How to prepare a print-ready book
Check trim size, page layout, cover files, fonts, bleed and final proofing before sending a paperback or hardcover file for review.
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Guides for Authors
Practical book-publishing guidance
Publishing a book involves more than uploading a manuscript. Authors need a clear route for preparing files, understanding ISBN responsibilities, choosing a format, and following the work from review to release. This guide hub explains the decisions that matter before you submit.
Start with the publishing plans, then use the focused guides below when you are ready to prepare your book.
ISBN, copyright and book editions
Learn which book details should be final before ISBN work begins and keep your author, title and edition information consistent.
Read the ISBN guide →From manuscript to publication
A good publishing workflow has clear stages: submission, file review, agreement, production, listing and author updates.
Review the publishing process →Paperback, hardcover or eBook?
Compare the practical differences between print and digital editions, including preparation, reader experience and the project scope to confirm.
Explore edition choices →How book distribution works
Understand listing, marketplace review, print fulfilment, author copies and the sales records that help authors follow a published book.
Read distribution guidance →What to ask before choosing a publisher
Use a clear checklist for rights, pricing, formats, ISBN, file ownership, timelines and the updates you should receive.
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