Manuscript template
DOCX with styles pre-set for easy conversion.
Resources
Everything you need to publish well.
Guides, checklists and answers written by our editors and production team.
Publishing Guide
Your first book, step by step.
A practical checklist for first-time authors, from final draft to launch day.
Finish and edit your manuscript
Complete at least one professional edit. Readers forgive a plain cover more readily than a typo on page one.
Prepare your cover and interior
Choose your trim size first — it determines your page count, spine width and print cost.
Write your metadata
Title, subtitle, description, categories and 7 keywords are how readers find you in stores.
Choose formats and pricing
Most authors launch Print + eBook together; our calculator shows your royalty at every price.
Submit, review, publish
Order a proof, approve it, and pick a release date. Then tell your readers.
Author Resources
Templates & tools
Cover templates
Print-wrap templates for every trim size.
Royalty calculator
Try prices and formats before you publish.
ISBN guide
When to use your own ISBN versus ours.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Do I keep the rights to my book?
Yes. You retain 100% of your rights. Our agreement is non-exclusive and you can unpublish at any time from your dashboard.
How long does it take to publish?
Most books are reviewed within 3 business days of submission. eBooks typically go live within 72 hours of approval; print editions appear in retail channels within 1–2 weeks.
What file formats can I upload?
Manuscripts in DOCX, RTF or PDF; covers in JPG, PNG, WebP or PDF; print-ready interiors as PDF; and eBooks as EPUB. If you only have a Word document, our formatting service can prepare the rest.
Do I need my own ISBN?
No. Every plan includes a free Digital Draft ISBN for each format. You can also use your own ISBN if you prefer to be listed as the publisher of record.
How does Print-on-Demand work?
Your book is printed only when someone orders it, then shipped directly to the reader. There is no inventory to buy and no minimum print run.
When and how am I paid?
Royalties are paid monthly, 60 days after the end of the month of sale, by bank transfer or PayPal once your balance reaches $25.00.
From the Blog
Notes on publishing
How to write a book description that sells
Five-part structure used by bestselling blurbs, with before-and-after examples.
Paperback or hardcover? Choosing your print format
Costs, reader expectations and when a hardcover edition is worth it.
EPUB, explained: what makes a great eBook
Accessibility, reflowable layouts and why fixed-layout is rarely the answer.