How To Publish A Book
48hrbooks.com gives you the resources to create your own masterpiece. Our step-by-step process will show authors how to publish a book, by leading them through the self-publishing process.
Not only do we make it simple to learn how to publish a book, we provide an easy process to get your books printed fast and professionally.
For a visual tour of how to place an order,
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Or just follow these instructions:
STEP 1 ... Entering your order
Find your cost by using our simple “Cost Calculator” on our homepage. If you like the price, and I’m sure you will, hit the “Get Started” button on the left, and fill out a spec sheet. If you have questions about certain parts of the spec sheet, just take your mouse and hover over the "?" for a quick explanation. To check your order any time, simply log into your account with your email address and a password.Note: "Pages” asks for number of PAGES, not SHEETS. If you have 60 SHEETS printed 2-sided, that's 120 PAGES,
so make sure you enter "120".
Note: “Number of Color Pages” is for INSIDE pages, don’t count the cover as a color page.
Note: Only check “Cover Design” if you want 48HrBooks to design a cover for you for $100.
STEP 2 ... Uploading your files
Your order information will be displayed. Hit the “Add Files” button, then hit the “Browse” button, find the file you want to send us, give it a simple description (like “inside pages” or “back cover art”). Hit the “+” button if you want to add more files. Hit “Upload” when you’re finished. Depending on the size of your files, the upload process may take some time. There should be a status bar at the bottom of your web browser that indicates approximately how much is done.STEP 3 ... Approving your Proof
We will send you an email notification when you have a PDF softproof to look at, with a link to our website. Log in and you’ll see your order(s). Download the file(s) marked with a YELLOW box. These are your proofs. Look them over carefully. When you’re ready, either give an OK or REJECT the proofs. If you reject it, we make the necessary corrections and send you a new proof.STEP 4 ... We print your books
We’ll print and ship your books within 2 business days after your approval.
Any Extra Charges?
Only if you choose any of the following options:Cover Design (either $100 or $500)
ISBN and barcode ($125)
Printed Proof ($40)
Re-formatting your files ($75 minimum)
Convert files to PDF ($50)
Extra Computer Time ($50 per hour)
Sending revised files($50 each new set of files)
Cancelled orders($100 + any other options chosen)
Cover Design (either $100 or $500): If you have a cover already, there's no charge. To use our "Create-a-Cover" feature, add $100 (a real steal!). For the author with very specific needs, we offer a fully customized cover created by an experienced graphic designer for $500. All of these charges are one-time charges. There's no additional charge on re-orders, if you use the same cover design.
ISBN and barcode ($125): We can provide you with your own ISBN and barcode for $125 and YOU will be the publisher. This takes about a week, though, so you'll need to figure that in to your deadline.
Printed Proof ($40): We send a PDF proof for you to look at for FREE, but if you want a PRINTED PROOF sent to you via UPS Next Day Air (for $40), say 'Yes" to Printed Proof. You'll still get the PDF proof, but after you OK that, we'll print, bind and ship a printed proof to you.
Re-formatting your files ($75 minimum): If your files are set up for 8.5 x 11, but you want your book to be a different size and have no idea how to re-format it, we can re-format your files for you. Of course, you could call or email us and we can send you simple instructions for re-formatting.
Converting files to PDF ($50): You can convert your files to PDF by downloading a FREE converter at www.pdf995.com, or send us your Word files and we'll convert them for you.
Sending us revised files ($50): Please proofread your files carefully before submitting them. We do a lot of work on your files before sending you the PDF proof or the printed proof. If you need to submit new files, there is a $50 charge to cover the work we've already done on your original files.
Cancelled orders ($100 + any other options chosen): As soon as you place your order, it's put into our production schedule. We put a lot of work into your files and reserve press time for printing your book. If you cancel your order, we'll be happy to return any deposits or credit card authorizations, minus $100 and any other options chosen that we have performed.
Special orders (cream paper, plastic coil binding, case binding, special tabs): There are a few specialized items that are not included in our price calculator. Please call or email us for exact pricing.
These are PERFECT BOUND BOOKS (paperback books), with inside pages printed in black ink on 60# bright white offset, full-color covers printed on a heavy 10 pt. C1S, then UV Coated with a high-gloss protective coating. They look incredible! If your book has full-color inside pages, include that in the calculator below. If your book is an odd size, choose the next larger size, and indicate the actual finished size under "Comments" when you order. We offer three pricing levels: Standard ships in 2 business days, Rush ships in 1 business day, and Super Rush ships same day. (Note: Rush and Super Rush are available on a limited basis. Please call to confirm availability.)