STEP 1: Determine your needs
Your project may require work in one or more of the service areas listed below.

  1. Strategic planning for branding, market analysis, product planning, development, and distribution
  2. Editorial and writing for manuscript, front and back matter, cover text, and blurbs
  3. Studio production for page layout, photo retouching, graphics, and cover design
  4. Print management for bound books, e-books, and marketing materials using offset printing, print-on-demand, and letter press
  5. Marketing services for sales and promotion, social and broadcast media, reviews, events, public relations, websites, and mailers

STEP 3: Call or email for an estimate

We can usually provide a ballpark estimate over the phone. A schedule and written estimate will follow within two business days. Rush and double-rush service is available when schedules permit.

STEP 4: Submit author materials

Organize and prepare your materials to email or for upload to a cloud server.

Strategic Planning: Submit project proposal including general description, target audience, target market, key selling points, competitive titles, table of contents, and author bio.

Editorial: Submit manuscript in MS Word including graphics with caption copy; front matter including table of contents, dedication, copyright information, foreword or preface, and ISBN if required; back matter including endnotes, bibliography, index, author bio(s), and advertising; and front and back cover text.

Studio Production: Submit final edited and proofread manuscript including all front and back matter for interior page design and layout; photos and graphics for retouching; file sizing and optimization; flight-check for front cover, back cover and spine; and hard-copy proofing as required.

Print Management: Submit interior page and cover pre-flighted files, format specifications, quantities, and delivery information.

Marketing: Submit your marketing objectives including biographical information and budget.

E-books

We produce e-books for popular readers in formats that include EPUB, KDP (Kindle), and PDF.

Outsourcing checklist

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