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THE INSTAR PUBLISHING PROCESS: |
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THE INSTAR PUBLISHING PROCESS: |
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The first
meeting is between the author and Instar Publishing Inc.,
with no fee or hourly charge for this first consultation. Set fees follow later. |
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1. Perusal of page proofs
is usually in Word software, for authorization of
the publisher's imprint. 2. Editing is often done in Word, using numerous page proofs and options within the manuscript, or rewrites in lieu of editing - or proofreading in lieu of editing. Word software is then replaced. 3. Added data, images or graphics are inserted along with custom illustrations if needed. |
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4. The book size, material
and price is established. 5. PDF format is created with InDesign software. |
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Font and final layout is determined. 7. Cover design and artwork is created using numerous choices of page proofs. |
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8. A sample final print copy is reviewed and changed as necessary. 9. A quote is obtained from the printer for various print runs. |
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10.
The
printer is chosen. 11. At least one book distribution process is chosen with a projected date of availability. 12. The registration process begins: (a) Canadian Intellectual Property Copyright registration (b) Canadian ISBN Agency registration (c) EAN bar code graphic created and inserted on back cover (d) Cataloguing in Publication Program, Library and Archives Canada |
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A CD with the final PDF file is sent to printer (with a retainer paid to the printer). |
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14. One copy of the final title is sent back and reviewed
for any changes. |
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15. The printing and bookbinding of the title is
completed with delivery to the author’s address. |
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Legal depositing of copies of the publication to Library and Archives Canada
is finalized. |
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17. Options are considered: These may be again changed at a later date. |
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(a) Legal depositing and
registration for the American Library of Congress (b) eBook distribution, online retail disbursement, wholesale distributors, and target marketing |
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