What is D2M?

Direct-2-Market (D2M) is a new, innovative publishing model that empowers content creators to meet changing consumer needs for their content in the 21st Century. View our chart below highlighting the key differences between the traditional, hybrid, and D2M publishing models.

Publishing Model Comparison Chart

Traditional Publishing Model Hybrid Publishing Model GMSC’s Direct-to-Market Publishing Model
Author must submit a proposal and await approval or rejection oft-times repeating multiple times Author receives immediate acceptance and approval of proposed publication from publisher Author receives affirmation as the Publisher of his own content and his needs are served based on a tailored plan for success
Typical time to market: 18-24 mos. Typical time to market: 6-9 mos. Typical time to market: as fast as your plan and budget allows
Exclusive publishing rights assigned to publisher in perpetuity Exclusive publishing rights assigned to publisher in perpetuity All rights remain with and are controlled by the author, the Publisher
Sublicensing rights assigned to publisher in perpetuity Sublicensing rights assigned to publisher in perpetuity All rights remain with and are controlled by the author, the Publisher
Publisher undertakes all costs related to the manuscript and editorial process Author undertakes all editorial cost, presenting a print ready manuscript to publisher Goodwill Media will provide editorial guidance and assistance in the development of the manuscript based on author’s needs and a pre-set quote
Full editorial control resides with publisher Editorial control resides with author albeit publisher reserves rights to change the manuscript As Publisher, all control to the content developed by the author remains with the author
Author is not obligated to invest in a purchase of his own titles although if he likes, may purchase at good discount Author is obligated to invest in a significant purchase of his own titles as a condition of being published Author as Publisher is free to do as he likes since the books will be printed on demand. No requirement to carry or store inventory.
Author receives a royalty between 15-20% depending on the quantity escalators Author receives a royalty between 15-30% depending on the quantity escalators As Publisher, you receive all the income, typically 3 times the rate of royalties
Author typically receives a royalty advance which is based on sales projections Author may receive a nominal royalty advance; no guarantees As above, the author as Publisher is entitled to all the income from sales
Author is obligated to share in marketing efforts. Author will not be accepted if he does not have an effective platform. Author is obligated to share in marketing efforts Author as Publisher decides as to which marketing channels to engage and at what level
Author receives limited support as an emerging author Author receives limited support as an emerging author Author as Publishers receives support during the Author 2 Publisher transformation from start to finish which includes all the architecture for an emerging publishing operation, a mindset for success and marketing and promotional support.
Christian Conciliation is not usually offered for conflict resolution Christian Conciliation is not usually offered for conflict resolution Christian Conciliation is always offered for conflict resolution
Author enjoys prestige as being published under certain restrictions, limitations, and obligations Author enjoys prestige as being published under certain restrictions, limitations, and obligations Author enjoys all the rights, responsibilities, privileges, and freedom of being his own Publisher

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