What New Authors Need Before Publishing Their First Book

A finished manuscript is a major milestone, but publishing also requires formatting, cover files, metadata, accounts, and distribution preparation.

Publishing & Authors

What New Authors Need Before Publishing Their First Book

Finishing the manuscript is a major milestone, but publishing also requires technical preparation for formatting, cover files, metadata, accounts, and distribution.

1

Your Manuscript Is the Beginning

Final Manuscript

Complete major text edits before final layout whenever possible.
Book Details

Prepare your final title, subtitle, author name, description, categories, and keywords.
2

Print Books and eBooks Are Different

Print Book

Interior layout, trim size, margins, bleed, page count, and a full wrap cover all matter.
eBook

Digital books use flexible formatting designed to adapt to different screens, devices, and reading applications.

Your Book Cover Is More Than an Image

A printed book cover usually includes the front cover, spine, and back cover in one correctly sized file. The final measurements depend on trim size, page count, paper choice, and publishing specifications.

3

Publishing Without Giving Up Control

Authors should understand which publishing accounts will be used and keep ownership of their author and publishing accounts whenever possible.

4

Book Publishing Services

Book Formatting

Interior preparation for professional print and digital publication.
Cover Design

Custom covers and existing-cover adjustments for publishing specifications.
eBook Creation

Digital book preparation for compatible publishing platforms.
Publishing Setup

File preparation and guidance for platforms such as Amazon KDP and Google Play Books.
Audiobook Production

Audiobook production and digital file preparation.
Author Web Presence

A professional place for readers to learn about you and your work.

From Your Files to a Finished Publication

You bring the manuscript and your vision. We help prepare the files and guide the technical steps needed to move your book closer to publication.

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