Author Publishing Services New!

Author Publishing Services are designed to help authors create a publisher or printer-ready manuscript by providing formatting for print or e-books, PDF Creation, and Basic Cover Layout, in addition to our range of editorial services. If you are publishing your book using print-on-demand services, we will customize your manuscript to meet the specific guidelines of your chosen publisher.

We offer the following customizable services:

Manuscript Formatting for Download and Print

We will accept the following manuscript file types for both download and print formatting: Microsoft Word, Corel WordPerfect, OpenOffice.org, Plain Text, HTML, and Rich Text Format.

Manuscripts will be formatted to match printer specified guidelines (typically 5x8 or 6x9), with page numbers, standardized fonts, full justification, chapter headings, table of contents, and running heads. We will also work with graphics, tables, figures, and bulleted and numbered lists, as well as other special needs. For additional information regarding formatting services and rates, please select Manuscript Formatting.

PDF Creation for Download and Print

Once your manuscript has been formatted with the correct settings, we will create an Adobe Acrobat PDF file. With a PDF, you can upload or sell your work in a cross-platform format, which means that your work can be purchased and viewed by most major operating systems. Having a PDF can save you time in the upload process. (PDFs can also be customized to fit special needs, such as web addresses converted to hyperlinks, active link table of contents, or a sidebar index linking to chapter headings or specific sections.) For additional information regarding PDFs and rates, please select PDF Creation.

Basic Cover Layout

If you have images to use for your cover but do not have the necessary software or design experience to create your cover from scratch, we will take your existing images or design ideas and create a printer-ready cover. Please select Graphics for additional information.

Basic Setup and Upload Services (For Lulu.com Authors)

Lulu.com is an online marketplace for digital content. This unique, online community allows authors, musicians, and artists the ability to publish their work at no charge. Authors control the process and retain all rights. Lulu.com also allows members to collaborate with others.

If you are unfamiliar with Lulu.com you can visit our publisher's index page for a general overview or visit www.lulu.com.

Lulu.com authors obtaining basic setup and upload services may choose to have their work set up and uploaded by integrative ink for sale on the Lulu.com website.

Basic Setup and Upload Rate: $75.00

Setup Process - Publication Information: Initial setup of the draft, including the author's name, book title, book description, category listing and sub-listing, copyright information, distribution format, binding type (perfect-bound or spiral binding), and pricing (author supplies publishing details).

File Upload: Printer-ready PDF, Preview PDF, Front Cover, Back Cover.

Cover Setup: This includes placing the book title and author name on the spine and reviewing image layout for printer specifications.

Publication: Once setup is complete, the draft will be published and made available for sale.

Please be sure to review the Expanded Service Agreement and Guidelines prior to submitting work for this option. Contact us for additional information and requirements.

For additional information regarding Lulu.com, please visit the Lulu website at www.lulu.com. For specific questions regarding integrative ink services, please e-mail info@integrativeink.com or call 941-366-0111 Monday-Friday, 10AM - 6PM EST.

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