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A CLEARER NEXT STEP

Your publishing checklist.

Follow the process, understand each approval, and find the next action in your workspace.

01

Prepare your manuscript

Create a book project. Write in the studio or upload a DOCX/PDF, then submit it for review.

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02

Review and refine

Read staff feedback, make corrections, and upload a new version. Replacing a file clears its previous approval.

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03

Approve the design

Review your linked interior and cover files. Staff approvals and your final proof acceptance are separate steps.

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04

Confirm the ISBN

Staff upload allocation evidence and assign a valid ISBN to your edition. The identifier appears in your account.

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05

Accept the final proof

Check the current interior, cover and ISBN in the book detail page. A changed file or ISBN requires a new acceptance.

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06

Follow publication and earnings

Track distribution listings, orders, sales statements and payout requests from your workspace.

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