If you are unsure about trim size, pricing, distribution options, or publishing format, you may schedule a free consultation.
We will discuss:
Your book goals
Format options (Print / eBook / Both)
Timeline expectations
Recommended publishing pathway
Submit your completed manuscript for free evaluation.
We will:
Review file condition
Confirm suitability for publication
Identify formatting or editing needs
Determine production requirements
There is no obligation to proceed.
After review, we provide:
Recommended publishing package
Required services (formatting, editing, etc.)
Estimated timeline
Optional services (marketing, distribution upgrades)
You decide whether to proceed
Before activation, you must review our Self-Publishing Services Agreement.
By proceeding with payment or completing the Title Setup Form, you acknowledge acceptance of the Agreement and associated policies.
Transparency is important. We want you fully informed before production begins
You confirm:
Book format (Paperback / Hardcover / eBook)
Trim size
Interior type (Black & White / Colour)
Paper stock
Binding style
Distribution preference
Initial retail price (if known)
This ensures production accuracy
The Title Setup Form is the official activation step.
At this stage, you provide:
Final book title
Subtitle
Author name (exact spelling)
Book description
Author bio
ISBN selection (yours or ours)
Distribution preferences
Once submitted, your project enters formal production.
We confirm payment terms.
Typically:
50% deposit to begin production
Remaining balance due before final publication
No production begins until payment is confirmed
You are assigned a publishing consultant who becomes your primary contact throughout production.
Your consultant gathers:
Cover preferences
Styling requirements
Any additional design details
Clear communication ensures accuracy
We begin:
Professional interior formatting
Cover design (template-based or custom)
ISBN assignment (if applicable)
Metadata setup
Production timelines typically range from 3–7 working days for initial proofs
You receive:
PDF proof of the interior (Book Block)
PDF proof of the full cover (Front, Spine, Back)
You must carefully review for:
Typos
Layout issues
Title accuracy
Spine alignment
Pricing confirmation
No further steps proceed until you approve.
Revisions are handled under the Revisions Policy
Before publishing, we confirm:
Final retail price
Wholesale distribution discount
Projected royalty per unit
We may provide guidance calculations, but the final decision is yours
Once:
Final payment is received
Proofs are approved
Pricing is confirmed
Your files are released into the production schedule.
Books are printed via Print-on-Demand and activated within the distribution network.
You may request a printed proof copy for physical review before full activation.
Delivery timeline: approximately 5–10 business days (location dependent).
If approved, final distribution proceeds
Your book becomes available through:
Amazon marketplaces
Ingram wholesale network
Barnes & Noble
Chapters/Indigo
Christianbook
Other global retailers
Availability timing may vary by platform
If applicable:
Required legal deposit copies are processed
Complimentary author copies are shipped
Additional author copies may be ordered at print cost
Shipping timelines vary by region
After publication, you may:
Order author copies
Adjust pricing
Request revisions
Add marketing services
Update metadata
Your book remains active through Print-on-Demand unless deactivated.
2–4 weeks, depending on:
Revision cycles
Payment timing
Print proof requests
Distribution processing