Once your manuscript is ready for the marketplace, there are many issues to consider. Without understanding the life cycle of manuscript-to-marketplace, important steps are missed that could hurt book sales.

MediaNeighbours helps you understand and choose what you need--and don't need:

• book dimensions (trim size, spine width, etc.) and formats (paperback, hard cover, ebook, etc.)
• execution of cover and interior design
• typeface selection
• ISBNs, LCCNs, PCIP data, permissions, disclaimers, etc.
• the printing process (POD or offset), paper quality, and binding options
• image control and file management
• and more

If you are self-publishing, you also may need our help with:

• Metadata management (keywords, categories, BISAC and Thema codes, etc.)
• MyIdentifiers.com management
• Uploads to KDP and IngramSpark
• Front- and back-matter advice 
• Bar codes and QR codes
• Conversion to ebook formats
• Book pricing strategies
• Assistance with traditional offset printing
• and more

We will help you choose carefully and comprehensively. References are available upon request. Mary is a member of Editorial Freelancers Association, and our project management rates are competitive with the EFA rates table, updated regularly at: https://www.the-efa.org/rates/.