Steps After Onboarding

Next Steps:

Below are next steps for each of our services. Click here for a production timeline for your reference.

Editing and Proofreading

  • If you signed up for one of our editorial services, we will begin the editing process now. Once we begin this, you will receive a notification with estimated turnaround times.
  • If you signed up for our Developmental Edit service, we will be performing two pre-production rounds of edits before we begin the formatting and layout of your book. We will be performing a post-production proofread after your layout has been completed.
  • If you signed up for our Copy Edit or Proofread services, we will be performing one round of pre-production edits before we begin the formatting and layout of your book. We will be performing a post-production proofread after your layout has been completed.

Cover Design

  • If you signed up for our Cover Design service, we will begin work on your front cover mockup now. Your Author Manager will provide an estimated return date within 1-2 business days.
  • Once you’ve approved your front cover, we will move onto the back cover and spine.
  • You are allowed unlimited revisions until publication.
  • Before proofing or publication, we will template your cover for our printers.

Paperback/Hardcover Layout & Distribution

  • If you signed up for an editorial service, we will begin work on your book’s formatting and layout once we have completed the pre-production round(s) of edits. If you did not sign up for an editorial service, we will begin work on your book’s interior formatting and layout now.
  • We will format and lay out the first 1-2 chapters of your book and send for your approval before we move onto the full file. You are involved every step of the way.
  • We will create your book’s “front matter” (i.e. title pages, copyright page, table of contents, etc.) for you.
  • Reminder for Base authors: If your final layout exceeds 200 pages, you will be invoiced $1/page for all pages beyond 200 prior to publication.

eBook Conversion & Distribution

  • We will begin work on your eBook files once we have completed your print-edition files. If you did not sign up for a print-edition service, we will begin as soon as we have your final manuscript.