OUR PROCESS

The first step is just to reach out. Contact us at bookministry.org@gmail.com any time for a no-obligation discussion as to what you have and where you want to go with it.

Then…

1. You email us your manuscript in Word, pdf or rtf format.

2. Indicate which service you are interested in:
– A manuscript critique
– Copy edit
– Proofreading
– Manuscript formatting
– eBook conversion
– Listing and selling
– Print

Additional services
– Cover design

Services included at no cost:
– Metadata including book description to help with marketing
– ISBN

3. We will quote you.
Our fee is personalized to your needs and budget. So, what you spend is up to you.

We will quote according to the service you select, and according to the complexity of the manuscript and word count. Complexity includes the use of footnotes, endnotes, figures, pictures, drawings, diagrams, etc.

Our basic fee structure for formatting is as follows:
For simple eBooks under 10 000 word: $149*
For eBooks from 10 000 – 20 000 words – $249*
For eBooks over 20 000 words – we’ll prepare a quote for you

4. Once we have agreed on the services you require and the rate for those services, we will discuss expectations and recommendations.

5. Note: as there are many formatting requirement, we will let you know what it will take to complete the process of getting your manuscript published. Text boxes will need to be converted to jpg’s, and all pictures, drawings, diagrams, etc. will also need to be in jpg format. This we can do on our end.

6. Editing begins.
We will be in constant contact throughout the process.

Once complete, the revised manuscript will be returned to you for feedback and/or review.

7. ISBN’s
At the time of publishing your manuscript, we will apply for ISBN’s both for print and digital format.

8. We will complete the Metadata and descriptions.

9. Cover design
We will then work with you to finalize your cover.
All you need do is forward what you have along with your suggestions. We will work together with you and a designer to fine-tune an illustrative representation of the theme and concept of your book.

10. E-book conversion.
Once approved, the manuscript will then be converted to e-book format.

Payments are processed through our PayPal link at www.bookministry.org

Upon sign off, it will be published on Amazon Kindle. Other outlets are available utilizing their specific requirements, so we will work together to determine the best platforms for your book to appear.

We understand your pre-publication nerves and guarantee you 360-degree support throughout. We provide specialist support every step of the publication process. You are free to contact us at any time. We will answer all your questions, and help you create the book of your dreams, in your budget, to your purpose.