How your book gets made
Ten steps, one purpose. Nothing happens without your approval, and you can pause after any step.
We are a full service book design company. We collaborate with you on your book and provide whichever services you require — nothing more, nothing less.
If this is your first book, review the information straight through — and read the extra information as well, it answers most of what authors ask us.
Let's talk about it
We’ve produced many books for self-published authors and worked directly with publishers. We are quite happy to pass on what we’ve learned. Visit the contact page and get in touch, we are here to help.
Request your ISBN
The Canada International Standard Book Number is required for all books created by self-publishing authors with a physical presence in Canada.
The current wait is 2 months which gives us lots of time to polish your book to perfection.
We start with your manuscript
Email the Word file as it stands — unformatted is fine, and usually better. Tell us roughly how long the book is, whether it has images, and when you’d like it finished.
You’ll receive a written estimate and a schedule, promptly.
Review the details of preparing your manuscript and any graphics, illustrations or photos by clicking on the buttons below.
Editing and proofreading
We review word by word, sentence by sentence, to ensure your writing is the best version of itself. We ensure any typos or grammatical errors are corrected. And, we ensure the essence of your story is consistent and true to itself.
Book's trim size and design specifications
We settle the physical book: page size, paper, binding, and which printer it is going to. This decides everything downstream, so it comes first.
Review the details of deciding on your book’s physical appearance by clicking on the below button.
Sample pages
There will be choices of typeset spreads to approve — font choices, margins depths, chapter titles, running heads. Changes are easy here and costly later.
Interior design and production
The whole of the manuscript is set and images placed within the book design chosen in previous steps. You’ll receive a PDF proof to mark up and we work together on any adjustments or corrections. For more details follow the button below.
Book cover design
Front, spine and back material is developed. There will be choices of typeset and colour to approve. One piece, designed for your book and sized to the printer’s template. ISBN barcode included.
Printing and e-book options
Press-ready PDFs prepared to your printer’s requirements, uploaded and checked.
E-book files prepared for Kindle and other e-book readers.
Distribution and marketing
We can setup with the distributors you want to sell through and provide marketing ideas tailored to your book.
Let’s have a conversation about your publishing goals.
Some accumulated wisdom…
Typical cost
$300 – $1,300
Typical time
2-5 Weeks
You work with
Jim Bisakowski and
Mary Ruth Snyder
Estimates are fixed before we start, and nothing is charged until you approve the sample pages.
Still on step zero?
Send us what you have. We’ll explain best path forward.