tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post1384916646903927063..comments2023-10-17T16:44:08.588+03:00Comments on Fake Plastic Souks: How To Self-Publish In The UAEAlexanderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-18110667263474161722017-05-18T16:57:15.444+03:002017-05-18T16:57:15.444+03:00Hi Zena. Don't bother copyrighting your book -...Hi Zena. Don't bother copyrighting your book - having published it, you're entitled to as much protection internationally as you would if you had put it in a gilded copyright cage. The chances of anyone in Dubai ripping it off (which is the only place where a Dubai or UAE copyright application will matter) are so remote I really, really wouldn't bother!Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-7694477102953179252017-05-18T07:55:05.835+03:002017-05-18T07:55:05.835+03:00Hi Alexander, Thanks for this great post! I was wo...Hi Alexander, Thanks for this great post! I was wondering if you can provide some information on how you've purchased copyright for your book. I've contacted the Dubai Copyright Office and they're asking for $1300 which is much higher than what you pay in the US. Appreciate any feedback on this matter. <br />Zena MurphyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-40926838556781031632017-03-11T09:04:37.980+03:002017-03-11T09:04:37.980+03:00Hi Dave
Licensing costs in the UAE are as per the...Hi Dave<br /><br />Licensing costs in the UAE are as per the post - Dhs 25. Printing cost, you can either upload the book to Createspace and they will tell you how much they charge per book and how much royalty you can make depending on the cover price you set or you could get a quote from Jamalon. Get in touch with Reem Al Khatib there - r dot alkhatib at jamalon dot com.Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-14002890434517590932017-03-11T01:16:07.152+03:002017-03-11T01:16:07.152+03:00Hi,
This whole article is of really wonderful help...Hi,<br />This whole article is of really wonderful help.<br />I was trying to get my poetry book to be published, and it's around 60 pages.<br />How much do you estimate the total cost for printing and obtaining licenses to be?<br />Thank you for your time!<br />- David JacobsDave Jacobsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-22484447410883359412017-01-08T18:09:46.980+03:002017-01-08T18:09:46.980+03:00Hiya Stacey - you can deal with distributors direc...Hiya Stacey - you can deal with distributors direct as far as I'm aware - I have been! There's Jashanmal, Le Ciel (who do Virgin), Tawseel and others. Right now I'm selling my books directly through WH Smith rather than a distributor.<br /><br />Don't expect lightning fast sales reports, payments or communications. That's all!Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-66059071883882959792017-01-08T16:50:02.932+03:002017-01-08T16:50:02.932+03:00Hi Alexander, Thanks for the great post! I've ...Hi Alexander, Thanks for the great post! I've written a children's nature/activity book. I have approval from the NMC and an ISBN number. I've printed the book locally and have been selling at the Christmas markets. Now I'l like to try to get into bookstores. Can you recommend a book distribution company? I'm hoping I can deal with them directly as in individual rather than needing my own trading license? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! Stacey Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03408515019928627442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-5175084588325715442016-11-10T21:47:54.190+03:002016-11-10T21:47:54.190+03:00Permision for UAE sorry spelt wrongPermision for UAE sorry spelt wrongAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384852808903982964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-12796131761103933382016-11-10T21:46:28.444+03:002016-11-10T21:46:28.444+03:00Its me again my book is already online in more tha...Its me again my book is already online in more than 8 countries.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384852808903982964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-16636404699871253152016-11-10T21:44:25.974+03:002016-11-10T21:44:25.974+03:00Good evening Alexander. I am so happy I found this...Good evening Alexander. I am so happy I found this article. I am already a published in Australia my question is do I need a permission to print in UEA. Do I need a new ISBN number I am looking at doing a book launch do I need a permission for that. I would really appreciate your answer. With Sincere GratitudeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11384852808903982964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-70725900027528210332016-09-07T19:45:21.582+03:002016-09-07T19:45:21.582+03:00Hey Zainab
It's a moveable feast - depends on...Hey Zainab<br /><br />It's a moveable feast - depends on page count 'pagination', paper quality, print type (mono, colour), binding and more. For a 250 page novel on novel paper with a colour cover, laminated, you're looking at around Dhs15 per copy for a 1,000 run. That could be Dhs12 or Dhs18 depending on specification and your negotiating prowess!!! :)Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-30693751225374561612016-08-29T11:07:45.873+03:002016-08-29T11:07:45.873+03:00Hi,
Really useful post. Could be a slightly redund...Hi,<br />Really useful post. Could be a slightly redundant question but what is the average cost of printing a fiction book in collaboration with a printing house? What's the total cost of publishing a 1,000 copies?Zainab Mansoornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-41539167956256575782016-05-09T07:57:01.622+03:002016-05-09T07:57:01.622+03:00Hi Mehnaz
Do you mean delivery option? I use the ...Hi Mehnaz<br /><br />Do you mean delivery option? I use the expedited delivery, which costs little more than express but usually gets books to me within 1-2 weeks from order and is delivered to your doorstep.<br /><br />Jordanian bookseller Jamalon is opening up a POD operation here in the UAE, which will mean Createspace service and quality with local free delivery, which will up the ante somewhat as, unless you're selling direct, the delivery charge plus 50% local bookseller commissions mean selling POD books in the UAE costs more than the cover price!Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-21065174109044287972016-05-09T07:42:04.496+03:002016-05-09T07:42:04.496+03:00Hi There.
This Article has been a treasure chest...Hi There. <br /><br />This Article has been a treasure chest of information. May I ask. What payment option you choose in Createspace for UAE? And how long it took to reach you ?? <br /><br /><br />Thanks<br /><br />MehnazAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16452670168287487163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-69846935066985875472016-04-26T11:22:38.538+03:002016-04-26T11:22:38.538+03:00Hi Yasser
Truth is, I don't know (so when you...Hi Yasser<br /><br />Truth is, I don't know (so when you find out, do tell!) - it would make sense that a magazine or series get approval in advance, but I really don't know. I'd suggest putting in a call to the NMC in Abu Dhabi...Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-1242604639410831732016-04-26T11:07:10.551+03:002016-04-26T11:07:10.551+03:00Can't thank you enough for this. my writing pa...Can't thank you enough for this. my writing partner and I are trying to get approval to distribute a comic. We were scratching our heads on how to go about it. This definitely helps. I'm not sure if you will have the answer to this, but if you have a series of books you want to publish like a 6 series comic book, do you need to submit each one individually? or is there another process. I checked out the NMC site. It's confusing.Yasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13082588215612225766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-47342975092263138992016-04-23T10:08:42.679+03:002016-04-23T10:08:42.679+03:00NMC = National Media Council. Have offices in Qusa...NMC = National Media Council. Have offices in Qusais and main office in Abu Dhabi.Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-83459591934339737072016-04-23T06:11:30.119+03:002016-04-23T06:11:30.119+03:00hi,
but which NMC are u talkin bout.Is it the hosp...hi,<br />but which NMC are u talkin bout.Is it the hospital???Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07406930744323329018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-65024681966165510322015-11-21T08:21:47.444+03:002015-11-21T08:21:47.444+03:00No, distributors will make payments to individuals...No, distributors will make payments to individuals and the NMC will likewise deal with you as an individual without asking for trade licenses etc.<br /><br />As for printers, as long as you have a 'permission to print', they'll gladly take your money!<br /><br />The only issue with payments from disties is it takes an age for them to reconcile and make payments. Olives and Beirut sold out over a year ago and I have yet to have my final reconciliation!!!Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-7772279443106411792015-11-20T22:42:11.423+03:002015-11-20T22:42:11.423+03:00Very interesting and thanks for the useful info! D...Very interesting and thanks for the useful info! Don't you need to register a company of some sorts in the UAE to be able to get paid when your books are purchased ? thanksCameladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15757857985784382186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-56744419521810388132015-05-13T08:44:39.836+03:002015-05-13T08:44:39.836+03:00Hey, Dina.
You can buy a UAE ISBN from the Minist...Hey, Dina.<br /><br />You can buy a UAE ISBN from the Ministry of Youth and Culture in Qusais. It costs Dhs200 (paid for with an e-Dirham card) and you should submit five copies of your published book with the ISBN back to them when you've published it.<br /><br />Clearly, with a UAE ISBN and printing in the UAE, you'll need to submit the manuscript to the National Media Council. Alternatively, if you publish with Createspace, they can assign an ISBN number for you.<br /><br />Don't forget, it confers no rights or any other lien over your work, it's purely a stocking code like you'd use to identify a tin of beans!<br /><br />:)Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-7523270036198816562015-05-13T06:48:24.711+03:002015-05-13T06:48:24.711+03:00Please help, I live in Dubai and for now I decided...Please help, I live in Dubai and for now I decided to publish my book as an e book only, do I have to buy an ISBNs from here or can I buy it from Bowker direct? Many thanks xxDinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06620144298500093423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-91731808793094303092014-06-02T10:50:08.011+03:002014-06-02T10:50:08.011+03:00Finally!!!!! Thank you for such sane advice. I am ...Finally!!!!! Thank you for such sane advice. I am so glad I found this post on google before going all the way to Ghusais for meeting with the printer. I didn't know you need a different ISBN for UAE- isn't it standard, and global once you have paid for it? I also didn't know the problem of wood-free and novel paper although a publisher sent me a quote for 'art paper'! I am even more convinced now that it will be far more easier and better quality to just get it printed in India. But what about Distribution then? How do you convince Jashanmal or Kinkoniya or Borders to keep your book? and how do you fulfill those orders from India e.g., or even egypt for that matter? Bring them in a suitcase? Gosh! never knew selling could be so much harder than actual writing!!!! But thanks for guidance and wonderful advice...regards. P.S.: Wish I had read this post before going on KDP- then i would have known that the book will not be available in Dubai! BTW, are you based in Dubai? Aha! and on more thing- you do mention that with CreateSpace printing a book costs nothing- but then the cost of the book itself is so forbidding, it feels criminal to sell my book at that money. Any thoughts on that?MindSpeakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00370900749823484643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-85443044479553131282014-02-24T23:08:52.386+03:002014-02-24T23:08:52.386+03:00Very useful informationVery useful informationAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04272233810482665023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-70061305864197182612014-01-12T08:35:45.882+03:002014-01-12T08:35:45.882+03:00Farah - you can go directly to the NMC in Abu Dhab...Farah - you can go directly to the NMC in Abu Dhabi for 'permission to publish' and then the Ministry of Youth and Culture for your ISBN - not sure where they are in Abu Dhabi.<br /><br />I don't know of a printing press in AUH that stocks 'novel paper' so you might end up printing in Dubai. <br /><br />Printing in Lebanon, say (Or China, which is of course cheaper) would notionally mean you don't have to get 'permission to publish' but you still have to get permission to distribute. Practically, these days, neither is lightly withheld.<br /><br />It'll cost you about Dhs 10-12,000 to print a thousand or so books. If you go POD with Createspace, it'll cost you not one penny...<br /><br />Hope that helps! :)Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14141884153180374138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7655889105820772060.post-25829316657977358212014-01-11T23:25:55.227+03:002014-01-11T23:25:55.227+03:00Thank you. Im completely oblivious on the whole ma...Thank you. Im completely oblivious on the whole matter. Its like my book doesnt WANT to see the light. Im in Abu Dhabi though so can I skip the whold Dubai thing?? And will this cost me an arm and a leg? Oh, and are there more constraints content-wise when publishing rather than importing a book Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15557776052855523692noreply@blogger.com