Can you republish a book with another publisher?

All you need to do is modify and update your Word file or book cover and then upload them to your publishing platform. Any changes you make will be republished, usually within 24 hours.

Can you get an old book reprinted?

Any titles that can truly be called “antique” (books printed before 1925) are public domain and may be reprinted without any special permission or fees. There is no need to ask permission of or pay the author (or her family) or the original publisher.

How do you republish old books?

You must be the author who owns the copyright or the book has to be in the public domain. If you sold the copyrights to a publisher who has allowed the book to go out of print, you must re-acquire the rights to the book before you can either pitch it to a new publisher or self-publish it.

How do you relaunch a book?

Here are 5 key points:

1. Decide how much you want to change. A relaunch of a novel or book series could be as simple as slapping on new covers or changing the blurb on its listing on barnesandnoble.com.
2. Nothing is sacred.
3. Ask for help and look to others for inspiration.
4. If re-branding, make it consistent.
5. Pay it forward.

How do I get my book back to print?

Look at the publishing contract(s) and talk to your agent if they are still active. If the term of the contract (and any specified extensions) has expired, you can and should request that the publishing rights revert to you. Without an active agent, you will have to undertake this yourself.

Can a book be published twice?

Technically, the answer is yes. However, while it may be legal, technically, I would see this as unethical. If the book is published with the same title and credits the same author, then there is really no foul because the author is still getting credit.

How do I relaunch a self published book?

A Step-By-Step Guide To Relaunching Your Self-Published Book

1. Determine if your changes are important or extensive enough to merit a relaunch.
2. Create text that explains to readers (tactfully) why your revised edition is better.
3. Decide if you want new cover art to grab your readers’ attention.

Can I republish my book on Amazon?

Republishing books Click the ellipsis button (“…”) under KINDLE EBOOK ACTIONS next to the book you want to republish. Choose Edit eBook details. Make any changes. Republish.

How do I republish a book that is out of print?

How to Republish a Book That Is Out of Print. Republishing a book that is out of print can only happen if either of two conditions are true. You must be the author who owns the copyright or the book has to be in the public domain. If you sold the copyrights to a publisher who has allowed the book to go out of print,…

What happens when the publisher of a book goes out of business?

The rights to publish have reverted to the author (or the author’s estate). The publisher has gone out of business. The author and the publisher wish to part ways. The author wants to release a new edition or change the cover.

Can you self-publish a book that has been out of print?

You must be the author who owns the copyright or the book has to be in the public domain. If you sold the copyrights to a publisher who has allowed the book to go out of print, you must re-acquire the rights to the book before you can either pitch it to a new publisher or self-publish it.

Can I republish an e-book with a new title or cover?

You could republish an e-book with a new title or cover. However, this may confuse customers to the point that some of your previous customers buy a second copy of the same book by mistake, which could result in negative reviews. (Perhaps a clear explanation in the blurb could help minimize this.)