Second City Books . . .  

                                                    Chicago's First Self-Publishing Choice    

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Authors Now Have Choices 

Gone are the days of submitting endless query letters to traditional publishers or book agents, waiting by the phone for months and, if you’re lucky, getting the courtesy of a rejection letter. 

The publishing industry has changed.  Traditional publishers rarely pay out advances to unknown authors, and agents are becoming a thing of the past.  More importantly, self-publishing no longer carries any stigma – it’s a credible, affordable, and easy way for authors to get their books into the marketplace.

The flip side of the coin is that now there are many self-publishers out there and knowing who will offer you the service and the quality you deserve can be difficult.  You certainly don’t want a pushy sales force over-promising and under-delivering.  Or an inexperienced teenager trying to answer your publishing questions.  Or worse yet, a poorly laid-out and printed book that reflects negatively back to you and your work. 

                                     We Understand Your Journey

Second City Books (SCB) is the self-publishing division of Windy City Publishers, a Chicago-based hybrid publishing company.  We understand the author’s journey, and every SCB client benefits from the expertise and experience of the Windy City Publishers team.  Second City Books offers a complete line of a la carte publishing products and services designed to meet the challenges authors face in today’s dynamic publishing world.

With a minimal investment, authors can get their books professionally typeset, printed, and distributed world-wide.  They own their own material, make higher-than-average profit margins, and more importantly – are in the driver’s seat of their own project.

Finding Your Road To Success

Understanding the entire publishing process and the essential elements can help you on the road to success, and we have developed an affordable line of products that will assist you in making the decisions that work best for you.  Not sure where to start?  Begin with our easy-to-follow guide map on our Start Here page.  Then, check out our Publishing Basics products and services for an overview of how the publishing industry works.  Or look through our Editing or Manuscript Development products that can assure you a professionally organized book.  Looking for some assistance with the marketing aspect after you publish? Our Marketing and Design products can help you take your book to the next level.  Whatever your publishing needs, we have the experience and the knowledge to help you produce the best book possible. 

      Look through our Products and Services page or call to talk with a publishing expert today!

                                       (888) 673-7126          info@secondcitybooks.com