#CD-ROM Publishing Bus.
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I am an aspiring entrant in the CD-ROM publishing business who is evaluating
the market potential for a CD-ROM product that would be a complilation of 3-5
related print sources onto a disc. I have reviwed most of the relevant files
in the forum library on the publishing process. I have com to the realization
that I will never have the technical expertise to create the product and will
have to rely on the numerous vendors and consultants to provide technical &
manufacturing assistance.
I am looking for the best sources of non-technical information on:
1. CD-ROM Publishing for Novices
2. Data Acquisition
3. Marketing of CD-ROMs
The questions I have center on:
* How receptive are print publishers to having their data incorporated into
CD-ROM products?
* How are such deal structured? (Exclusive vs. Nonexclusive, Royalty
percentages etc…)
* What is the best way to approch print publishers?
* General marketing strategies for CD-ROM? (Distribution, Pricing,
Advertising etc…)
The bibliography put out by OPA lists books such as:
"Publish Yourself on CD-ROM"
"The CD-ROM Handbook"
"Apple CD-ROM Handbook"
"Guide to CD-ROM"
Which of these books would best answer my questions concerning the startup of a
CD-ROM publishing business? Help on finding any other sources would be greatly
appreciated. I would also like to exchange ideas and suggestions with any
other aspiring publishers.
Thanx
Derek Kirk
I recently produced my first CD for my day job company – 5000 copies for a
Federal agency involving text and images.
I have also been talking to a few friends about producing some niche "print"
based CD's on my own <our own, I guess>.
I would be glad to discuss what we are doing and share experiences. Feel free
to call me in the evenings — I am in the East Coast — at (301) 229-4924.
– Dan