STEP-BY-STEP

Step 1 - Submit your manuscript.
We accept digital manuscripts in almost any word processing program or layout program, ie. Word, Wordperfect, Quark, Indesign. You can either burn a disc and send it along with a hard copy of your manscript or you can upload the digital file to “Submit Your Manuscript”. It will bring you to our uploading centre. Follow the instructions from there.

Step 2  - We will send you a contract to fill out.
We will evaluate your manuscript, and if it is accepted for publication, we will assign it an imprint and complete a sample layout and send it along with a contract for you to review. The contract will provide you with detailed pricing and will outline a variety of options for you to consider.

Step 3 - Send the completed contract back to Essence.
Send the signed contract back to us and we will begin processing your book.

Step 4 - Your book is assigned to a project editor.
Your project editor will work closely with you for the next leg of this journey. We will contact you as soon as your project has been assigned, then help you every step of the way.

Step 5 - We will edit and typeset your book and design your cover.
This process can take a bit of time. You and your project editor will work closely to ensure your book is completed on a professional level. You will receive a hard copy of text and cover proofs for your approval.

Step 6 - Cover and text proofs are returned to us.
This is your chance to make any changes and approve the overall look of your book. Once all corrections and alterations have been entered and approved, you are ready to go to press.

Step 7 - Book and cover are prepared to go to press!
Your book is now prepared to go to press. Our professional pre-press team will complete a last check of your book and prepare all the files to ensure that your book production goes smoothly.

Step 8 - Your book goes into production.We will print, bind and trim your book all on site at Essence Publishing, allowing us complete control over the production process to ensure high quality standards.

Step 9 - We ship you your book!
Your books are completed and ready for shipping. We will contact you to confirm final shipping details. You also have the option to leave some books on consignment for sale on our online bookstore. We suggest scheduling your book launch three or four weeks after your shipping date.