eBook Publish
Publishing your work as an eBook offers flexibility, accessibility, and global reach. With our eBook Publish service, we help transform your manuscript into high-quality digital editions (e.g. EPUB, MOBI, PDF) and distribute them across platforms so that your work reaches readers everywhere.
What eBook Publish Includes
- Our eBook publication service is modular and customizable. Key components often include:
- File conversion & formatting
- Converting your manuscript into eBook formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF) with responsive layout, correct metadata, embedded images, and compatibility across devices (readers, tablets, phones).
- Cover design & visual assets
- Designing an appealing, professional cover, front/back cover layout, and incorporating graphical elements or branding that match quality standards.
- Metadata, identifiers & indexing
- Assigning ISBNs if needed, preparing metadata (title, authors, description, keywords, subject categories), and ensuring discoverability via indexing in catalogs and online stores.
- Distribution & platform support
- Publishing via major eBook retailers and platforms (Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, Google Play) or aggregators, and managing file submissions, DRM settings, and royalty setup.
- Quality assurance & proofing
- Checking for format issues (line breaks, image scaling, table rendering), hyperlink functionality, navigation (table of contents), and reading experience across devices.
- Updates & version support
- Enabling future updates, corrections, or new editions easily, one advantage of eBooks is their flexibility to evolve
- Marketing & launch support
- Creating promotional assets (preview snippets, social media banners, author summaries), coordinating launch campaigns, and assisting with listing optimization.
- Rights & Licensing Management
- Advising on DRM (digital rights management), licensing models (e.g. Creative Commons, proprietary), and permission handling for reuse or translations.
Why Publish as an eBook
- Wider, instant distribution
- eBooks can be distributed globally with minimal overhead, readers can purchase and download instantly.
- Lower production costs
- No printing, warehousing, or physical shipping costs, your investment is primarily in editing, design, and platform setup.
- Updateability & agility
- You can revise content, correct errors, or add new material more easily than with print editions.
- Better accessibility
- eBooks support features like reflowing text, adjustable fonts, read-aloud, and compatibility with assistive technologies
- Higher margins & royalty potential
- Without print & distribution costs, a greater share of royalties can reach the author or publisher.
Workflow: How the eBook Publish Process Works
- Manuscript & asset submission
- You provide the final manuscript, images, tables, and design files (if any), along with preferred cover concepts and metadata.
- Formatting & conversion
- We convert the content into eBook formats (EPUB, MOBI, PDF), embedding images, adjusting layout, and ensuring compatibility with devices.
- Design work
- We design the eBook cover and interior layout (e.g. title page, front matter, navigation).
- Proof & QA
- We test the eBook on multiple devices / readers, check navigation, links, image rendering, formatting errors, and fix issues.
- Metadata & platform setup
- We upload the eBook files to platforms, configure DRM/licensing, set pricing, territories, and launch your title.
- Publishing & distribution
- Without print & distribution costs, a greater share of royalties can reach the author or publisher.
- Post-launch support & updates
- We assist with corrections, new editions, or revisions and ensure updated files are distributed to readers and platforms.
Pricing & Turnaround
- Base pricing is often per 1,000 words or per book (with adjustments for complexity, images, tables).
- Typical turnaround for a standard-length manuscript: 7–20 business days, depending on layout, images, and revision cycles.
- Additional charges may apply for rush delivery, complex layouts, interactive features, or extensive revisions.
Advantages of eBook Publishing
- Global Accessibility & Instant Delivery
- eBooks can be distributed globally with minimal overhead, readers can purchase and download instantly.
- Cost Efficiency
- No printing, warehousing, or physical shipping costs, your investment is primarily in editing, design, and platform setup.
- Update & Version Flexibility
- You can revise content, correct errors, or add new material more easily than with print editions.
- Interactive & Multimedia Enhancements
- eBooks support features like reflowing text, adjustable fonts, read-aloud, and compatibility with assistive technologies
- Device Compatibility & Portability
- One digital file works across multiple devices (tablets, phones, e-readers, laptops), allowing readers to carry entire libraries in one device.
- Better Discoverability & Metadata Integration
- eBooks integrate smoothly with search engines, library catalogs, indexing systems, and digital platforms, improving discoverability.
- Environmentally Friendly & Sustainable
- No paper, no ink, and lower carbon footprint, digital publishing is a greener alternative to print.
- Higher Royalty Margins
- Without physical production costs, authors and publishers can retain a greater share of revenue per sale or download.
- Accessibility & Adaptability
- Readers can adjust font size, contrast, spacing, or use screen readers and other accessibility tools, important for visually impaired, dyslexic, or differently-abled readers.
- Scalable Distribution & Storage
- A single file can be replicated and distributed indefinitely without physical inventory or logistical overhead.
FAQs
What file formats will readers get?
You receive standard eBook formats: EPUB, MOBI (Kindle), and PDF. If needed, we can configure additional formats or interactive features.
Can I update my book later?
Yes. We support versioning and updates. You can release corrected editions or additions, and we’ll assist in distributing updates to platforms.
Do I lose copyright when publishing an eBook?
No. You retain copyright. Publishing with us or on eBook platforms is done under licensing agreements, not surrendering your rights.
Is DRM necessary?
It depends on your goals. We advise on whether to use DRM (protection) or open licenses, based on your distribution and reuse plans.
Can I publish only as an eBook, not print?
Yes. eBook-only publishing is common and often preferred for digital-first releases, especially for specialized or academic texts.