Planning & publishing
A self-publishing checklist, from manuscript to handover
Decide what your book needs, keep control of your accounts, and know what should be handed over before publication.
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Clearer decisions.
A better-prepared book.
Practical guides to planning, editing and book production. Start with the question in front of you, then use the checklists to decide your next step.
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Editorial decisions
Editing or proofreading: what does your manuscript need?
Match the editorial work to your manuscript's stage, and agree on what your editor will actually deliver.
Design & production
A book cover and formatting checklist before release
Connect the cover brief, print specification, ebook navigation and final proof so the finished files work together.
Useful before
you commission anything.
Publishing Core is an independent publishing services business. These guides explain practical decisions; they do not require you to buy a service. You can prepare your own book or agree on support for specific tasks.
When you do choose support, confirm the work, fees, file handover and author approvals in writing. Your publishing accounts and platform payments should stay under your control.
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