Why We Require a Pitch

All self-publishing titles released under AlònTala carry our imprint.

The pitch allows us to:

• Understand the project and its goals
• Ensure it aligns with our catalog
• Recommend the appropriate level of support

Not all projects are a fit, and not all manuscripts are ready for publication. Clarity at the start helps prevent frustration later.

How to Pitch

All self-publishing projects begin with a pitch.

Your pitch helps us:

• Understand the project
• Confirm it fits our catalog
• Recommend the appropriate level of support

Please include:

1. Project Details

• Working title
• Genre or form
• Approximate word count
• Current status of the manuscript

2. Story Summary

In 2–3 short paragraphs, tell us:

• What the book is about
• How it unfolds
• How it ends

Clarity matters more than polish here.

3. Publishing Intent

Let us know you are submitting for Self-Publishing, and whether you believe your project fits Independent or Mentored support.

4. Sample

Please include a manuscript sample:

• The first three chapters, or
• A substantial excerpt representative of the work

Drafts are acceptable, depending on the tier.

How to Submit

Please review our Terms & Conditions before submitting. Submission indicates agreement with these terms.

Send your pitch and manuscript sample to:

submissions@alontala.com

Submission guidelines:

• All materials must be submitted as PDF files
• File formatting is flexible, as long as documents are clear, readable, and presentable
• Please include both the pitch and sample in the same email