Publication planning
Clarify the intended audience, book formats, release priorities, and the tasks that need to happen before publication.
THE FOCUSA written production scope and milestone plan.
FROM MANUSCRIPT TO PUBLISHED BOOK
A story on your desk.
A book in their hands.
Navigate the practical decisions that turn a finished manuscript into a book, with thoughtful support for print, digital editions, and release preparation.
Discuss your project ↗Publishing is a series of important choices. Make them with a clear plan.
The format of your book, the way it is presented, and the route it takes to readers all deserve attention. We help you understand those choices and bring the agreed pieces together, while keeping your goals at the center of the project.
A GOOD FIT FORAuthors preparing a first release, developing a new edition, or seeking production support for a completed manuscript.
SHAPED AROUND YOUR MANUSCRIPT
What we can help with.
Your proposal defines the exact services and deliverables included in your project.
Interior preparation
Organize front matter, chapters, headings, page numbers, and back matter into a consistent reading experience. Print and ebook layouts have different requirements.
THE FOCUSInterior formatting for the formats agreed in your proposal.
Print & digital readiness
Prepare files against the specifications of the selected production or distribution platform, and review proof versions before release.
THE FOCUSAgreed production files and a pre-publication review stage.
Release & distribution guidance
Work through categories, book descriptions, metadata, ISBN considerations, and platform submission steps appropriate to your chosen route.
THE FOCUSA release checklist and guidance for selected platforms.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
A considered process.
Define the edition
Choose the formats, manuscript scope, and publication route.
Prepare the files
Coordinate layout, cover specifications, metadata, and proof review.
Review & release
Confirm approvals and complete the agreed publication steps.
A GOOD PLACE TO START
Bring your book.
And a little context.
- Your manuscript and approximate word count
- Your genre and intended readership
- Preferred print or digital formats
- Your target release date, if you have one
A FEW HELPFUL ANSWERS
Before we begin.
Can I publish in both print and ebook formats?
Yes, both can be discussed in the scope. Each format needs its own preparation and checks; availability and technical specifications depend on the platform you choose.
Is distribution the same as bookstore placement?
No. Making a book available through a platform or distributor does not guarantee that physical bookstores will stock it. We discuss the specific route and what it can realistically provide.
Do I need an ISBN?
ISBN requirements depend on the edition and the publishing platform. We can help you identify the relevant requirements and discuss ownership and sourcing before release.
How long does publishing take?
The schedule depends on manuscript readiness, formats, design needs, revisions, and third-party review. A project timeline is discussed after the scope is understood.
YOUR STORY STARTS THE CONVERSATION
Let’s talk about your next chapter.
Tell us about your book and the support you’re looking for.
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