Publication Steps
- Clarifying your idea
- Preparing an outline
- Writing your book
- Editing your work--at least four edits are recommended
- Designing the page layout
- Creating the table of contents
- Creating an index (if applicable)
- Proofreading
- Securing a copyright, ISBN number and bar code
- Designing the book jacket (front and back)
- Writing back cover copy
- Providing a picture for the back cover (optional)--we recommend working with a local professional photogragher
- Preparing the book jacket and internal files for
on-demand-printing - Preparing the book jacket and internal files for ebook distribution
- Making your book available at amazon.com and amazon's kindle store
- Making your book available to Baker and Taylor for possible distribution through Barnes & Noble
- Marketing your book through press releases, author interviews and your website
The Publishing Process
Having a great idea for a book won't get it published. A lot of hard work goes into every one the books you see on amazon, kindle and at your local book stores.
The list on the left shows that writing your book is only one out of seventeen steps that need to be completed before your book can start selling, and you can start collecting your royalty payments.
Green Frog gives you the freedom to put your energies into the most important third step (writing your book!) by allowing you to customize the support you need to successfully publish your book and get it selling at amazon com.*
Wherever you are in your creative process, Green Frog offers the support you need to publish and market your book. I offer flexible plans that allow you to decide how much, or how little, support you need. You'll find pricing information on our Green Frog Services page.
*Your book can also be made available to Barnes & Noble through their distributor Baker and Taylor.
Royalties Payments
Your book may be eligible for Green Frog's 60% Royalties Plan. To qualify for royalty payments, submit your idea by visiting Submitting Your Idea page.
For printed books, you will receive a Royalties Report and payment four times a year (every three months) after the date of publication.
A Royalties Report and payments for ebooks will arrive twice a year (every six months) after publication.
