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After you have placed an order with a half-down deposit, upload your files here. Make sure your files meet the required file requirements BEFORE uploading.
For design orders, please review our What To Send For Design Checklist.
If you are making changes to a proof, make sure you submit a PDF Proof Decision Form BEFORE uploading the files.
If you hired us to design your book (did not supply PDF Files), You MUST complete the Design Proof Decision Form. After completing, download the Design Change Form below to record all the changes and email it to the designer. If you received a printed proof, you may mail your marked printed proof instead.
Formatting your document as a PDF locks your layout into place, ensuring that your content is printed as exactly as you want it to. We do not accept MS Word documents or other native files in lieu of PDFs. For help converting your document, see our guide on how to make a PDF.
Print-ready cover and interior files must be submitted as:
Include all of your book's interior content in a single document file. DOC is the default format of Microsoft Word. Most text editors, including Pages and Google Docs, also allow you to "Save As" documents as DOC files.
Manuscripts should be saved as:
We recommend saving images at 300 Dots Per Inch (DPI) for optimal quality. Please provide original scans of your photographs. You may also purchase high-quality files from a stock photo company, such as Shutterstock or Dreamstime.
Images should be saved as:
Logos and other vector graphics should be saved as:
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