Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing is a platform used by many to achieve their goals to become independent authors. However, there is a better alternative to Amazon KDP and that is Agora Publishing. Even though Amazon KDP seems to be taking a significant portion of the publicity, AgoraPublishing is a much better option for those interested in controlling their own publishing. This piece will highlight how Agora is an excellent alternative to Amazon KDP.

Established in 1997, Agora is a not-for-profit venture that simplifies publishing for all categories of writers. It is available to writers all over Canada and also across the globe. With a range of publishing services, it has become the tool of choice for many teachers, writers, university and community college professors and several others whose aim is to do self-publishing of their works.

By taking a look at the array of services on offer from Agora, it is easy to see why it is the preferred option for so many. It offers outstanding quality and excellence in all the services on its list. These include self-publishing, book distribution, search engine optimization services, advertorials and many more.

Talking of self-publishing, clients can be sure of getting the very best with Agora Publishing. Customers get the most comprehensive and personalized packages at every level of production. For example, for those who are just starting out with this brand, there are book self-publishing information sessions and they are totally free. These sessions can be done with a representative of Agora Publishing that you can meet physically or they can be organized on Skype via Meet-Ups. Whichever option of the information session a client opts for, it is totally free.

With Agora Publishing, a detailed evaluation of the manuscript and all aspects of the pre-marketing phase are covered. These include book cover design (this can be a single image or multiple image design, it all depends on what the client wants), connection of writer’s website or other platforms to social media forums. Others include free ISBN (International Standard Book Number) registration, work description and even promotional video for the book(s) on online platforms like YouTube.

As for the manuscript itself, there is first-class peer review and copy editing that will leave the book polished and enticing. For the book production, there are high-quality typesetting and layout services but that is not all. Agora Publishing also handles the stages of marketing after the book has been published.

In other words, this brand will not leave you alone after you have published your book. It will do all that is needed to ensure that your book ranks on the bestseller list. In order to achieve this, there are book agency services, media relations, and promotional services, book distribution deals and book publicist services. The best part of all these marketing services is that Agora Publishing will not charge you a dime for it. If there is an alternative that should be considered as far as Amazon KDP is concerned, then it is Agora Publishing.