Pine Orchard - Checklist for Publishing Your Book

Checklist Example

This checklist is for review-only to get an idea of the typical details needed for publishing a book.

Inside the Book

Is your manuscript finished?
		Yes.
		Not yet, but I can estimate the final length.
		No. I need help.

What is the approximate length of your written manuscript?

Word Count:

Not sure

How is your manuscript prepared?
		Handwritten.
		Typewritten.
		Computer files in MS-Word or or other wordprocessing.
		Computer files with other software.
		Which program?

Editorial Corrections
		None.
		Basic (editorial corrections only).
		Comprehensive (constructive feedback with editorial comments & corrections).

Design & Layout of Text
	(pages inside the book)
		No help needed.
		Refine my existing layout.
		Create a custom layout.

What best describes the general content of your manuscript?
	Reader Age
	Subject

Which items will be included in your book?
	(Mark all that apply.)
		Dedication.
		Acknowledgements.
		Introduction, Preface, and/or Foreword.
		Table of Contents.
		Images throughout.
		Outlines.
		Glossary.
		Bibliography.
		Appendix.
		Index.
		Not sure about these options.

Graphics

How many graphics?
	Indicate how many items in each category will appear in your project. Give an approximate number if you don’t know exactly.
		Photos
		Illustrations
		Charts
		Maps
		Tables

Do any items require touch-up or modifications?
		No.
		Not sure. (please explain)
		Yes. (please explain)

How are your graphics prepared?
		None.
		Digital files.
		Already embedded in my manuscript.
		Need scanned.
		Not sure.

Book Cover

Cover Design & Layout
		No help. I will provide complete trouble-free electronic files.
		Limited-Help. Just improve on my existing design.
		Fully customized cover design.

Back Cover Writing
		None.
		No, I am writing it.
		Yes, improve what I already have written.
		Yes, write the back cover for me.

Barcode
		None.
		Yes, print barcode on back cover.
		Not sure.

General Options

Page Size (width x height)
		5.5" x 8.5"
		6" x 9"
		8.5" x 11"
		Other:
		Not Sure

What is the approximate page count of the finished book?

Page Count:

Not sure

(Page size, photos, formatting, and other items can affect page count. For this reason, finished page count is often different than manuscript page count.)

Book Identity with ISBN
		None.
		I will provide my own.
		Buy one ISBN.
		Buy publisher's block of 10 ISBNs.
		Let me choose later.

Copyright Registration
		None.
		I will provide my own.
		Yes, I need copyright registration.

Printing

Book Printing
		None.
		I am handling the printing myself.
		Yes, I need a price for printing.

Pages
	Paper:
	Ink:

Paperback Books
	Quantity:
	Cover:

Hardback Books

Quantity:

Case Cover:

Case Foil:

Endsheet:

Endsheet Printing:

Dust Jacket:

Need help on hardback options.

Freight Destination
		All books ship to my specified address.
		All books kept at Pine Orchard warehouse.
		Combination. I want some books shipped to me and some books kept at the warehouse.
		Let me choose later.

Comments

Enter any other comments or requirements.