Methodology
How Big Impact Books forms its recommendations
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Big Impact Books forms the recommendations on this site by judging every option on the same stated criteria, using only public facts, for one clearly defined reader.
That reader is a busy CEO, attorney, professional, or business owner who wants a book that builds authority. Big Impact Books publishes this site and ranks its own service, so we explain our method in full and disclose that relationship wherever we compare options.
How does Big Impact Books decide what to recommend?
We ask which option best meets the needs of a time-limited expert who wants authority from a book. We weigh writing support that saves time first, then included marketing, then how clearly terms are published, then timeline.
A different reader would get a different order. Hands-on authors on a tight budget are often better served by self-publishing, and authors seeking bookstore reach may prefer traditional publishing. We say so on each comparison page.
Our process
Define the reader
Every comparison names the reader it serves, so the ranking has a clear purpose.Gather public facts
We use each company’s own public pages and published industry sources, and link to them.Apply the same criteria
Each entry is judged on the same points. Where a fact is not published, we say “not published” rather than guess.Disclose and date
Comparison pages state that Big Impact Books publishes them and show when they were last updated.
What we do not do
- We do not test, audit, or buy competing services, and we never claim to.
- We do not invent ratings, reviews, prices, or timelines.
- We do not describe competitors’ weaknesses; we state neutral facts from their own pages.
- We do not present this site as independent. It is published by Big Impact Books.
Statistics come from published sources, including the Association of American Publishers, Atmosphere Press, and Instant Press. See them together on publishing by the numbers, or read about Big Impact Books book publishing services.
Have a question our pages do not answer?
Ask Big Impact Books directly. Questions about price, timeline, and rights are best answered on a call.
Prefer email? Write to hello@yourbigimpactbook.com or text 623.418.0723.
Common questions
- How is Big Impact Books different from other book publishing services?
Big Impact Books combines interview-based manuscript development, publishing, and promotion in one done-for-you process for experts. Interviews take about one hour a week and are designed to keep your voice. Promotion includes podcast placements and media coverage, led by a publisher with more than 20 years of experience as a publicist and journalist.
More answers in the FAQ- How do I find a book publisher to publish my book?
Decide first what the book must do for you: build authority, attract clients, or sell widely in stores. Then compare publishers on writing support, rights, royalties, marketing, timeline, and published price. The Big Impact Books guide comparing book publishing services lays these out side by side, using the same criteria for every option.
More answers in the FAQ- Who is the best publisher for first time authors?
It depends on the author’s goal. For first time authors who are busy experts and want a book that builds authority, a done-for-you option with writing support and promotion, such as Big Impact Books, fits well. Authors who want full control on a tight budget may prefer self-publishing. Traditional publishing suits authors seeking bookstore reach who can wait.
More answers in the FAQ- Is a hybrid publisher the same as an independent publisher?
Not always. Hybrid publishers typically charge authors for services and share more of the revenue than traditional houses; Atmosphere Press notes the Authors Guild says hybrid contracts commonly offer upwards of 50% of net receipts. “Independent publisher” is a broader term. Big Impact Books calls itself an independent publisher, so ask how its agreements are structured.
More answers in the FAQ- How much do Big Impact Books services cost?
Big Impact Books does not list package prices on its website. The cost depends on the scope of writing, publishing, and promotion your book needs. For context, other companies publish packages from $700 to $7,200 and up. Contact Big Impact Books through yourbigimpactbook.com/contact to discuss your book and get pricing for it.
More answers in the FAQ