Please keep in mind that these numbers apply to your final book’s page count not the page count of your original manuscript. And finally, our color paperbacks can be between 24 to 480 pages. Our hardcover black and white books can be between 108 and 740 pages. Our black & white paperback books can be between 48 and 740 pages. We can publish books of nearly any length but our printer does have some page minimums and maximums, which vary depending on the book type you are publishing. If you need help doing this, watch our video tutorial on “ File Merging”. ![]() For these reasons, it is best if you submit your manuscript as one continuous file. There is a fee for file merging and it takes a little extra time as well. For example, if you send each chapter of your manuscript as a separate file, we will need to put the files together before we can begin production on your book. Contact a representative to get the specifications for your chosen book size if you are sending a PDF.įile merging is necessary when we receive a manuscript in more than one file. If you are submitting your manuscript as a print-ready PDF file, there are technical specifications that it must meet before it can be published. Please note that if Trafford performs the data-entry, this service has its own additional timeline and must be completed before your book can enter Cover & Interior Design. We offer data-entry services for an additional fee, but you’re welcome to have your manuscript data-entered wherever you’d like. If you have only a hardcopy of your manuscript, it will need to be data-entered or typed into a computer before we can begin production. If you have another electronic file format, contact a representative and ask about file conversion. Unfortunately, we are not able to work on manuscripts written with Quark or PageMaker. We can accept manuscripts written with Microsoft Word on either a PC or a MAC. Your book will go into production a lot faster if you submit an electronic copy. ![]() An electronic copy is one that has been typed and saved into a computer where it can be saved on a CD or DVD, or sent over the internet. ![]() A hardcopy manuscript is one that is printed on paper. The first thing we need to know about your manuscript is whether it’s a hardcopy or electronic copy. If you’re not familiar with each of these terms, don’t worry, I’ll go through them one at a time. The terms are hardcopy and electronic copy, file merging, page count, and language. Before sending your materials, I’d like to discuss four important terms that affect how you should submit your manuscript. We’re so pleased you’ve chosen us as your publisher and we look forward to receiving your manuscript so that we can begin working on your new book. Submitting Your Manuscript for Publication: What You Need to Know
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