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Bookmaking Options and Specifics
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Bookmaking Options and Specifics
What is an ISBN and do I need to purchase my own? An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a universal code that publishers and booksellers use to identify and order books. As a part of all publishing packages for authors, we assign an ISBN to each title published. We also provide services for authors and publishers who own their own ISBNs as well. How long from manuscript to book? The formatting process varies depending on services the author chooses to incorporate into his or her publishing plan. Because self-publishing by its nature requires author involvement, the process is dependent upon each author's individual timeline. The very minimum timeline from manuscript to printed book would be 40 to 60 business days, which is roughly two to three months. Many authors' projects take longer than this. Does my book have to be a certain length for it to be published by BookSurge? Yes. BookSurge has both minimum and maximum page counts in order to ensure all books are properly bound. All books must have a minimum of 24 pages. The maximum page count for full-color interior books is 100. The maximum page count for black & white interior books is 740. Because black & white interior books tend to be longer and more challenging for you as the author to determine their page count before the book is formatted per your selected trim size and template, the chart below will help you determine what the maximum word count is for your book's trim size.
Do I have to submit my book in a certain format? Yes. If you have chosen one of our manuscript publishing options (utilizing one of the Author's Advantage Publishing Programs), your manuscript will need to be submitted in a .doc, .docx, .txt or .rtf format. If you have chosen one of BookSurge's print-ready Adobe PDF file submission options, your completed book will need to be submitted as an Adobe PDF with all images and fonts embedded. For more information, see the submission guidelines applicable to your sign-up type. What binding types do you offer? We use state-of-the-art binding equipment to perfect bind all of our trade paperback books. Perfect bound books are the standard type of paperback book you see in bookstores and libraries, with a flat spine and the cover wrapping from front to back. For our hard cover books, we offer the following types of styles:
BookSurge offers a variety of trim sizes. For authors who choose to submit their work in a fully-formatted, print-ready PDF file, the trim sizes range from a minimum of 4"(w) x 6"(h) to a maximum of 8.25" x 10.5." For authors submitting manuscripts with black & white interiors, we offer the following trim size options for both paperback and hard cover versions:
For authors submitting full color manuscripts, we offer the following trim size options for both paperback and hard cover versions:
How do I determine which trim size is best for my book? The trim sizes BookSurge offers for its manuscript submissions are each standard trim sizes commonly used for trade paperback books. Looking at the books on your shelf at home and in your local bookstore will give you an idea of the different trim sizes. When determining which trim size is best for your book, think about its end applications. Are you writing a novel that people will want to take with them while traveling? If so, you may want to consider a 5.25" x 8" or a 6" x 9" trim size so that your book fits neatly into a small bag. Your BookSurge publishing consultant can also help you in determining which trim size best suits your needs. Can I have my book in a hard cover version as well? For an additional fee, BookSurge offers its authors the option of making a hard cover version of their book available after their trade paperback book achieves print-ready status. Hard cover titles do not carry the same availability options as trade paperback books. Each trim size option available for manuscript submissions can be upgraded to a hard cover version. Authors who submit print-ready Adobe PDF files will need to use one of BookSurge's standard trim sizes if they wish to have a hard cover version. In what languages can I publish my book? Authors who submit fully-formatted, publish ready PDF book files are able to submit their work in any language they choose. For authors who submit manuscripts to be formatted by BookSurge, we only accept files composed in the English language at this time. My book needs some professional proofreading and editing. Can you help? Self-editing is one of the most challenging tasks for a writer to perform. Many publishing experts recommend that authors seek the valuable impartiality of professional editing. There is no substitute for top-notch editing in producing a compelling book. BookSurge offers editorial services for your book through our network of professional editors including basic and comprehensive copy editing, as well as marketing copy assistance for your back cover text, author bio and more. Please see our editorial services and marketing options for more details. Can I include images in my book? Yes. BookSurge offers several publishing options for the inclusion of images in your book. The Total Design Freedom Publishing Program was developed specifically for custom book creation, including tiered levels of interior image inclusion. Or, for an additional fee with your black & white manuscript submission, you may add up to 50 black & white images to your book. See the information on the Author's Advantage Publishing Program for Black & White Manuscripts for specific pricing. Included in the price of our full color manuscript publishing programs, authors may submit up to 50 full-color images. Authors who choose to submit fully-formatted, publish ready PDF book files may include as many images as they wish. BookSurge considers any object besides non-standard English language text you wish to include in your book an image. In addition to photographs and graphic images, any graphs, charts, foreign characters, tables, mathematical equations, columns, text boxes, are also considered images and must be treated as such with your submission. I want to include images in my book; how do I do this? All digital images must be submitted as a JPEG or TIFF at a resolution of 300 dpi or higher at the exact size you wish for them to appear in your book. Please refer to our Digital Image Guide for more information on how to properly submit your images to create the best looking book possible and to avoid delays in the publication process. What options are available for creating and designing my book's cover? BookSurge has many options for creating a memorable, attention-getting cover for your book. Each of our manuscript submission packages include your choice of cover background color and cover design template. Many of the templates allow you to submit your own image for inclusion. For authors wanting to add an extra special touch, we offer several custom cover design options - unique cover, signature cover and illustrated cover - where you work with a graphic designer to bring your vision to life. Can I include an index in my book? BookSurge can format an index provided by the author in Microsoft Word format or PDF, but it is the author's responsibility to indicate the significant terms and content they wish to include in their index and specify each term's location in the book. See the appropriate Submission Specifications available in the Author Resources pages for more information on how to properly submit your index. What if I want to make changes to my book after it is complete and available for sale? The beauty of print-on-demand is that the author's work is stored in digital format and can be revised and updated at any time. Contact your BookSurge representative for specific information about making revisions to your work. Note that applicable fees may apply and that your book will be unavailable for new manufacture while revisions are being made. |
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