Once your book is print-ready, having undergone exhaustive editing, formatting, and completion of all artwork and cover design, and with an ISBN assigned as its unique identifier, it enters our “distribution” phase. During this phase, several key steps happen to ensure your book reaches its audience efficiently.
First, the print-ready electronic file (distinct from an ePub file, which we’ll discuss later) is uploaded to our printing press’s server. The printing process begins, producing an initial batch of your hard-copy/physical book. The initial set of copies will be shipped directly to your provided address. You will be the first to be able to hold and enjoy the result of your labor of love. With your book’s file securely stored, we can fulfill orders of any quantity almost instantly once you approve the initial copies you receive.
Our membership with the Ingram Content Group, a major distributor used by most brick-and-mortar and online book retailers, ensures that your book can be ordered from virtually any retail bookstore. This means a customer can walk into their local bookstore and order a copy of your book immediately. They will have the option of having the book shipped to the store or delivered directly to them in the comfort of their own home.
Beyond retail bookstores, Page Publishing makes hard copies of your book available through Amazon and other online retailers via the Ingram Content Group. We also offer your book for sale through various digital download platforms, including Amazon (for Kindle and Fire), Barnes & Noble (for Nook), the Apple iTunes Store (for iPad and iPhone), and Google Play (for Android and Google devices). As authorized distributors, we handle uploading the appropriate digital versions of your book to each platform and employ Digital Rights Management (DRM) software to prevent unauthorized copying and sharing of your work.
Lastly, we manage the collection of all revenue from these sales platforms, ensuring the entire process is seamless and straightforward for you. From start to finish, Page Publishing will ensure the availability of your title across an ever-growing list of popular retailers.